2025 MG HS Essence vs Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport FWD comparison: Spec battle
MG is aiming high with its fresh model lineup, and the new HS SUV heads the charge. Here's how it compares to the venerable Mazda CX-5.
MG HS vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison
MG HS
Mazda CX-5
Deal Available!
2025 MG
HS
vs
2025 Mazda
CX-5
Select Variants...
How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 MG HS Vibe reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the MG HS VIBE
Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
37L - 55L
26 to 523 km
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$29,990 - $53,990
$36,740 - $56,445
Save with CarExpert
CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Agreeable drive experience
- Terrific packaging and interior space
- Low starting price and long warranty
Misses
- Safety tech can be frustrating
- No wireless smartphone mirroring
- Some controls could be better
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Gutsy turbo engine
- Plush interior
- Cheaper than key rivals
Misses
- Very thirsty
- Steep servicing costs
- Gearbox a bit lacklustre
Colours Available
- Cashmere Silver Metallic
- Lunar Grey Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Black Pearl Metallic
- Pearl White Metallic
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
Comparison
Reviews
2025 MG HS Vibe review
The base model in the new-generation MG HS line-up is one of the best family SUVs for those shopping on budget.
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/clbzv84s300008a46ceyg40l2.jpg)
Matt Campbell
Very Good
2025 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera review
The turbocharged engine in the CX-5 Akera brings a bit more life to Mazda's popular mid-size SUV, but it probably isn't the best choice.
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/cm3z4gw7l00026i2o7whh0al5.jpg)
Max Davies
People Typically Compare to
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 220kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 370Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4400 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 91.2 - 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
