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Volkswagen Tiguan vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison
Volkswagen Tiguan
Mazda CX-5
2025 Volkswagen
Tiguan
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2025 Mazda
CX-5
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 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 Volkswagen Tiguan ALLSPACE 132TSI LIFE
Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
55L - 60L
418 to 534 km
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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warranty
5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$43,990 - $70,490
$36,740 - $55,150
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, practical interior
- Polished, punchy turbo'd engine
- Price cuts improve value
Misses
- Functional interior lacks flair
- Third row remains occasional use only
- Starting to look old alongside rivals
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
The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Night Shade Blue Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option.
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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
Very Good
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace review
The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is approaching the end of its life, but it's still a solid and practical family SUV.
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Scott Collie
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.
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Max Davies
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 235kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3900 - 6500 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 420Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 80 - 92.8 | 91.2 - 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
