Ford Escape vs. Mazda CX-5

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At a Glance: Escape vs. CX-5

When looking for a new compact SUV, you'll want to make sure the model you get balances the space you need with practical performance for your daily commutes around Plainfield, Indianapolis, or Brownsburg. Plus, you'll want to get a vehicle that has all the modern features you need.

Is that combination found in either the 2023 Ford Escape or the 2023 Mazda CX-5? To help you find out, our Andy Mohr Ford team gives you a closer look below at the specs and features in the Ford Escape vs. Mazda CX-5.

MAXIMUM CARGO CAPACITY

65.4 | 59.3

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HYBRID ENGINE

Available | N/A

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AMAZON ALEXA

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See the Difference for Yourself

Select a category below to learn more about how the Ford Escape compares to the Mazda CX-5.

INTERIOR

When looking at a new SUV, having one with plenty of space for both passengers and cargo is essential. After all, models like the Escape and the CX-5 are highly versatile, which means they can fit into any scenario.

Need Space?

Let's start by looking at how much room these two models offer within their two rows of seating.

Dimension	Ford Escape	Mazda CX-5
Headroom (front/rear)	40/39.3 inches	39.7/39 inches
Legroom (front/rear)	42.4/40.7 inches	41/39.6 inches
Shoulder Room (front/rear)	57.6/56 inches	57.1/54.8 inches

Taking a closer look, the Escape offers more room to stretch out across the board. What does this mean for you? It means you can welcome both your tall and small passengers on board, and everyone will feel comfortable.

Gear Up!

On top of spacious seating appointments, the Ford Escape also has generous cargo space available! It has up to 37.5 cubic feet of cargo volume behind second row. This expands to a maximum of 65.4 cubic feet when you fold down the rear seats.

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 offers some versatility, too, when packing up items in your vehicle, but it only has up to 30.8 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the back row and 59.3 cubic feet when you fold down the rear seats.

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PERFORMANCE

You deserve to have your automotive performance needs met. Maybe you want to feel adrenaline pumping through your veins as you hit the gas pedal. Maybe you want to enjoy stop-free miles on the highway. Thanks to multiple powertrains in the Ford, you can have it all.

Smooth Sailing

The Ford Escape has four engines in total: two gas-powered and two hybrid engines. On the other hand, the Mazda CX-5 has two engines available, both of which are gas-powered.

When comparing their base engines, you’ll find that both generate over 180 horsepower! However, the Escape offers 199 lb-ft of torque compared to the CX-5's 186 lb-ft of torque offering. More torque on board means you may feel more oomph as you set sail.

Effortlessly Efficient

On top of having more engines in total, only the Escape has a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid model! Just because these models are fuel efficient doesn’t mean they can’t energize your commutes. The Ford’s 2.5L hybrid engine outputs 192 total system horsepower while the 2.5L plug-in hybrid engine generates up to 210 total system horsepower.

Without a comparable hybrid engine, the Mazda can’t keep up in terms of efficiency.

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TECHNOLOGY

In both vehicles, there’s also plenty of tech. Some features keep you connected and entertained during your ride while others provide added safety measures. The end result? A confident and comfortable ride that leaves you with a smile.

Hey Alexa!

Only the 2023 Escape offers the added convenience of having Amazon Alexa join for the ride! With available Alexa Built-In, you can use the skills of Alexa as you drive to get traffic updates, order anything you need from Amazon Prime, and find out the appointments you have for the day.

The Mazda CX-5 goes without a comparable in-cabin artificial intelligence.

Park Like a Professional

The Ford Escape also offers available Active Park Assist 2.0. This allows the Escape to park itself in any open parallel or perpendicular space. All you'll have to do is press the button! The Mazda CX-5 doesn't offer this sort of parking assistance, so you'll be on your own when navigating into parking spots.

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Ready to Choose?

While there's plenty to enjoy in the 2023 Mazda CX-5 with the space it provides, the performance it offers, and the technology it features, the 2023 Ford Escape is the better choice for your travels around Plainfield, Indianapolis, and Brownsburg.

Come get a closer look at and learn more about the 2023 Escape by visiting us at Andy Mohr Ford! Contact us now to schedule a test drive in the Ford Escape.

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