Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota Yaris Cross
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| MazdaCX-5 | ToyotaYaris Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | August 2026 | August 2026 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid | Hybrid |
| Power | 138 bhp (better) | 129 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 10.5 s (better) | 10.7–11.3 s |
| Top speed | 116 mph (better) | 109 mph |
| Engine or motors | 2.5-litre e-Skyactiv G four-cylinder petrol with 24V Mazda M Hybrid mild hybrid and cylinder deactivation, 141 PS (103 kW); bhp converted from kW | 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol (90 bhp) with 62 kW electric motor; total system output 129 bhp (130 DIN hp, 96 kW); AWD-i adds a 3.9 kW rear motor; lithium-ion hybrid battery |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 120 Nm engine; front electric motor 185 Nm; rear motor 52 Nm (AWD-i) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic | e-CVT automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive on Exclusive-Line and Homura (Mazda UK press release; Mazda's UK site doesn't yet list figures for it) | Front-wheel drive, or AWD-i all-wheel drive (Excel) |
| Range and charging | ||
| Economy (WLTP) | 40.4 mpg | 55.3–64.1 mpg (better) |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined 40.4 mpg (7.0 l/100 km); low 39.2, medium 47.9, high 42.2, extra high 30.7 mpg | WLTP combined: 64.1 mpg (Icon, Design), 58.8 mpg (Excel FWD, GR Sport), 55.3 mpg (Excel AWD-i) |
| CO2 emissions | 157 g/km (WLTP combined) | 100–116 g/km (WLTP combined) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 583 litres (better) | 350 litres |
| Length | 4,690 mm | 4,172 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Weight | – | From 1,230 kg |
| Boot | 583 litres with the rear seats up (including underfloor storage, to the belt line); 2,019 litres with them folded; 40:20:40 split rear seat | 350 litres to the tonneau cover, 460 litres to the roof; 1,097 litres with the rear seats folded (VDA) |
| Towing | 2,000 kg braked (12% gradient), 750 kg unbraked | 750 kg braked, 550 kg unbraked |
| Size | 4,690 mm long, 1,860 mm wide (without mirrors), 1,690 mm high; 2,815 mm wheelbase; 12.0 m turning circle (wall to wall); 205 mm ground clearance; Mazda doesn't list a kerb weight on its UK site | 4,172 mm long, 1,765 mm wide, 1,595 mm high; 2,560 mm wheelbase; 5.3 m turning radius (tyre); kerb weight 1,230–1,260 kg (FWD), 1,320–1,355 kg (AWD-i) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 12.9-inch touchscreen (15.6-inch on Homura) with Google built-in, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB, 8 speakers (12-speaker Bose on Exclusive-Line and Homura); 10.25-inch driver display | Nine-inch touchscreen, or 10.5-inch Toyota Smart Connect+ (Excel, GR Sport); seven-inch or 12.3-inch digital driver's display |
| Driver assistance | Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Emergency Lane-Keeping, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Front Cross Traffic Alert, Smart Brake Support front and rear, Driver Attention Alert, front and rear parking sensors and reversing camera on every grade | Toyota Safety Sense standard |
| Warranty | – | 3 years or 60,000 miles |
| Safety rating | Euro NCAP 5 stars (as stated by Mazda UK) | – |
