Mazda CX-5 vs Volkswagen T-Roc
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| MazdaCX-5 | VolkswagenT-Roc | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | August 2026 | January 2026 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid | Mild hybrid |
| Power | 138 bhp | 114–148 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 10.5 s | 8.9–10.6 s (better) |
| Top speed | 116 mph | 122–132 mph (better) |
| 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 four-cylinder eTSI turbocharged petrol with 48V mild hybrid, 116 PS (85 kW) or 150 PS (110 kW); bhp converted from Volkswagen's PS figures |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 220 Nm (116 PS), 250 Nm (150 PS) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed DSG 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 |
| Range and charging | ||
| Economy (WLTP) | 40.4 mpg | 50.4–50.7 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: 50.0–50.7 mpg (116 PS), 49.7–50.4 mpg (150 PS); depends on trim |
| CO2 emissions | 157 g/km (WLTP combined) | 127–130 g/km (WLTP combined) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 583 litres (better) | 475 litres |
| Length | 4,690 mm | 4,372 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,828 mm |
| Weight | – | From 1,457 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 | 475 litres with the rear seats up |
| Towing | 2,000 kg braked (12% gradient), 750 kg unbraked | Up to 1,300 kg braked (116 PS), 1,500 kg (150 PS) |
| 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 | 4,372 mm long, 1,828 mm wide (excluding mirrors), 1,573 mm high; 2,629 mm wheelbase; weight is Volkswagen's unladen figure with driver, 1,457 kg (116 PS) or 1,465 kg (150 PS) |
| 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 | 12.9-inch touchscreen as standard; 10-inch Digital Cockpit Pro from Style; wireless phone charging; head-up display optional |
| 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 | LED headlights standard; IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights, Travel Assist with automatic lane changes, Park Assist Pro with memory and smartphone control, and exit warning optional |
| Safety rating | Euro NCAP 5 stars (as stated by Mazda UK) | Euro NCAP 5 stars (2025) |
| Warranty | – | 3 years or 60,000 miles |
