2019 Mazda CX-5 vs 2019 Chevy Equinox
With class-above luxury and athletic performance as trademark design elements, the 2019 Mazda CX-5 is a world-class entry in the compact crossover segment that promises to upgrade your day-to-day drive. Learn more about what sets the Mazda CX-5 apart from many premier competitors in the segment and compact crossover counterparts with this 2019 Mazda CX-5 vs 2019 Chevy Equinox comparison.
The world-class 2019 Mazda CX-5 is available in five trim levels that can be tailored to fit your lifestyle and budget – Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve and Signature. Perfect for families on the go, the Mazda CX-5 makes room for five passengers with 30.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats that converts to 59.6 cubic feet of cargo space with the 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats laid flat. With just 29.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, the Chevy Equinox falls short of the Mazda CX-5 at Gwatney Mazda of Germantown.
2019 Mazda CX-5 | VS | 2019 Chevy Equinox |
$24,350 | Base MSRP | $24,795 |
187-Horsepower 2.5-Liter SKYACTIV®-G 4-Cylinder | Base Engine | 170-Horsepower 1.5-Liter Turbocharged 4-Cylinder |
30.9 - 59.6 Cubic Feet | Cargo Space | 29.9 - 63.5 Cubic Feet |
7-Inch MAZDA CONNECT™ Touchscreen | Infotainment System | 7-Inch Chevy MyLink Touchscreen |
Explore the Differences Between the Mazda CX-5 and Chevy Equinox
When car buyers are confronted with a choice between two vehicles, they always want to know – what are the differences? What is the best fit for me? Armed with this 2019 Mazda CX-5 vs 2019 Chevy Equinox comparison, you will learn what makes the Mazda CX-5 the perfect fit for you and your family.
With a price point that starts at just $24,350 and an extensive list of features, the entry-level Mazda CX-5 Sport delivers incredible value at every turn. The Mazda CX-5 Sport spec sheet will include 17-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry and push-button start, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Smart City Brake Support and a 7-inch MAZDA CONNECT™ touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth that is standard across the board. Upgrades to the Mazda CX-5 spec sheet will include i-ACTIVSENSE® safety systems, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Caturra Brown Nappa leather upholstery, a Head-Up Display, genuine wood trim and much more.
To deliver trademark Mazda-brand performance, entry-level Mazda CX-5 models employ a 187-horsepower 2.5-liter SKYACTIV®-G four-cylinder engine under the hood. Paired with a six-speed SKYACTIV®-Drive automatic transmission, front-wheel drive variants will earn 25 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. Equipped with Mazda i-ACTIV AWD®, Mazda CX-5 entries will earn 24 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. The Chevy Equinox counters with a standard 170-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that will earn 26 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway.
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve and Signature trim levels take performance to the next level with a 250-horsepower 2.5-liter SKYACTIV®-G turbocharged four-cylinder paired with the SKYACTIV®-Drive automatic transmission. With this combination under the hood and standard Mazda i-ACTIV AWD®, the turbocharged Mazda CX-5 will make 22 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. Chevy Equinox editions upgrade performance with a 252-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a 137-horsepower 1.6-liter turbodiesel.
Visit Gwatney Mazda of Germantown today to schedule a test drive in the 2019 Mazda CX-5!



