Mazda CX-5 vs Tesla Model Y

Name: Tesla Model Y
Brand: Tesla
Rating: 4.7 (2240 reviews)

Mazda CX-5 $38,990

Tesla Model Y $47,990 – $48,990

AI Comparison Summary

Comparing Mazda CX-5 vs Tesla Model Y. Mazda CX-5 offers the strongest value on price. Mazda CX-5 leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner Mazda CX-5

Best Value Mazda CX-5

Top Rated Mazda CX-5

Fuel Economy Tesla Model Y

Performance Tesla Model Y

Winner

8.7/10

4.7/10

$38,990

Rating: 8.7/10

$47,990 – $48,990

Rating: 4.7/10

Specification	Mazda CX-5	Tesla Model Y

Brand	Mazda	Tesla
Model	CX-5	Model Y
Year	2026	2026
Type	Suv	Ev
Body Style	5-door compact crossover suv	Compact Crossover SUV

Current Price	$38,990	$47,990 – $48,990
MSRP	$38,990	$48,990
Dealer Price	$37,800	$47,990

Engine	SkyActiv-G 2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with i-Stop	Dual Motor AWD
Horsepower	187	384 hp (est.)
Torque	186 lb-ft	Instant electric torque
0–60 mph	7.9s 0-60 mph estimate	4.6 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	130 mph	135 mph

Fuel Type	Regular Unleaded	Electric
Mileage / MPG	—	117 MPGe combined (EPA est.)
Range (EV)	0 miles	330 miles EPA (Long Range AWD est.)
Emissions	158 g/km	0 g/mi
Battery	Conventional 12V Battery with Smart Regenerative i-Stop	Approx. 75 kWh (usable, est.)
Charging	Not Applicable	250 kW DC peak (Supercharger V3)

Expert Rating	8.7/10	4.7/10
Community Reviews	0	2240
Performance Score	8.5	9.0
Comfort Score	8.8	8.7
Safety Score	—	9.1
Fuel Economy Score	—	9.5
Technology Score	8.9	9.5
Value Score	—	9.0

Pros	Upscale interior architecture that easily competes with entry luxury classes; Substantially larger display interfaces fe...	Excellent EPA range for the class; Access to Tesla Supercharger network; Quick acceleration and smooth EV driving; Spaci...
Cons	Naturally aspirated engine lacks the explosive acceleration of turbocharged rivals; Six-speed automatic is reliable but...	Minimalist interior may not suit all buyers; Ride can feel firm on larger wheels; Build quality can vary by production b...