Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota Corolla

Name: Toyota Corolla
Brand: Toyota
Rating: 4.6 (1680 reviews)

Mazda CX-5 $38,990

Toyota Corolla $28,799 – $29,500

AI Comparison Summary

Comparing Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota Corolla. Toyota Corolla offers the strongest value on price. Mazda CX-5 leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner Mazda CX-5

Best Value Toyota Corolla

Top Rated Mazda CX-5

Fuel Economy Toyota Corolla

Performance Mazda CX-5

Winner

8.7/10

4.6/10

$38,990

Rating: 8.7/10

$28,799 – $29,500

Rating: 4.6/10

Specification	Mazda CX-5	Toyota Corolla

Brand	Mazda	Toyota
Model	CX-5	Corolla
Year	2026	2026
Type	Suv	—
Body Style	5-door compact crossover suv	Compact Sedan

Current Price	$38,990	$28,799 – $29,500
MSRP	$38,990	$29,500
Dealer Price	$37,800	$28,299

Engine	SkyActiv-G 2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with i-Stop	2.0L Dynamic Force Inline-4
Horsepower	187	169 hp
Torque	186 lb-ft	151 lb-ft
0–60 mph	7.9s 0-60 mph estimate	Approx. 8.1 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	130 mph	Approx. 118 mph

Fuel Type	Regular Unleaded	Gasoline
Mileage / MPG	—	35 MPG combined
Range (EV)	0 miles	N/A
Emissions	158 g/km	Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards
Battery	Conventional 12V Battery with Smart Regenerative i-Stop	N/A
Charging	Not Applicable	N/A

Expert Rating	8.7/10	4.6/10
Community Reviews	0	1680
Performance Score	8.5	8.0
Comfort Score	8.8	8.6
Safety Score	—	9.3
Fuel Economy Score	—	9.2
Technology Score	8.9	8.5
Value Score	—	9.1

Pros	Upscale interior architecture that easily competes with entry luxury classes; Substantially larger display interfaces fe...	Excellent reliability reputation; Strong fuel economy; Comprehensive standard safety features; Affordable ownership and...
Cons	Naturally aspirated engine lacks the explosive acceleration of turbocharged rivals; Six-speed automatic is reliable but...	Rear-seat space is moderate for tall adults; Performance is adequate but not sporty; Some premium tech requires higher t...