Mazda CX-50 vs Toyota Corolla

Overview

Specification	Mazda CX-50	Toyota Corolla
Brand	Mazda	Toyota
Model	CX-50	Corolla
Year	2026	2026
Type	—	—
Body Style	Compact Rugged Crossover SUV	Compact Sedan

Pricing

Specification	Mazda CX-50	Toyota Corolla
Current Price	$42,900	$28,799 – $29,500
MSRP	$42,900	$29,500
Dealer Price	$41,800	$28,299

Engine & Performance

Specification	Mazda CX-50	Toyota Corolla
Engine	Skyactiv-G 2.5L Turbocharged I4	2.0L Dynamic Force Inline-4
Horsepower	256 hp (Premium) / 227 hp (Regular)	169 hp
Torque	320 lb-ft (Premium) / 310 lb-ft (Regular)	151 lb-ft
0–60 mph	6.5 sec (0-60 mph)	Approx. 8.1 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	127 mph	Approx. 118 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification	Mazda CX-50	Toyota Corolla
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Mileage / MPG	25 MPG Combined (23 City / 29 Hwy)	35 MPG combined
Range (EV)	N/A	N/A
Emissions	SULEV30 Certified	Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards
Battery	N/A	N/A
Charging	N/A	N/A

Ratings

Specification	Mazda CX-50	Toyota Corolla
Expert Rating	4.7/10	4.6/10
Community Reviews	118	1680
Performance Score	9.0	8.0
Comfort Score	9.4	8.6
Safety Score	i-Activsense with 360 View Monitor & Traffic Jam Assist	9.3
Fuel Economy Score	23 mpg	9.2
Technology Score	9.5	8.5
Value Score	9.1	9.1

Verdict

Specification	Mazda CX-50	Toyota Corolla
Pros	Energetic 256 hp turbocharged engine with 320 lb-ft of torque and 3,500 lb towing capability; 360-degree View Monitor wi...	Excellent reliability reputation; Strong fuel economy; Comprehensive standard safety features; Affordable ownership and...
Cons	Fuel economy (25 MPG Combined) is lower than the CX-50 Hybrid models; 6-speed automatic transmission has fewer gears tha...	Rear-seat space is moderate for tall adults; Performance is adequate but not sporty; Some premium tech requires higher t...