Mazda CX-50 VS Mazda CX-5 comparison // Compact SUV battle. 

Thanks for being so thorough on all these reviews , answered all my questions and then some

A year now and I’m digging my CX5 base model. Definitely is a fun drive.

Thanks for the comparison. Great job as always. I already own a CX-5 100th anniversary model and I am looking forward to test driving the CX-50. I am a big guy and I hope the added width will help. Finally a pano roof and wireless Android auto. Good to hear that the this new model has kept the driving fun. The terra cotta trim looks great. Thanks for the review.

Love the heavy steering and handling. The CX-5 is a Mazda. If you want light steering with no feedback, get a Buick.

Great detail review.

Can't wait for the cx-50 Hybrid. It's going to be EPIC! Great video as always guys 👍🏽

Well I watched this review a second time. Promptly went out and test drove both myself and bought a CX-5 carbon turbo. Thanks for reviews !

awesome comparo!! keep them up

You're the best car reviewers online! I love your channel!

Splendid comparison review

Imagine being a Mazda salesperson. You have one of the most attractive model range in the industry, with 2 of the best cars in the biggest segment. CX-5 has a more athletic character while CX-50 is more "Outback"like outdoorsy personality. CX-50's improved UI, especially you can use touchscreen at less than 10km/h and more spacious interior space will appeal to more mainstream audience. My pick is definitely CX-5 thanks to its sportier handling and better driving feel. Proven Made-in-Japan quality and reliability > a new factory even if it shares with world quality benchmark Toyota.

I had a good look at the CX-50 few weeks back at a dealership here in Dallas. And then decided to go with the CX-5 Turbo. I don't regret it. For me, handling, steering feedback is more important than anything else. I really love the heavy steering feedback on the CX-5. Also, I don't know why everyone keep telling CX-50 is 3 inches wider. As per the Technical spec, with the mirrors folded, the width of CX-5 is 72.6 inches and CX-50 is 72.9 inches. It is actually 0.3 inches wider than CX-5 not 3.

I have the 2022 Cx5 sport and have no issue with the 6 speed transmission. I enjoy the heavy steering but do find the ride a bit firm at times.

‘Jinba ittai’ is the design philosophy at Mazda. It is about the balance, the ‘symmetry’, between horse and rider. I believe with the lowered roof and length, the CX-50 exemplifies those attributes… for a CUV, at least. Well done Mazda! Easy choice. Thanks for the video.

Bought the CX-5 Turbo about a month ago. Gunmetal Gray. Love it! I prefer the SUV look of the CX-5 to the wagon look of the CX-50.

I own a CX50 and i have driven a 2021 CX5 quite a lot. In programming language I would just put a ‘not’ before whatever you guys said about the steering and driving experience!!! I actually used to follow you guys quite seriously before this. 😢

I can't wait Mazda CX 50, thanks for your video 🥰

I love the overall look of CX-50. It looks well planted like an Outback but way less messy! I wish CX-50 was manufactured in Japan like the CX-5 however but the Outback is also made in USA anyway.

Good video again

I bought Mazda 3 hatchback premium pkg last year. Though it’s fun to drive I’ve found it ground clearance too low for where we live. Liking the reviews on the cx 50.

What has better turning radius ? Forester or cx50

The seat stitching in the middle of the seat on the CX-50 reminds me of the 2017 CX-5 I drove. It was very uncomfortable to me. I hope they change them like they did in the CX-5 in the newer models.

Great review! I understand that for 2022 Cx-5 is just getting refresh. When will it receive a whole new makeover? The current generation was launched in2017, so it has to happening soon, correct? 2023? Thank you.

Just ordered the CX-5, love the drive. I never buy a model the 1st year it comes out. I guarantee that there will be gremlins in those, lol

Great job as usual. I would go with the CX-5 for the apparently more sporty on road dynamics and in whatever trim gets me out of the cladding.

which of the two require making more micro-adjustments to the steering wheel while driving?

CX-5 for weekdays urban driving and CX-50 for weekend hiking trips. I already bought a 2022 CX5 but if I were to buy now, I would choose CX-50 as it is more practical and outdoor capable.

love both Mazda, Great cars the CX-5 I like for the handling

How would you compare the driving dynamics of the CX-50 to that of the CX-30 given they are on the same platform. I love my CX-30 and am curious if I’d enjoy the larger version just as much.

I can’t wait to get my 50. I’m going to get the black cladding wrapped in gloss black to create a “night package” and a premium sport look

Great video you two! Does Canada have different regs and that is why there are different models?

I hope the upcoming CX-70 offers a similar "off-road" trim package. Something that could complete in size, practicality and on-road off-road to say the Honda Passport/TrailSport trim. The Passport has tons of passenger space and cargo space for five and I think Mazda could benefit with having something similar and the plus side of great driving dynamics and reliability. I know Mazda are trying to go more premium with the CX-70 and CX-90 but there's also great demand for these "off-road" trims too, ex. new Pathfinder, Explorer Timberline, Passport TrailSport etc. I know they're not true off-roaders but the CX-50 Meridian edition with the more aggressive off-road tires and additional ground clearance is a nice trim option to have for folks that do go off the beaten path albeit not full-on Jeep territory!

Do either models have a hybrid option?

I've owned a CX-5 for 4 years now (got one soon as the turbo engine was an option), it's been a great vehicle. For me if I had to buy today I probably would go with the CX-50 but I am pretty excited to see what Mazda does with with their 3.3L I6 engine. Hopefully the CX-70 isn't too big and still has some handling magic, but what I really would want them to do is to put that I6 in a sedan or even better a wagon!

IF you were to choose between the cx50 and xc40 which would you pick?

Can I please know which is the car you guys are sitting in during the talk ?

Which is quieter? I notice the cx-50 didn’t have the noise isolating front windows

CX-50 beautiful wagon & CX-5 beautiful hatchback.

Which of the two has the quietest ride?? I've heard that Mazda didn't use the same acoustic glass in the CX50 that they did in the CX5.

I’m surprised that Mazda didn’t at least go with a 7 speed auto? But I do like the look of the new cx-50. Can’t wait to see this design on the CX-9?

I like the new fading turn signals on the Mazda3, CX30 and CX50. I notice in the video it's not on the CX5

I will go for the cx50. It’s new modern and looks fantastic. Can’t wait to get mine this yr lol

Seats in most Mazdas are firm. They will get softer as it wears. Something short term reviews rarely acknowledge. Same with initial fuel economy, once the vehicles entire driveline gets broken in, most vehicles show improvement in fuel economy, once again not something noted in short term reviews.

They are both nice vehicles and are on my radar scope to replace the vehicle I am currently driving, if I decide to move on from that car. Interesting discussion below bordering on food fight about the width of these cars. I have looked carefully at the images of the cars and have a theory on the external width and interior dimensions. To my eye the CX-50 looks much larger than the CX-5. I believe, however, that is a styling illusion. Indisputably, however, the WB and OAL are greater on the CX-50. I am presuming for discussion purposes that Mazda used the same measuring protocol for arriving at Mazda's published figures. The more I looked at the images trying to reconcile the greater interior hip and shoulder widths of the CX-5 versus the CX-50 I came to the conclusion it's the shape of what I'll call the main body tub between the wheel wells. It appears to me that the CX-50 has more of a 'coke bottle' shape than the CX-5, the 50 has a more pronounced waist. If I am correct, that may explain the CX-5's greater interior width dimensions, particularly hip room. The differences are about an inch more or less at the shoulder and 2 inches more or less at the hip. Having sat in both cars, interestingly, visually to me, the 50 looks/feels wider. Another crafty styling trick me thinks. As to the exterior, I think we can all agree that putting aside the issue of mirrors the exterior width is measured at, obviously I think, the widest point. Generally speaking, I would guess on modern cars that's probably the front or rear wheel well lip. Mazda's published width difference for these two cars is only .3 inch, call it a quarter of an inch. That's nothing. But ... if my observation of a coke bottle waist on the CX-50 is correct that may suggest that the exterior mirror mounting points are closer to the middle of the car on the CX-50 than the CX-5. Put another way, the lack of a pronounced coke bottle waist on the CX-5 compared to the CX-50 places the 'foot' or mounting point of the 5's mirrors farther apart than on the 50. Therefore, presuming for discussion purposes the mirrors are fairly similarly sized, the 5 is going to measure wider at the mirror extended position than the 50 simply because the 5's body tub between the wheel wells is wider than the 50's body tub between the wheel wells. That would also fit with the 5 being wider inside than the 50. I've also become curious about the "H point" and "R point". While explanations are all over the web, and at least one source published a range of H point dimensions by vehicle type a couple of years ago, I haven't found H point dimensions published by vehicle make and model. The trigger exploration was contemplating the 50's lower roof line and higher ground clearance than the 5. At the end of the day it may not make much difference between the two cars. Arguably the seat mounting point on the 50 is higher than the 5 since the 50 has more ground clearance. Since I am a few inches shorther than the SAE 50th percentile crash test and measurement devices I have to raise the seats anyway!! I wonder if the Motormouth duo could prevail on Mazda to disclose the actual dimensions? take care, be safe.

If I am serious Mazda buyer, I would take CX-50 because of a lots of features but price wise and height wise I would take CX-5. Great video! Because today gas price, I will wait for hybrid. Cheers! ☕️☕️

They absolutely should not replace the CX5. The CX5 exterior is historic and timeless. They should keep both. I would choose the CX5 if the interior was as nice as the CX50 interior.

Does the CX-50 have more space for the driver? That was the deal breaker on the CX-5 for me, the lack of adjust-ability.

The rear seat room in the cx-50 has to to be more than the cx-5 despite the numbers. It just looks roomier. I think the stats from Mazda are misleading there.

If you are buying I'll take the CX-50. The base CX-5 is the top of my price range and I am more likely to take a CX-30 for seating position.

Cx5 looks so dated compared to the new kid. And I don’t know why people are adverse to having some cladding. It looks good and functional. Imagine all that salt brine in Eastern regions during winter just eating away at the thin Mazda sheet metal. Interior is restrained, conventional yet fresh and elegant.

Let's see a CX-5 Hybrid. I will purchase sight unseen. Should also be a refresh/redesign of the CX-5 SOON.

I own a 2020 CX5, but admit I like the CX50 more.... looks even better & more cargo space... But given its higher ground clearance & lower roofline, I wonder if a taller person should go with the CX5 instead.

Thanks for the comparo review! I would take the CX-50 for these reasons. I love that terra cotta interior, it has the better Bose sound system (12 speakers vs the CX-5's 10 speakers, plus the placement of the speakers) updated steering wheel, the cup holder placement, the center storage/arm rest is further forward, pano roof, more usable trunk space, more comfortable seats, better fuel economy, but the biggest reason is the higher ground clearance. I live just outside of Winnipeg in Stony Mountain and I lost 3 engine protectors on my Mazda 6 Signature this winter due to the amount of snow we received. That and I already have a CX-50 GT turbo metallic machine grey with terra cotta interior on order, lol! One question though, did you find that center stitch that runs down the middle of the seat cushion to be bothersome? The lads on the Straight Pipes channel found it uncomfortable like wearing a g-string. Thanks again for the review!

What year are these cars?

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Both appear to be great choices. I prefer the CX-50. I have driven CX-30, the CX-50 is basically a roomier version.The CX-30 is "cozy" In either case I think buyers will be happy.

I wish Mazda Cx-50 would be also available in asia.

Counter point to 3:00 , what if you put 10 people in the back seat instead?

I bought the 2022 CX-5 Turbo signature and it pinches above it's price point more luxury and a lot less expensive then the Lexus or Audi Q5 . The Cx-50 is more sporty and less luxury with all the black plastic . CX-50 is competing with Subaru models IMO. I wish that the CX-5 had wireless Android and CX-5 and would be perfect for me.

Cool 😎 Video But the CX-5 🏆 Wins Because the Front-end Does Not Have Fake Vents, More Aerodynamic Appearance!!

I hv Cx5 2021.5, upgrading to cx 50

Do you know what’s the fuel economy for the non-turbo CX-50? Thx again for that comparison!

It's interesting that you come to the opposite conclusion of other car reviewers who say that the CX-50 is a bit harsher of a ride but more sporty than the CX-5.

CX-50 all the way… mostly on the looks! Also excited for the CX-50 hybrid

It appears you are sitting in a CX-5, based on the console and cup holder placement... with a panaramic roof. Is that the case? What package does that come in?

What’s weird is I had an Audi Q3 rental and when I got back my CX 5 I was like “I hate this steering is way too hard” it’s so bad

Agree with uncomfortable seats. Wife and I took CX5 for 30 min test drive and we both found seats and suspension way too firm!

12:54 14:43 Replacements for existing Mazda lineup.

The black plastic trim is the one thing they got 100% wrong

if you compare same trims, you will see CX50 is about +3k USD to CX5. You will get a bit better look, big sunroof and touchscreen. I don't think this is justified. If you add +4k to CX5, you can buy CX9, which is another car class. Basically CX50 price is very similar to CX9, and it's not in the favor of CX50. Still a great car, but I would prefer CX5 or CX9.

I bought a new 2021 Mazda CX-5. I believe the CX-50 has the same engine. It burns engine oil from day one. I looked up and found a bulletin for my car to be repaired. I took it in and they agreed that my car fell under that bulletin according to the VIN but, that I had to wait for the engine light to come on. By my calculation that won't happen until one oil change after my warranty is up. Don't take a chance and buy Mazdas. They don't stand by their product unlike Honda for instance. At the time I was shopping for my car, they had fuel dilution problems with some of their engines. Similar to my problem but worse. They put out a bulletin and fix it. Mazda will do whatever it takes to avoid paying to fix the problem, even when they themselves admit that there's a problem.

i think the meridian trim is more practical

I just watched 2 guys do this and they come down to STYLE is the only difference basically-- Curious to see if you agree.... I may STILL go the CX-50 because I DO like the style.. :)

I'm still debating between the 2024 CX-5 Kuro Edition and the 2024 CX-50 GS-L which are basically the same price...(regular 2.5l)🤔

Just picked up my CX50 3 days ago here in BC (just b4 the snow fell) and ICBC calls it a wagon

Nice review as always! You guys do allow time for yourselves to eat and sleep, right? :-)

YOU stated it BACKWARD to what everyone else is saying--- saying the CX5 was HEAVIER DRIVING and the CX5o was actuall LIGHTER softer driving... everyone else says the OPPOSITE... I don't care about the towing- etc.. I DO just like the STYLE of the CX50 and IT is the one with the STIFFER suspension... YOu have it backward1!!!

I'll stick with the CX-5 over the vehicle that's trying to look like a Toyota.

I like the CX-50 more, but having the turn signal on the bottom of the car….that’s just a bad idea

Mazda can break the market if or when they make a hybrid of these if they can keep that price bump to like 2.5k or so. I would strongly consider these otherwise if they can keep most of the driving characteristics that are trademark Mazda, zoom zoom!

If they raise the roof on the cx50, I'm in.

My wife and I test drove the CX-50 and the CX-30. We are planning on driving the CX-5 in the next few weeks. Between the two that we drove, we felt the CX-30 has a higher quality interior, is much quieter, and the seats were more comfortable than the CX-50, which was loud and felt much cheaper. The extra room in the CX-50 was a positive, and if we do get the CX-30, we'd probably have to get a Thule or something. It will be interesting to see which direction we go after driving the CX-5, which I'm kind of guessing we are eventually going to get because it does have more interior volume and offers a better quality interior than the CX-50.

A friend had a mid level CX5 until recently, then swapped it for a top level 3. I liked the seats and didn’t notice firmness of the suspension. Great car. Mazda in Japan doesn’t currently sell the CX9 or CX50. The CX9 is too wide so a narrow version CX8 is sold there, and I’m guessing it could be the same with the CX50. Maybe in the near future there will be a new CX5…

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What is not discussed is whether the CX-50 has the shared air-to-water intercooler from the Mazda3 & CX-30 have versus the better air-to-air intercooler that the CX-5 (and CX-9 & Mazda6) has. The packaging in the Mazda3 & CX-30 required a more compact system. Air-to-water is less efficient and prone to heat-soak, and thereby lower performance in hot / hard work situations. Given the increased cooling that the CX-50 has which increased its towing capacity vs. the CX-5, it would be interesting to know what’s what in each.

The CX- 5 is built in Japan so it has better quality (Lexus like)than the CX-50. Also the differential and drive shaft on the Cx-50 are not as heavy duty as on the CX-5.They are for a car not an SUV.They saved money everywhere they could (underneath)on the CX-50 so it wont last as long as the CX-5.

Cx50 looks like it has a wider stance and more substantial than the cx5 to me. I could be wrong ……don’t want to offend anyone 😃

Mazda CX-5 Made in Japan while Mazda CX-50 Made in Alabama.

No offence but I hate when channels tell you to subscribe every single video. Anyone who uses RU-vid knows how to subscribe if they like a channel we really dont need you telling us every single video

Send the CX50 Downunder

As always, great video. My only real concern with the CX-50 is the width. I have to see this thing in person to get a feel for it. I hear 3 inches wider than the CX-5 and that's actually quite a bit. Does the car feel big with driving or shoe-horning into a tight parking spot? I like the CX-5 a lot but prefer some of the features (like touch screen) on the CX-50. Plus the Cx-5 looks more like a jelly bean compared to the more sculpted CX-50. The lonely vent in the middle of the dash seems weird on camera. But again, I need to see this thing in person I guess.

driving them back to back I felt the CX-5 'felt' to me to be noticeably smaller. (could have been down to the cx-5 being black interior and no sunroof and the cx-50 was terracotta interior and full panoramic sunroof. Definitely prefect the CX-50, can't wait to get mine.

Sorry but these new thumbnail designs look cheap and low budget; when actually you guys have high quality production value! Great vids either way!

Andrea do you have a radio

Is just me or do the CX-50 looks like a Subaru outback?

CX-50 definitely does not have a softer suspension--and feels more like a sport wagon than CUV.

Go with cx5 instead

Cx5 made in Japan... no brainer !!!

Start test driving the base models. Most people can’t afford the ones you review.

The CX-5 is looking long in the tooth. The CX-50 is dialed.