When you are looking for the perfect family car, why not consider a crossover utility vehicle (CUV)? A CUV is a great alternative to a larger SUV when your kids are older and you don’t need as much room for car seats or you only need to strap the seats in when you are a weekend warrior grandparent.
A CUV is smaller but still has room for five plus your gear. And, it is easier to park than a larger three-row seat SUV!
Let’s take a look at two popular crossover utility vehicles offered by Mazda, the CX-5 and the CX-50.
Performance
Both the CX-5 and the CX-50 have a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder 187-horsepower gas engine paired with an automatic transmission. These CUVs also have i-ACTIV all-wheel-drive. Both cars have a turbocharged engine upgrade option with 227-horsepower.
The CX-5 uses the available MI-Drive technology that allows for normal, sport, and off-road modes. The CX-50 has available 18-inch alloy wheels, while the CX-5 has available 19-inch wheels. The fuel economy of the CX-5 is just slightly better than the CX-50.
Interior Seating and Cargo
Both Mazda crossover SUVs have seating for five. The biggest difference is in the overall size of the two vehicles. The CX-5 has less space than the CX-50, which could account for the difference in fuel economy. These cars are comfortable with thoughtfully designed interior cabins.
The Mazda CX-5 has less leg room with 41-inches in the front-row seats and 39.6-inches in the second-row seat. The CX-50 is slightly roomier with 41.7-inches in the front and 39.8-inches in the rear seat. The same goes for cargo space with the CX-5 offering 29.1 cubic feet and the CX-50 boasting of 32.5 cubic feet.
Infotainment and Safety
Infotainment systems are similar and work with a 10.25-inch screen display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. The CX-5 has wireless charging capability. However, the CX-50 offers navigation and available safety features on the upper trim levels, such as various view cameras and knee airbags.
Visit Mazda to See All the CUV Models and trim Levels
There are eight different trim levels offered for both the CX-5 and the CX-50. Basically, the CX-5 is a better price point than the CX-50. Otherwise, these are similar vehicles and both are worth looking at and test-driving. Visit the Mazda CX-5 and Mazda CX-50 website pages for more information and available inventory.
