The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160 AWD (12 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (16 - 20)
€ 29,000

€ 33,500

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160 is 2.7 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
65.7
72.4
84.3
64.7
72.4
82.6
72.4 in
Width
72.4 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.7 in
Height
64.7 in
106.3
179.3
105.4
176.6
179.3 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.86 %

General
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
GH
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
158 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
153 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
153 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
19.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
19.18 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
36 mpg
48 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
546 mi
Range
736 mi
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
546 mi
736 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.7 kWh
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
125 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft











45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft