The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160 AWD Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 30,800

€ 31,600

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160 is 2.7 inches longer and 1.5 inches taller.
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
65.7
72.4
84.3
64.3
72.4
82.6
72.4 in
Width
72.4 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.7 in
Height
64.3 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.36 %

General
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
GH
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
158 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
153 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
153 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
19.6 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
36 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
546 mi
Range
591 mi
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
546 mi
591 mi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
115.6 kWh
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
125 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft











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