Ford Escape vs Mazda CX-5

Escape vs Mazda CX-5: Interior Space

When looking at a new SUV, having one with plenty of space for both passengers and cargo is essential. Let's start by looking at how much room these two models have within their two rows of seating.

As you can see, the 2022 Escape offers more room for you as well as your passengers. Also, it has up to 37.5 cubic feet of cargo volume behind both rows. This expands to a maximum of 65.4 cubic feet when you fold down the rear seats.

The 2022 Mazda CX-5 offers some versatility, too, when packing up items in your vehicle, but it only has up to 30.8 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the rear seats and 59.3 cubic feet when you fold down the back seats.

Enjoy Efficient Commuting

Even with all its space, the 2022 Ford Escape also does at great job at conserving fuel. With its standard powertrain, it gets an EPA-estimated 28 city/34 highway MPG. Providing even more efficient performance are its available hybrid powertrains.

With the hybrid engine, you'll get up to an EPA-estimated 44 city/37 highway MPG in the 2022 Escape. It even has a plug-in hybrid configuration that lets you make quick trips to the grocery store using just the electric power it has stored.

With the Mazda CX-5, its standard engine only gets up to an EPA-estimated 24 city/30 highway MPG. Without an available hybrid engine, it can't match the efficiency of the Escape.

Mazda CX-5 vs Ford Escape: Technology Features

In both vehicles there are also plenty of tech features, which do everything from keep you connected and entertained during your ride to provide added safety measures so you feel more confident while driving.

Only the 2022 Escape, though, offers the added convenience of having Amazon Alexa join for the ride! With available Ford+Alexa, you can use the skills of Alexa as you drive to get traffic updates, order anything you need from Amazon Prime, and see the appointments you have for the day.

The Ford Escape also offers available Active Park Assist 2.0. This allows the Escape to park itself in any open parallel or perpendicular space. All you'll have to do is press down the button! The Mazda CX-5 doesn't offer this sort of parking assistance, so you'll be on your own when navigating into parking spots.