Crossover SUVs give you the best of both worlds. They’re compact enough to provide a smooth driving experience while still offering ample interior room and versatility behind the wheel. Two models that showcase this expertly are the Mazda CX-5 and the Ford Escape. Which one is right for you? The team at Paretti Mazda of Covington is here to help you decide.
We’ve created this head-to-head comparison of the 2022 Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Escape to tell you all about these models. Will it be the Mazda luxury crossover in your driveway that makes your neighbors jealous or the Ford SUV you hit the road with? Covington, Hammond, and Mandeville drivers can find out more by reading on.
MAXIMUM TORQUE
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
CRUISE CONTROL WITH STOP & GO
Crossover SUVs were designed to provide versatility and a robust driving experience without the harder-to-handle size of a larger model. Do you have what it takes to drive the Mazda CX-5 or the Ford Escape?
The Ford Escape comes standard 1.5L EcoBoost® engine that pumps out an impressive 181 horsepower. On the other hand, the Mazda CX-5 boasts the hearty Skyactiv®-G 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that provides a bit more oomph with 187 horsepower.
A bigger difference is found when comparing their available gas-powered engines. In the Mazda model, you’ll have the available Skyactiv®-G 2.5L Dynamic Pressure Turbo powertrain on your side. This can achieve up to a whopping 320 lb-ft of torque, which is more than the 280 lb-ft of torque of the Escape’s available 2.0L EcoBoost® engine.
You might find handling is a bit easier with the 2022 Mazda CX-5 as well since it comes standard with these technologies:
In comparison, the Ford Escape comes standard with front-wheel drive, although all-wheel drive is available. It uses an 8-speed automatic transmission but goes without a comparable vehicle dynamics system.
SUVs can do it all. They can be your daily driver just as much as they can be your adventure companion. Practicality is infused into the Mazda and the Ford’s interior; however, their finer details deliver separate experiences. Which one will you choose?
When you hop inside the Mazda CX-5 or the Ford Escape, you’ll be met with a suite of accommodating features that take your commute to the next level. In fact, there are a lot of similarities between their interior amenities, including:
These features add versatility and flexibility to all your adventures.
Style and functionality are elevated with the standard leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob in the Mazda CX-5. Once again, these features are not standard on the Ford model. However, you will find a rotary gear shift dial in the Escape, which delivers ergonomic benefits.
Which one will you go for? The premium experience or the practical experience?
If you love technology, you’ll enjoy everything the Mazda CX-5 and the Ford Escape have to offer inside. However, technology is always changing, which is something Mazda has considered. To keep you at the forefront of innovation, you’ll find the technology of the future in the Mazda CX-5.
You’ll find more advanced technologies in the Mazda crossover. For instance, with its 10.25-inch full-color display and multimedia system, you’ll have smartphone integration, voice command, HD Radio™, and Pandora®.
While the Escape also has an infotainment system, its SYNC® touchscreen is only 4.2 inches and is a plain system. Plus, its entertainment system goes without various ways to access your infotainment, like the Mazda’s Multifunction Commander control.
Safety is an aspect the Mazda CX-5 and the Ford Escape have in common. Both models are outfitted with standard safety suites that have brand-specific versions of these driver-assistance features:
Despite these similarities, the Mazda CX-5 makes its Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go system standard. The Ford’s Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control feature is available with a model upgrade.
There’s no doubt the Ford Escape brings a lot to drivers on the roads of Covington, Hammond, and Mandeville. However, if you’re looking for a more powerful performance and extra standard features, we think you’ll love driving the Mazda CX-5.
To see if this is the right model for you, schedule a test drive at Paretti Mazda of Covington today. We can’t wait to outfit you with a luxury Mazda that you’ll love to drive for years to come.
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