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Hyundai Tucson vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison
Hyundai Tucson
Mazda CX-5
2023 Hyundai
Tucson
vs
2023 Mazda
CX-5
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.9.
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8.3
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Based on the Hyundai Tucson ELITE N LINE (AWD)
Based on the Mazda CX-5 GT SP TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
54L
340 to 437 km
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year years/
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5 year years/
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MSRP
$34,900 - $54,650
$36,560 - $54,970
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious cabin
- N Line extras look and feel special
- Diesel's grunt
Misses
- Annoying touch controls
- N Line cabin is very dark
- A bit pricey
Jack Quick
Journalist
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong, powerful engine
- Sweet engine note
- Suave, upmarket interior
Misses
- Quite thirsty around town
- Second-row space is on the small side
- Dated infotainment hardware
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$795)
Colours Available
White Cream is the standard paint colour, with all other finishes costing an extra $595. The palette comprises:
- Titan Grey
- Shimmering Silver
- Phantom Black
- Deep Sea
- Amazon Grey (excludes base model)
- Silky Bronze (Highlander only)
N Line models are available only in:
- Crimson Red
- White Cream
- Phantom Black
- Titan Grey
The 2023 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
Comparison
Reviews
8.3
2023 Hyundai Tucson Elite N Line 2.0D AWD review
The Hyundai Tucson range is sprawling with variants, but this Elite N Line 2.0D AWD is arguably the sweet spot in the local line-up.
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Matt Campbell
7.9
2024 Mazda CX-5 review
The current Mazda CX-5 is getting a little long in the tooth now, but its zesty turbo-petrol engine is addictive enough to forget that.
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1997 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 137kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6200 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 416Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4500 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 10.5 - 13 | |
