Compare The 2018 Mazda CX-5 Sport vs CX-5 Touring

Mazda's CX-5 model is a small SUV class vehicle. The CX-5 offers a lot of value for the price. In fact, one could argue that it's underpriced for its class. You and your passengers ride in a comfortable atmosphere that doubles as an attractive package for a high-quality SUV. It remains quiet whether driving in the city or on the highway.

So, what are the benefits of the CX-5? Here is a breakdown of features for the CX-5 Sport and the CX-5 Touring so you can take a look for yourself.

Difference in CX-5 Sport & CX-5 Touring Vehicle Performance

Performance on Sport and Touring are similar with each offering a front-wheel drive trim and an all-wheel-drive trim. Each gives you a good feel for the steering and quickly handling ability. All four are fun to drive. The CX-5 model has a 2.5-liter engine at 6000 rpm and torque is 186 ft-lbs. at 4000 rpm. The transmission is a 6-speed shiftable automatic. Front and rear have anti-lock disc brakes. Power steering is standard. The Sport has 17-inch alloy wheels and the Touring has 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels. Both hug the road tightly.

Your fuel economy gives city/highway/combined rates of 25/31/28 miles per gallon for both front wheel drive vehicles, and 24/30/26 mpg for the all-wheel-drive trims. The CX-5 dimensions have a curb weight of 3563 pounds for the front-wheel drive vehicles and 3693 pounds for the all-wheel-drive trims. You have ground clearance of 7.5 inches, width spanning 72.5 inches and length stretching 179.1 inches.

The height range is 65.5 inches for the front-wheel drive trims and 65.3 inches for the all-wheel drives. The wheelbase's width measures 103.2 inches. The CX-5 has seating for five and cargo space measuring 30.9 cubic feet. Front headroom is 39.7 inches, front legroom is 41 inches and front shoulder room is 57.1 inches wide. Rear headroom is 39 inches, rear legroom is 39.6 inches and rear should room has a width of 54.8 inches.

How Appearance of Trims Differ?

The CX-5 is a four-door vehicle. The black front grille prominently features the Mazda logo in the center. The LED headlights blend nicely into the grille. The split-side passenger windows have a sporty wing-like appearance. The silver Mazda emblem on the trunk is a neat contrast to the black front emblem. Port installed roof rails are standard with each trim.

The Sport features exterior colors in Eternal Blue Mica, Sonic Silver Metallic, Soul Red Crystal Metallic, Jet Black Mica and Snowflake White Pearl Mica. Touring's exterior color choices include Machine Gray Metallic, Sonic Silver Metallic, Deep Crystal Blue Mica, Eternal Blue Mica, Snowflake White Pearl Mica, Soul Red Crystal Metallic and Jet Black Mica.

Interior features offer black cloth upholstery in the Sport trims. Touring trims have black or silk beige leatherette/suede upholstery. The Touring Trims also offer standard heated seats and a power driver's seat. Folding rear seats come standard with all four trim packages.

CX-5 Sport & Touring: Must-Have Features

Bluetooth comes as a standard feature for each trim and navigation is an option. Another standard feature for all trims is keyless ignition, which is a major convenience. Parking assistance is an option available for the Sport and Touring trims. While air conditioning is standard with each trim, Touring has standard front and rear air conditioning

Each trim has standard cruise control with adaptive cruise control standard on both Touring trims and optional on the Sport trims. There are two front USB ports and steering wheel-mounted audio controls. AM/FM radio comes standard with each trim and Touring has optional premium radio available. Power locks, power windows, and power mirrors are standard, as is a 12V power outlet.

Contact us or visit us at Joe Myers Mazda now for additional information on the four trims available with the 2018-2019 Mazda CX-5 models. Take one or more for a test drive and see which version you prefer. Our helpful staffs are friendly and always happy to answer any questions you may have.