2022 Mazda CS-5 Comparison with the 2022 Hyundai Tucson

Short of a test drive, the best way to compare two vehicles is to see their stats side by side. Check out the 2022 Mazda CX-5 vs 2022 Hyundai Tucson in Racine WI below. Specs are from the base level trim for each.

Feature / Spec	2022 Mazda CX-5	2022 Hyundai TUCSON SE
Starting MSRP	$26,250	$25,500
Standard Engine / Drive	SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 / i-ACTIV AWD®	Inline 4-cylinder / FWD
Standard Horsepower	187	187
Transmission	SKYACTIV®-Drive21 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift and Sport mode	8-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC®
Fuel Economy City / Hwy in MPG	24 / 30	26 / 33
Safety Features	Mazda’s i-Activsense® safety technology	Some standard advanced features like Forward Collision Avoidance
Infotainment	10.25" full-color display	10.25-inch touchscreen navigation & traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio™ (HERE)
Max Storage in Cubic Feet	59.6	74.8

These vehicles are clearly intended to go up squarely against each other. The Hyundai Tucson leads with max cargo space, transmission, and fuel economy. Where Mazda really stands out is with standard AWD, and a standard suite of advanced safety features. These features are worth thousands of dollars each. We feel that these two features help put the 2022 Mazda CX-5 far above the Hyundai Tucson in terms of value.