A great way to really see which vehicle is right for our drivers around Dartmouth, New Bedford, and Fall River, MA, is to put two similar cars of different makes next to each other. Why? Well, it helps you figure out the differences between them.
If you're in the market for a sporty, crossover SUV, these two vehicles may have just what you're looking for. Here at Dartmouth Nissan, we put the 2021 Nissan Rogue and Mazda CX-5 in a comparison to help you find the vehicle that has the specs and features that are a must-have in your new car.
Nissan Rogue vs Mazda CX-5: Power & Performance
Being sedans, both the Nissan Rogue and the Mazda CX-5 come with some powerful engines, a 2.5L engine, to be exact. They also each come equipped with standard 4-wheel drive, with the ability to upgrade the engine to all-wheel drive if you so desire.
While these engines may be similar, there's a difference between these two brands, and it comes in the form of fuel efficiency. Whether you're making the commute into work, or heading downtown to catch the game, having enough fuel to get you there is important. Luckily, the Nissan Rogue comes in with its FWD engine bringing an EPA-estimated 27 city/35 highway MPG.*
Unfortunately, drivers of the Mazda CX-5 will have to settle for an EPA-estimated 25 city/31 highway MPG for its FWD model.
Space for You and Passengers
When you take a closer look at that space you'll have while driving the 2021 Nissan Rogue, you'll notice that it offers a more comfortable ride. With 41.1 inches of headroom and 43.3 inches of legroom, you and your front-seat passenger will be quite content during your drives.
In contrast, the Mazda CX-5 only has 39.7 inches of headroom and 41.0 inches of legroom given to the front seats. Rear shoulder room is better in the Rogue as well, with 55.9 inches compared to the 54.8 inches of rear shoulder room in the Mazda CX-5.
Not only is the Rogue spacious, but it's pretty comfortable, too. Up front, drivers can find a standard 6-way manual driver's seat, while front passengers get access to 4-way manual seating. The standard trim of the Mazda CX-5 features these same seating options, however given the space constraints, passengers won't feel quite as relaxed.
Versatile Room for Cargo
Whether you need to fit cargo along with a full car of passengers or want to use the space for your stuff when you aren't using every seat, both cars have second rows that have split fold-down features.
The space in the back of the Nissan Rogue is designed to easily fit in items of many sizes. Plus, it gives you an organized look to make loading and unloading easier with the Divide-N-Hide® Cargo System. This results in 36.5 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the second row.
The Mazda only has 30.9 cubic feet of cargo volume in the back, and a max of 59.6 cubic feet for cargo if the rear seatback is folded down. The Nissan Rogue gets up to 74.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, offering you the advantage to haul much more and larger items.
Nissan Rogue vs Mazda CX-5: Entertainment Features
When you step inside and turn the engine on in either of these SUVs, you'll be able to choose among a handful of options to keep yourself entertained.
When comparing the Nissan Rogue vs. Mazda CX-5, you'll notice the Rogue has a few more standard features that enhance your overall enjoyment. The Nissan Rogue comes with a standard 3-month trial of SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, which features hundreds of channels of music, the latest news, and live sports commercial-free. For the Mazda CX-5, SiriusXM® Radio is only available on the mid-range Grand Touring trim and above.
Both SUVs do, however, let you use your favorite apps from your phone by connecting with Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™. This smartphone integration lets you send and receive messages, listen to your favorite playlists, and much more.
Speaking of smartphone integration, the Nissan Rogue offers several innovative ways to keep your devices charged and ready to go, including one standard USB and one USB-C port, and available wireless charging. While Mazda does offer USB charging options, it comes without wireless charging on any trim.
Nissan Rogue vs Mazda CX-5: Confidence-Boosting Safety Features
In order to help assure the safety of those you cherish most, it's important to choose a vehicle with plenty of active and passive safety features. Both the 2021 Nissan Rogue and Mazda CX-5 can help with that, providing their own suites of standard safety features.
The Nissan safety collection is known as Safety Shield® 360, while Mazda refers to theirs as i-Activsense® Safety Technology. Both standard systems include:
- Blind Spot Warning
- Rear Automatic Braking with Pedestrian Detection
- Lane Departure Warning
Thanks to these confidence-boosting features, you can rest more assured that you'll arrive to your destination safe and sound.
Personalized Options & Trim Levels
One of the most enjoyable parts of the car-shopping process is choosing your desired trim levels and package options.
The Nissan Rogue offers four unique trim level options: Rogue S, Rogue SV, Rogue SL, and Rogue Platinum. Each one brings something different to the table. The SL, for example offers a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, and remote folding rear seating. Platinum, which is the highest trim of the Nissan Rogue, includes the Bose® Premium Audio System with dual-driver woofer.
As for the Mazda CX-5, you'll also get to choose among various trim options, the highest here being the Mazda CX-5 Signature.
Get Behind the Wheel of the Nissan Rogue
If you want to learn more about the Rogue now that you've read the Nissan Rogue vs. Mazda CX-5 comparison, stop in at Dartmouth Nissan today. Contact us and schedule a test drive of the Rogue to see why it's perfect for your commutes around Dartmouth, New Bedford, and Fall River, Massachusetts.
We look forward to working with you!
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*2021 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates. 27 City MPG / 35 Highway MPG / 30 Combined MPG for Rogue® S FWD; 26 City MPG / 33 Highway MPG / 29 Combined MPG for Rogue S AWD; 26 City MPG / 34 Highway MPG / 29 Combined MPG for Rogue SV, SL, and Platinum FWD; 25 City MPG / 32 Highway MPG / 28 Combined MPG for Rogue SV, SL, and Platinum AWD. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison only.