The crossover segment has received immense traction in recent years, especially with a growing family-oriented customer base. The crossover combines comfort and performance with an eye-grabbing design. Two of the biggest competitors in the segment are the 2021 Mazda CX-5 and the 2021 Jeep Cherokee. How do they compare with each other? At Sheehy Mazda in Hagerstown, MD, we present a comparison guide of the 2021 Mazda CX-5 vs 2021 Jeep Cherokee.
2021 Mazda CX-5 |
vs |
2021 Jeep Cherokee |
$25,370
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Starting MSRP
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$28,135
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SKYACTIV®-G 2.5-liter 4-cylinder
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Engine
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2.4-liter I4
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187/186
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Engine Horsepower (hp) / Engine Torque (lb.-ft.) | 180/171
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25/31
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Fuel Economy – City/Highway (mpg)
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22/31
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The table above demonstrates that the 2021 Mazda CX-5 has a slight advantage over the 2021 Jeep Cherokee in pricing, engine, horsepower, torque, and fuel economy. There are other parameters where the 2021 CX-5 beats the 2021 Cherokee.
The 2021 Mazda CX-5 has a compression ratio of 13:1, which is way above the compression ratio of the 2021 Jeep Cherokee, rated at 10:1. Thus, the 2021 CX-5 generates maximum energy from every drop of fuel, contributing to its fuel efficiency.
Safety-wise, both models are equipped with the Anti-lock Brake System with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist, Dynamic Stability Control with Traction Control System, Hill Launch Assist, Engine-Immobilizer Anti-Theft System, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection, Smart Brake Support with Collision Warning, and Lane Departure Warning System with Lane-keep Assist as standard features. Meanwhile, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 comes with Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop and Go as standard across all trims. On the other hand, for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go is standard on the Limited trim and is available as part of a package on the TrailHawk trim.
The comparison above indicates that the 2021 Mazda CX-5 has the upper hand. To get behind its wheel, schedule a test drive at Sheehy Mazda in Hagerstown, MD!