2019 Mazda CX-5 vs. Nissan Rogue

Wheels and Hardware

The Nissan Rogue sits on stock 17 Inch wheels, unless you feel like upgrading to the SL Platinum version of this vehicle. The upgrade will bring you a bit more oomph, sitting on 19 Inch wheels. Following suit, Mazda offers the strong statement of 19 Inch wheels on the GT trim level, while sporting the GS and GX with 17 Inch.

Further, all versions of the Rogue start with a stock FWD system, perfectly competent to get you around town on the daily roads. If you are looking for a little more grit in your drive, the Rogue also offers AWD versions of this Sports Utility Vehicle. Similar to Nissan, Mazda offers both FWD and AWD on the GX and GS CX-5, however the GT is only available with the powerful AWD system.

Overall in terms of wheel size and wheel functionality Nissan and Mazda offer many options for the varying needs of SUV owners. In this category, we call a tie, but how much power is behind those wheels, and how do they drive?

Engine, Power, Drive

The Mazda CX-5 has given the SUV market a great gift with the 2.5L SKYACTIV 4-cylinder inline engine with Cylinder Deactivation included in the GS and GT models. Offering a Horsepower of 187 @ 6,000RPM and Torque of 186 LB-FT @ 4,00 RPM the CX-5 deserves some recognition. Further, the Cylinder Deactivation feature drops cylinder use when they are not needed and allows the vehicle to save on fuel economy.

Similar to Mazda, Nissan offers a 2.5 Litre DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with optional manual activation ECO mode. With Horsepower sitting at 170 @ 6,000 RPM, and Torque at 175 LB-FT @ 4,400 RPM.

Based on these statistics, it becomes obvious that the Mazda offers more power. While driving the Nissan, order to be on top of your fuel economy the operator of the vehicle must manually place the vehicle in ECO mode, while Mazda’s engine has that covered for you automatically.

Mazda CX-5 vs. Nissan Rogue

If you want an SUV to get you to and from errands in your home-town either the Nissan or Mazda offer you capabilities to do that with both vehicles offering versions in FWD and AWD. However, if you are looking for a vehicle with more oomph, style, and attention to detail it becomes apparent based upon stats alone that the Mazda is the clear winner. The decision comes down to you, if power is not your prerogative, and you prefer the more circular look of the Rogue over the sporty CX-5 then either vehicle will be the perfect tool to assist you in your life’s journeys.