2021 Mazda CX-5 VS. 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 is being challenged by a lot of SUVs out there. Before they do, one must note that this ride engages with sporty handling, thanks to its turbocharged engine options. The car also has an upscale cabin that is posh enough to make it feel like a luxury car.

In the case of the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, the ride promises a comfortable space inside. There is a generous cargo space in it too. When compared to its predecessor, it does not carry any major changes though.

Design & Style

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 is gifted with a basic 31 cubic feet configuration that expands to 60 cubic feet when the back seats are folded down. It also comfortably seats tall occupants in front, with three seats made for average-sized adults at the back. The cushioned seats make the cabin feel luxurious. Wait until you discover its high-end materials inside. This can even be upgraded to include real wood trim pieces and Nappa leather upholstery.

For the Tiguan, the cargo area is just about 12 cubic feet in size when all seats are in use. Once the third row is folded, this gives it 33 cubic foot of room in that area. Fold the second row with the third row and 65.7 cubic feet is available for cargo. The vehicle is available in two configurations, one with two rows that can seat five and another with three rows that can seat seven people, instead. There are plenty of upscale cabin materials inside, but the interior is so simple that it is not sophisticated enough to topple down the CX-5.

Technology & Safety

The 2021 CX-5 is praised for having a lot of technologies. It has a 10.25-inch touch screen for its infotainment system which promptly responds to user inputs and displays graphics clearly. It integrates Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and supports Mazda Connected Services too. There is a Wi-Fi hot spot, two USB ports, four speakers, Bluetooth, and HD radio in this ride. The long list of safety aids includes a rearview camera, forward collision warning adaptive cruise control, forward automatic emergency braking, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and pedestrian detection, among others.

In the case of the Tiguan, there is a user-friendly infotainment system that uses a 6.5-inch touch screen. It is easy to operate this setup, plus the presence of knobs for climate controls makes it even better. It is also equipped with a USB port, six speakers, Wi-Fi hot spot, and a Bluetooth interface. It falls short in terms of safety amenities because it only has pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, rearview camera, rear cross traffic alert, and forward collision warning.

Performance

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 produces 187 horsepower for its four-cylinder base engine. There is a turbo-four version that can yield up to 250 horsepower. In the case of the Tiguan, its only power source is a four-cylinder turbo-four engine that can only load up to 184 horsepower.

The Bottom Line

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 is one cool ride with all the amenities that your family will love. It really defeats the Tiguan in all aspects.

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