The Mazda CX-5 is the most popular SUV here at Turnersville Mazda in Turnersville, NJ. Its sleek and stylish exterior has received a subtle redesign for the 2022 model year, offering it more personality than ever before. The 2022 CX-5 also brings standard all-wheel drive and a tweaked Skyactiv 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, which now makes more horsepower and torque than its predecessor, giving it an edge over the competition.

If you're considering getting the 2022 Mazda CX-5 and want to know how it compares with the rest of the competition, check out this comparison between the 2022 Mazda CX-5 and the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan from Turnersville Mazda. Please stay on this page to learn more or click the link below to view our 2022 Mazda CX-5 inventory and jump-start your buying journey.

2022 Mazda CX-5	VS	2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
$26,250	Starting MSRP	$26,490
2.5L Skyactiv®-G 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with Cylinder Deactivation	Base Engine	2.0L 4-cylinder 16-valve turbocharged engine with intercooler
187 hp @ 6,000 rpm	Horsepower	184 hp @ 6,000 rpm
186 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm	Torque	221 lb.-ft. @ 1,900 rpm
Standard	All-Wheel Drive (AWD)	Available
24 / 30 mpg (City/Highway)	EPA-Estimated MPG Fuel Economy	23 / 30 mpg (City/Highway)

2022 Mazda CX-5 VS 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan: Why is the 2022 Mazda CX-5 Better?

When comparing the 2022 Mazda CX-5 and the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, one of the first things you should consider is the availability of standard i-Activ all-wheel drive on the 2022 Mazda CX-5, even on the base model, which starts at $26,250. The 2022 VW Tiguan also offers 4MOTION AWD but only as an option on higher trims, which adds to the vehicle's overall price.

As for the question of performance, the 2022 Mazda CX-5's refined and efficient 2.5-liter Skyactiv® 4-cylinder engine makes 187 horsepower compared to the VW Tiguan's 184 horsepower, giving it a clear advantage over the Tiguan. Besides, the Skyactiv® engine comes with cylinder deactivation, which makes it more fuel-efficient than the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine of the Volkswagen Tiguan.

For those who want more power, the 2022 Mazda CX-5 even offers a turbocharged 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine that churns out 256 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque on the CX-5 Turbo, and CX-5 Turbo Signature trims, while the Tiguan offers only one standard engine across all trims.

The 2022 Mazda CX-5 features a modern and dynamic appearance all around with Mazda's Japanese Kodo design philosophy of "less is more." Its interior feels more premium and upmarket and comes packed with premium features like heated and ventilated front seats, leather steering wheels, 10.25-inch full-color display, Mazda Connect® Infotainment Display with Apple CarPlay®, and Android Auto™, and much more. And to let you enjoy all these features, every 2022 Mazda CX-5 comes with a complimentary 3-year Mazda Connected Services trial.

Overall, with features like standard all-wheel drive, a more fantastic choice of powertrains, and better overall interior features, the 2022 Mazda CX-5 is the obvious choice in our books.

If you would like to learn more about the 2022 Mazda CX-5 or want to take a test drive in Turnersville, NJ area, feel free to get in touch with Turnersville Mazda or visit our dealership today. You can also fill out the form to your right and tell us what you need, and we'll get right back to you!