When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford Focus has higher safety ratings than the Mazda CX-5, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.85 out of 5 Stars. The 2015 Mazda CX-5 has a body structure that is in part shared with the. The Ford Focus, a compact car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room. The CX-5 is a safety superstar, with excellent crash-test ratings and an advanced forward-collision warning system. The Mazda CX-5, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and trunk space. Both the Focus and the CX-5 are rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 422 and 459 miles respectively. Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparisonįor engine performance, the Ford Focus’s base engine makes 160 horsepower, and the Mazda CX-5 base engine makes 187 horsepower. Based on this comparison of the Ford Focus versus the Mazda CX-5, the Mazda CX-5 is a better car than the Ford Focus.Ī used 2018 Ford Focus ranges from $11,499 to $18,998 while a used 2018 Mazda CX-5 is priced between $19,198 to $28,233. The Ford Focus and Mazda CX-5 have the same fuel efficiency. The Mazda CX-5 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Whereas the RAV4 only offers one engine, higher-spec examples of the CX-5 are fitted with a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder developing 250 hp and 320 lb-ft of.

When we compare the Ford Focus to the Mazda CX-5, the Ford Focus has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars.

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