Volkswagen Tiguan vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan

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Mazda CX-5

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2024 Volkswagen

Tiguan

2024 Mazda

CX-5

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CarExpert Score

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Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan ALLSPACE 132TSI LIFE

Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Towing

Long distance driving

Fuel Efficiency

58L - 60L

354 to 576 km

56L - 58L

386 to 476 km

ANCAP Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$40,990 - $73,790

$36,590 - $55,000

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CarExpert's Take

Scott Collie

Contributor

Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Spacious, practical interior
Polished, punchy turbocharged engine
Recent price cuts improve equation

Misses

Functional interior lacks flair
Third row remains occasional use only
Starting to look old alongside fresher rivals

James Wong

Marketplace Editor

James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Smart looks, plush cabin
Torquey turbo petrol
Keen driving dynamics

Misses

G35 Turbo is too thirsty
On the smaller side of the class
Feeling a little dated in 2024

Standard Features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Wireless phone charger

Powered tailgate

Rear air vents

Adaptive cruise control

Climate control

Reversing sensors

Reversing camera

Autonomous emergency braking

Optional Features

Premium Paint (+$795)

Colours Available

The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:

Pure White
Dolphin Grey Metallic
Night Shade Blue Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Deep Black Pearl

Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option.

The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:

Pure White
Dolphin Grey Metallic
Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Deep Black Pearl

The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:

Soul Red Crystal metallic
Eternal Blue mica
Deep Crystal Blue mica
Jet Black mica
Rhodium White metallic
Sonic Silver metallic
Zircon Sand metallic
Machine Grey metallic
Polymetal Grey metallic
Platinum Quartz metallic

Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.

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Reviews

7.8

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 132TSI Life review

The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is approaching the end of its life, but it's still a solid and practical family SUV.

Scott Collie

7.7

2025 Mazda CX-5 review

The CX-5 remains an old faithful for Aussie buyers, and the G35 Akera is a punchy and luxurious flagship – if a little dated and thirsty now.

James Wong

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Specs

Type
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI		TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ
Size (cc)
1395 - 1984		1997 - 2488
Size (L)
1.4L, 2.0L		2.5L, 2.0L
Induction
TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4		TURBO 4, INLINE 4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16		16
Power
110kW - 235kW		115kW - 170kW
Power RPM
3500 - 5600		5000 - 6000
Torque
250Nm - 400Nm		200Nm - 420Nm
Torque RPM
1500 - 2000		2000 - 4000
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
9.6 - 16		10.5 - 13

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison