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Mazda CX-5 Volkswagen Tiguan

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Mazda CX-5 Volkswagen Tiguan
Model years 2017-now 2024-now
From (indicative) € 38,990 € 43,500
Status Available Available
Fuel Petrol Petrol
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability 82/100 71/100
Combined efficiency rating 58/100 –
Efficiency 55/100 66/100
Practicality 74/100 80/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) 35/100 33/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Power (hp) 165 150
0–100 km/h (s) 10.5 9.1
Top speed (km/h) 201 209
Length (mm) 4575 4539
Width (mm) 1845 1842
Height (mm) 1680 1658
Kerb weight (kg) 1588 1601
Boot (l) 510 652
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) 7.4 7
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) 1800 1800

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Mazda CX-5 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data; mature platform since 2017 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mazda CX-5 · Combined efficiency rating: WLTP 7.4 l/100km petrol without hybridisation, relatively high for segment; editorial weighting · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mazda CX-5 · Efficiency: Owner-reported l/100km vs WLTP 7.4, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mazda CX-5 · Practicality: 510 l boot, 1,800 kg braked towing weight, editorial weighting of specs · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mazda CX-5 · Value retention: Insufficient clear-cut residual-value data for this trim and reference date · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mazda CX-5 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volkswagen Tiguan · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Tiguan · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 7.0 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Tiguan · Practicality: Boot 652 l + towing weight 1,800 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Tiguan · Value retention: Generation too recently on the market for stable residual-value data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Tiguan · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol 7.0 l/100km + exhaust emissions / LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · KF, facelift (2024)

Mazda CX-5

Compact SUV with a Skyactiv-G petrol engine, KF generation with 2024 facelift. No hybrid or mild-hybrid drive in this version: WLTP consumption around 7.4 l/100km (manufacturer figure). 510 l boot, braked towing weight 1,800 kg. Indicative starting price; check the official configurator for the current figure.

Profile · III (2024)

Volkswagen Tiguan

Third Tiguan generation on the MQB-evo platform, in the base the 1.5 TSI petrol four-cylinder with 48V mild hybrid. WLTP around 7.0 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report mixed 7.5-8 l/100km (public forums, not measured by us). Boot 652 l.

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