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2016 Nissan Rogue vs 2016 Mazda CX-5
By Product Expert | Posted in Nissan Rogue on Friday, August 12th, 2016 at 5:26 pm
How does Nissan Rogue compare to the Mazda CX-5?
The advantages to owning a compact crossover SUV continue to grow as each model becomes more impressive every new model year. The 2016 Nissan Rogue vs Mazda CX-5 are two competitors fairly similar in size serve well as family vehicles but also are prime choices for those looking to step up to something larger than a sedan or hatchback.
We’d like to talk a little more about how the Nissan Rogue compares to the Mazda CX-5. As smaller-sized sport utility vehicles, both do an excellent job of creating plenty of space for front and backseat passengers. The 2016 Nissan Rogue is available in three trim levels, two of which can be equipped with a third row of seating, bringing the total number of passengers to seven. The Mazda CX-5 chooses to remain a five-seater. It also doesn’t provide quite as much space as the Rogue is able to, coming up short at 64.8 cu-ft while the 2016 Rogue creates a maximum of 70.0 cu-ft.
| 2016 Nissan Rogue | vs | 2016 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cylinder | Base Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
| Yes | IIHS Top Safety Pick | Yes |
| 70 cu-ft | Max. Cargo Space | 64.8 cu-ft |
| 5-7 | Seating | 5 |
2016 Nissan Rogue: Always up for the adventure
The 2016 Nissan Rogue is powered by the same 2.5L 4-cylinder across its three trims, the S, SV, and SL. As for the Mazda CX-5, it too comes in three trim levels, while the base engine is a 2.0L 4-cylinder. It then bumps up to a 2.5L 4-cylinder for its higher end trims. Both vehicles do an excellent job of functioning as fuel savers; the Rogue is able to earn 26 city/ 33 hwy mpg, making it an ideal candidate for a daily driver and long-distance commuter.
In addition to being efficient choice crossovers, the Rogue and CX-5 both hold safety to the highest standard and have been named IIHS Top Safety Pick vehicles. The 2016 Rogue is lined with its advanced air bag system, features a tire pressuring monitoring system, and also shows off an Around View Monitor to give you a 360-degree, bird’s eye view of your Rogue when parking or reversing.
Drivers looking for additional safety measures can opt for the crash prevention systems by Nissan which include things like: Blind Spot Warning, Forward Emergency Braking, and Moving Object Detection. To learn more about the safety technology as well as all of the entertainment and convenience features in the Nissan Rogue, we encourage you to come by Glendale Nissan and learn more or take it for a test drive!
