2021 Mazda CX-5 vs 2021 Jeep Cherokee | Milwaukee

Mazda was once again crowned “Best Car Brand” in 2021 by US News and World Report, the sixth consecutive year it has won the award. A big contributor to this and prior years’ win was the CX-5. It’s an exceptional crossover that has become the vehicle to beat. And today, we’ll be putting it to the test.

Below, you’ll find our comparison of the 2021 Mazda CX-5 and the 2021 Jeep Cherokee. We’ve selected a popular trim for each vehicle that’s well appointed. There’s a table directly comparing starting costs, powertrain specs, and fuel economy. Underneath that, you’ll find two reasons we think you’ll want one vehicle over the other.

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More Cargo Space

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 has excellent cargo storage options. Alongside the small item storage cleverly placed around the cabin, it also has respectable cargo space. When the second-row seats are in place, there’s 30.9 cu-ft of space. When those seats are folded down, the cargo bay extends to 59.6 cu-ft. The 2021 Jeep Cherokee is smaller than the CX-5. It only has 25.8 cu-ft of cargo space behind the rear row. With those seats folded down, there’s only 54.7 cu-ft of space.

Better Drivability

Mazda is known for making very drivable vehicles. Every model they produce has exceptional handling and communicative steering. That includes the 2021 CX-5. Whether you’re on long, winding roads or are circling a parking lot looking for a spot, the CX-5 handles perfectly. As Edmunds put it in its review, “[the 2021 CX-5] is the best-handling small crossover. No doubt about it.” The 2021 Cherokee is completely average. While that’s not necessarily a bad thing, it why would you want to pay for something worse?

Interested in a new Mazda CX-5? Give Hall Cars a call.