Mazda CX-5 I

Mazda CX-5 I
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The Mazda CX-5 I (2012–2016): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 56 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: KE

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,540–4,560 mm RDW4,550 mm TC4,540 mm
Width1,840 mm RDW1,840 mm TC1,840 mm
Height1,670–1,710 mm RDW1,670 mm TC1,670 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm RDW2,700 mm TC2,700 mm
Front track1,585 mm ASTRA1,580 mm TC–
Rear track1,590 mm ASTRA1,580 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,290–1,415 kg RDW1,451–1,629 kg TC1,455–1,555 kg
Mass in running order1,390–1,515 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight1,930–2,065 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,800 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer690–750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Performance
Top speed187–200 km/h RDW–187–208 km/h
Torque208–420 Nm ASTRA–208–380 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/65R17, 225/55R19

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2013: ★★★★☆ · 2014–2015: ★★★★★ · 2016: ★★★★☆

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
6–8 years86.9% (86.5–87.2)86.4%39,931
9–12 years79.7% (79.3–80.1)77.9%38,114

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres26.7%29.6%
Brakes26.3%24.1%
Suspension22.1%19.9%
Steering10.4%3.0%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)6.8%7.5%
Lights and electrics6.4%12.8%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1,215 complaints for model years 2012–2016. 55 crashes · 11 fires · 34 injuries

  • Electrical system 264
  • Lights 156
  • Transmission and drivetrain 150
  • Engine 134
  • Visibility and wipers 131
  • Brakes 126

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 56 versions of the Mazda CX-5 I

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European Union 16 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2012–20162.2 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel134–139 g/km197,176
2012–20162.0 L121 kW (165 PS)Petrol139–140 g/km79,359
2012–20162.2 L129 kW (175 PS)Diesel140–142 g/km78,227
2012–20162.0 L118 kW (160 PS)Petrol155 g/km47,195
2015–20162.5 L141 kW (192 PS)Petrol165 g/km10,501
20162.2 L129 kW (175 PS)Petrol140 g/km2,090
2013–20162.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Petrol139–143 g/km2,504
20162.2 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol119 g/km780
2012–2014––Diesel138–142 g/km140
20142.2 L121 kW (165 PS)Petrol139 g/km10
20132.2 L–Other fuel133 g/km4,666
20132.0 L–Other fuel143 g/km704
2012–2013––Petrol150–154 g/km54
20132.2 L–Other fuel135 g/km12
20122.2 L–Diesel136 g/km617
20122.2 L–Diesel137 g/km113

United Kingdom 14 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2012–20172.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) 2WD2.2 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.6 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2012–20172.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) 2WD2.2 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.3 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2012–20172.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) 4WD2.2 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km
2012–20172.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) 4WD2.2 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2012–20172.2 SKYACTIV-D (175PS) 4WD2.2 L129 kW (175 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km
2012–20172.2 SKYACTIV-D (175PS) 4WD2.2 L129 kW (175 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2012–20152.0 SKYACTIV-G (165PS) 2WD2.0 L121 kW (165 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2013–20142.0 SKYACTIV-G (165PS) 2WD2.0 L121 kW (165 PS)PetrolManual6.0 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
20132.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) 2WD2.2 L110 kW (150 PS)DieselManual4.6 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
20132.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) 4WD2.2 L110 kW (150 PS)DieselManual5.2 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km
20132.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) 2WD2.2 L110 kW (150 PS)DieselAutomatic5.3 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
20132.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) 4WD2.2 L110 kW (150 PS)DieselAutomatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
20132.2 SKYACTIV-D (175PS) 4WD2.2 L129 kW (175 PS)DieselManual5.2 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km
20132.2 SKYACTIV-D (175PS) 4WD2.2 L129 kW (175 PS)DieselAutomatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km

France 18 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015CX-5 2015 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (150ch) 4x2 BVM6–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.6 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2015CX-5 2015 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (150ch) 4x2 BVA6–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.3 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2015CX-5 2015 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (150ch) 4x4 BVM6–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km
2015CX-5 2015 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (150ch) 4x4 BVA6–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2015CX-5 2015 2.0L SKYACTIV-G (160ch) 4x4 BVM6–118 kW (160 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.7 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
2015CX-5 2015 2.0L SKYACTIV-G (160ch) 4x4 BVA6–118 kW (160 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km NEDC155 g/km
2015CX-5 2015 2.0L SKYACTIV-G (165ch) 4x2 BVM6–121 kW (165 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2015CX-5 2015 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (175ch) 4x4 BVM6–129 kW (175 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km
2015CX-5 2015 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (175ch) 4x4 BVA6–129 kW (175 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2013–2014CX-5 2.2L SKYACTIV-D AWD BVA (150ch)–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2013–2014CX-5 2.2L SKYACTIV-D AWD BVM (150ch)–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km
2013–2014CX-5 2.2L SKYACTIV-D BVA (150ch)–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.3 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2013–2014CX-5 2.2L SKYACTIV-D BVM (150ch)–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.6 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2013–2014CX-5 2.0L SKYACTIV-G AWD BVA (160ch)–118 kW (160 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km NEDC155 g/km
2013–2014CX-5 2.0L SKYACTIV-G AWD BVM (160ch)–118 kW (160 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC155 g/km
2013–2014CX-5 2.0L SKYACTIV-G (165ch)–121 kW (165 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2013–2014CX-5 2.2L SKYACTIV-D AWD BVA (175ch)–129 kW (175 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2013–2014CX-5 2.2L SKYACTIV-D AWD BVM (175ch)–129 kW (175 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km

United States 5 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013–2016SIDI2.0 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA190 g/km
2014–2016SIDI2.5 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA211–212 g/km
2014–2016SIDI2.5 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive27–29 MPG (8.1–8.7 L/100 km) EPA193–204 g/km
2013–2015SIDI2.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA201 g/km
2013–2015SIDI2.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA193 g/km

Canada 3 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013–2016Sport utility vehicle: Small2.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic8.2–8.5 L/100 km 5-cycle189–199 g/km
2013–2016Sport utility vehicle: Small2.0 LPetrol6-speed manual8.0–8.1 L/100 km 5-cycle184–188 g/km
2014–2016Sport utility vehicle: Small2.5 LPetrol6-speed automatic8.1–9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle190–210 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.