Mazda CX-5 I

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
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,540–4,560 mm RDW | 4,550 mm TC | 4,540 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm RDW | 1,840 mm TC | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,670–1,710 mm RDW | 1,670 mm TC | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm RDW | 2,700 mm TC | 2,700 mm |
| Front track | 1,585 mm ASTRA | 1,580 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,590 mm ASTRA | 1,580 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,290–1,415 kg RDW | 1,451–1,629 kg TC | 1,455–1,555 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,390–1,515 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,930–2,065 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,800 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 690–750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 187–200 km/h RDW | – | 187–208 km/h |
| Torque | 208–420 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 test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | 86.9% (86.5–87.2) | 86.4% | 39,931 |
| 9–12 years | 79.7% (79.3–80.1) | 77.9% | 38,114 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 26.7% | 29.6% |
| Brakes | 26.3% | 24.1% |
| Suspension | 22.1% | 19.9% |
| Steering | 10.4% | 3.0% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 6.8% | 7.5% |
| Lights and electrics | 6.4% | 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 version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2016 | 2.2 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 134–139 g/km | 197,176 |
| 2012–2016 | 2.0 L | 121 kW (165 PS) | Petrol | 139–140 g/km | 79,359 |
| 2012–2016 | 2.2 L | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | 140–142 g/km | 78,227 |
| 2012–2016 | 2.0 L | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | 155 g/km | 47,195 |
| 2015–2016 | 2.5 L | 141 kW (192 PS) | Petrol | 165 g/km | 10,501 |
| 2016 | 2.2 L | 129 kW (175 PS) | Petrol | 140 g/km | 2,090 |
| 2013–2016 | 2.0 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Petrol | 139–143 g/km | 2,504 |
| 2016 | 2.2 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 119 g/km | 780 |
| 2012–2014 | – | – | Diesel | 138–142 g/km | 140 |
| 2014 | 2.2 L | 121 kW (165 PS) | Petrol | 139 g/km | 10 |
| 2013 | 2.2 L | – | Other fuel | 133 g/km | 4,666 |
| 2013 | 2.0 L | – | Other fuel | 143 g/km | 704 |
| 2012–2013 | – | – | Petrol | 150–154 g/km | 54 |
| 2013 | 2.2 L | – | Other fuel | 135 g/km | 12 |
| 2012 | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 136 g/km | 617 |
| 2012 | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 137 g/km | 113 |
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 version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–20172.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) 2WD | 2.2 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2012–20172.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) 2WD | 2.2 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2012–20172.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) 4WD | 2.2 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 136 g/km |
| 2012–20172.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) 4WD | 2.2 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2012–20172.2 SKYACTIV-D (175PS) 4WD | 2.2 L | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 136 g/km |
| 2012–20172.2 SKYACTIV-D (175PS) 4WD | 2.2 L | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2012–20152.0 SKYACTIV-G (165PS) 2WD | 2.0 L | 121 kW (165 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2013–20142.0 SKYACTIV-G (165PS) 2WD | 2.0 L | 121 kW (165 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 20132.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) 2WD | 2.2 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 20132.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) 4WD | 2.2 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 136 g/km |
| 20132.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) 2WD | 2.2 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 20132.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) 4WD | 2.2 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 20132.2 SKYACTIV-D (175PS) 4WD | 2.2 L | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 136 g/km |
| 20132.2 SKYACTIV-D (175PS) 4WD | 2.2 L | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 144 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 version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015CX-5 2015 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (150ch) 4x2 BVM6 | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2015CX-5 2015 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (150ch) 4x2 BVA6 | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2015CX-5 2015 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (150ch) 4x4 BVM6 | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 136 g/km |
| 2015CX-5 2015 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (150ch) 4x4 BVA6 | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2015CX-5 2015 2.0L SKYACTIV-G (160ch) 4x4 BVM6 | – | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km |
| 2015CX-5 2015 2.0L SKYACTIV-G (160ch) 4x4 BVA6 | – | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2015CX-5 2015 2.0L SKYACTIV-G (165ch) 4x2 BVM6 | – | 121 kW (165 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2015CX-5 2015 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (175ch) 4x4 BVM6 | – | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 136 g/km |
| 2015CX-5 2015 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (175ch) 4x4 BVA6 | – | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2013–2014CX-5 2.2L SKYACTIV-D AWD BVA (150ch) | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2013–2014CX-5 2.2L SKYACTIV-D AWD BVM (150ch) | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 136 g/km |
| 2013–2014CX-5 2.2L SKYACTIV-D BVA (150ch) | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2013–2014CX-5 2.2L SKYACTIV-D BVM (150ch) | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2013–2014CX-5 2.0L SKYACTIV-G AWD BVA (160ch) | – | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2013–2014CX-5 2.0L SKYACTIV-G AWD BVM (160ch) | – | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2013–2014CX-5 2.0L SKYACTIV-G (165ch) | – | 121 kW (165 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2013–2014CX-5 2.2L SKYACTIV-D AWD BVA (175ch) | – | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2013–2014CX-5 2.2L SKYACTIV-D AWD BVM (175ch) | – | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 136 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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2016SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA | 190 g/km |
| 2014–2016SIDI | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 211–212 g/km |
| 2014–2016SIDI | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 27–29 MPG (8.1–8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 193–204 g/km |
| 2013–2015SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 201 g/km |
| 2013–2015SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 193 g/km |
Canada 3 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2016Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 8.2–8.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 189–199 g/km |
| 2013–2016Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.0–8.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 184–188 g/km |
| 2014–2016Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 8.1–9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 190–210 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.





