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Mazda CX-5 vs Mitsubishi Grandis – Which model is better for everyday use?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-5 or Mitsubishi Grandis?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mitsubishi Grandis has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24800 £, while the Mazda CX-5 costs 30000 £. That’s a price difference of around 5152 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mitsubishi Grandis manages with 4.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mitsubishi Grandis has a to a small extent edge – offering 158 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Grandis is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 9.10 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.50 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda CX-5 performs minimal better – reaching 195 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Grandis tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mitsubishi Grandis pulls a bit stronger with 265 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 27 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mitsubishi Grandis is slightly lighter – 1359 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 270 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers slight more room – 583 L compared to 576 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-5 performs a bit better – up to 2019 L, which is about 337 L more than the Mitsubishi Grandis.

Who wins the race?

The Mitsubishi Grandis proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mitsubishi Grandis is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Mitsubishi Grandis

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 6.1 L
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Mazda CX-5

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The Mazda CX-5 blends elegant, athletic styling with a surprisingly engaging driving character, turning routine trips into small, satisfying adventures. Inside it feels thoughtfully built and comfortable, offering sensible practicality and a premium feel that punches above its price.

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Mitsubishi Grandis

The Mitsubishi Grandis is a no-nonsense MPV that hides a surprisingly sleek profile, making family duty look almost stylish. It’s spacious, easy to drive, and built to shrug off daily chaos, though the cabin feels dated and it prefers a relaxed cruise to any hot-hatch antics.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30000 - 39500 £
Price
24800 - 35000 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.4 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
157 - 168 g/km
co2
98 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1629 - 1671 kg
Curb weight
1359 - 1465 kg
Trunk capacity
583 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
4690 mm
Length
4413 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1797 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1575 mm
Max trunk capacity
2019 L
Max trunk capacity
1582 - 1682 L
Payload
-
Payload
455 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
141 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
195 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
238 Nm
Torque
245 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
104 kW
Power kW
104 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1333 - 1789 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mitsubishi

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What drivetrain options does the Mazda CX-5 have?

The Mazda CX-5 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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