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Mazda CX-5 vs Vauxhall Frontera comparison

Compare performance (141 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-5 or Vauxhall Frontera?

Mazda CX-5 vs Vauxhall Frontera: Key differences

Mazda CX-5

4.6 (9 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Frontera

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CX-5

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.

Vauxhall Frontera is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Mazda CX-5 costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Frontera uses 5.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Frontera

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 Vauxhall Frontera offers marginally more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Frontera is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.5 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-5 delivers marginally more torque with 238 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 8 Nm more.

CX-5

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is slightly lighter – 1,394 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers only slightly more boot space – 466 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 6 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-5 carries only slightly more – 601 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Frontera holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £20,700
Frontera

Vauxhall Frontera

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 308 - 400 km
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Mazda CX-5

The Mazda CX-5 blends sporty handling with a refined, premium interior, making everyday driving feel engaging and comfortable. It pairs stylish design and thoughtful cabin materials with user-friendly tech to deliver a well-rounded compact SUV that suits drivers who want more driver involvement without sacrificing practicality.

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Reviews Mazda CX-5

4.6 (9 Reviews)
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Marc Adriaans
4 Jun 2026, 13:04:31

I've been driving Mazdas for about ten years now without problems and with a lot of enjoyment. The last 3.5 years in a CX‑5. A really nice, smooth car that can tow quite a bit too, although I wouldn't recommend doing that with the FWD because it lacks grip on the front axle — so if you fit a towbar always choose the AWD. The only downside I can think of, after long consideration, is... nothing 🤔

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Bengt
25 Jan 2026, 14:05:09

I've owned several Volvos, but I drive a Mazda now and would never switch back.

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Vauxhall Frontera

The Opel Frontera is a rugged, no-nonsense SUV that balances off-road capability with comfortable everyday driving. It offers straightforward mechanics and a practical cabin, making it a sensible choice for buyers who value durability over flash.

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4.1 (7 Reviews)
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Pascal
5 Jun 2026, 04:10:37

A thoroughly bad cheap car. Feels like a C3 Aircross for the poor.

That's a reason to change employers! Terrible car.

It already has a nickname, "Klapperchen"

I think any Dacia is better!

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Roch
18 May 2026, 10:12:50

Automatic gearbox and certain features, like the windshield wipers that aren’t optional; the trunk capacity is larger on the 5-seat Frontera.

Wolfgang
6 May 2026, 04:24:52

I just like the Opel better (maybe only because I'm very disappointed in VW and therefore also in its subsidiaries).

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Gilbert
14 Apr 2026, 08:19:17

I bought the Opel Frontera GS 145PS after also testing the VW T‑Roc; so far I've driven about 5,800 km in it.

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- modern design that stands out from the crowd
- low fuel consumption
- very good seats and plenty of space front and rear
- large, practical boot
- good performance characteristics
- very easy to get into
- simple controls, partly with physical buttons
- clear, well‑laid‑out cockpit

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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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Vauxhall Frontera

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
308 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
157 - 169 g/km
co2
0 - 118 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
566 - 601 kg
Payload
436 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
141 HP
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
238 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
104 kW
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Mazda CX-5 offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda CX-5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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