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Mazda CX-5 vs SsangYong Torres comparison

Compare performance (141 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 33,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-5 or SsangYong Torres?

Mazda CX-5 vs SsangYong Torres: Key differences

Mazda CX-5

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
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SsangYong Torres

  • visibly more power
  • barely lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda CX-5 is slightly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the SsangYong Torres costs 33,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda CX-5 uses 7 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Torres

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 SsangYong Torres offers visibly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda CX-5 is only slightly faster – reaching 195 km/h, while the SsangYong Torres tops out at 194 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Torres delivers markedly more torque with 339 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 101 Nm more.

CX-5

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 terms of curb weight, SsangYong Torres is barely lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 131 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers moderately more boot space – 703 L compared to 583 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-5 offers somewhat more capacity – up to 2,019 L, about 357 L more than the SsangYong Torres.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-5 carries only slightly more – 601 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Torres 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.

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Torres

SsangYong Torres

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 462 km
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Reviews Mazda CX-5

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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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SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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SsangYong Torres

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
157 - 168 g/km
co2
0 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 583 L
Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
4,690 mm
Length
4,700 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,695 mm
Height
1,710 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,019 L
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Payload
601 kg
Payload
552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
141 HP
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
195 km/h
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
238 Nm
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
104 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
SsangYong
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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