Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota C-HR – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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

Toyota C-HR has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Mazda CX-5 costs 30000 £. That’s a price difference of around 866 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota C-HR manages with 0.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L. The difference is about 6.20 L per 100 km.

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 Toyota C-HR has a distinct edge – offering 223 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota C-HR is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.50 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda CX-5 performs barely noticeable better – reaching 195 km/h, while the Toyota C-HR tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Toyota C-HR is barely noticeable lighter – 1505 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 124 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers evident more room – 583 L compared to 447 L. That’s a difference of about 136 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-5 performs convincingly better – up to 2019 L, which is about 864 L more than the Toyota C-HR.

Our conclusion: The Toyota C-HR proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Toyota C-HR is the better all-rounder in this comparison.