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SsangYong Rexton vs Mazda CX-5 comparison

Compare performance (202 HP vs 141 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Rexton or Mazda CX-5?

SsangYong Rexton vs Mazda CX-5: Key differences

SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mazda CX-5

4.7 (11 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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

Rexton

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda CX-5 is visibly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the SsangYong Rexton costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda CX-5 uses 7 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

CX-5

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the SsangYong Rexton offers noticeably more power – delivering 202 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-5 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 10.5 s, while the SsangYong Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Rexton delivers substantially more torque with 441 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 203 Nm more.

Rexton

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: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda CX-5 is clearly lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 2,145 kg. The difference is around 516 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers significantly more boot space – 784 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 318 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries markedly more – 770 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 169 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Rexton is decisively ahead 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 £41,100
Rexton

SsangYong Rexton

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 202 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.2 L/100km
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Reviews SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Frank Williams CPA/ ACCA/ CPD
22 Jan 2026, 01:20:01

Ssang Yong Rexton is better than the Land Cruiser

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Ghighi
26 Jul 2026, 15:53:31

Mazda is much better designed. Audis are pretty ugly overall, especially the "Q" series.

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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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SsangYong Rexton
Mazda CX-5

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
214 - 216 g/km
co2
157 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Curb weight
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
4,850 mm
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,825 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
655 - 770 kg
Payload
566 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
202 HP
Power HP
141 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
184 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
441 Nm
Torque
238 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
148 kW
Power kW
104 kW
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Mazda
Is the SsangYong Rexton offered with different drivetrains?

The SsangYong Rexton is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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