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When you think about relaxation, do you think of the allure of winter’s first snowfall? The excitement of buying new flowers for your garden? The first dive into the ocean in July? The satisfying crunch of orange leaves underfoot? In the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan and Mazda CX-5, you can experience all of life’s greatest moments through all the seasons.
At Toms River VW, near Toms River, Brick, and Freehold, NJ, these SUVs are ready to accompany you wherever your life moves. Want to see how these vehicle’s performance, interior, and safety features take you through all the seasons? Read on below!
Fuel-Efficient Performers When you look into the 2021 VW Tiguan and Mazda CX-5’s performances, they offer comparable engine outputs and drivetrains. Both SUVs provide standard front-wheel drive (FWD), but make their all-wheel drive (AWD) systems available. Whether you opt for the Volkswagen 4MOTION® AWD or the Mazda i-ACTIV AWD®, these vehicles perform well on icy, snowy, or uneven road conditions.
However, it is their transmissions and fuel efficiency that set these two SUVs apart. The VW Tiguan supplies an 8-speed automatic transmission, while the Mazda CX-5 offers a 6-speed transmission. Paired with its powerful engine, the VW Tiguan can accelerate faster, thanks to its transmission system. Meanwhile, the Mazda CX-5 will take more time revving up.
If a fuel-efficient vehicle is what you’re looking for, the VW Tiguan offers a 15.9-gallon or 16.4-gallon fuel tank capacity, depending on which model you choose. Meanwhile, the Mazda CX-5 supplies a 14.8-gallon or a 15.3-gallon fuel tank. Paired with its impressive fuel economy, your VW SUV allows you to make fewer stops at the pump than the Mazda.
Are you planning a cabin retreat with your friends in the fall? The 2021 VW Tiguan and Mazda CX-5 are your perfect travel companions. You and six friends can sit comfortably in the VW Tiguan, while the Mazda CX-5 seats up to five people.
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Interior Dimensions |
VW Tiguan |
Mazda CX-5 |
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Headroom (inches) |
First row: 39.6
Second row: 39.1 Third row: 33.8 |
First row: 39.7
Second row: 39 |
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Legroom (inches) |
First row: 40.2
Second row: 36.6 Third row: 27.9 |
First row: 41
Second row: 39.6 |
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Shoulder room (inches) |
First row: 57
Second row: 55.9 Third row: 47.8 |
First row: 57.1
Second row: 54.8 |
With an extra third row of seating and a total 123.9 cubic feet of passenger volume, the VW Tiguan is perfect for any fun-in-the-sun plans that draw a crowd. The Mazda CX-5’s 103.6 cubic feet of passenger room is also spacious, but seats two fewer people. If you want to bring more people along, the VW Tiguan may be your best option.
Do you need to bring beach chairs, boogie boards, umbrellas, or a boatload of snacks? The VW Tiguan provides 65.7 cubic feet of cargo volume, while the Mazda CX-5 offers 59.6 cubic feet of cargo volume. You can pack more sand-digging tools and molds into the VW, while smaller items might get lost in the mix in the Mazda.
When comparing the 2021 VW Tiguan and the Mazda CX-5, they are both vacation-ready. However, thanks to its fuel efficiency, additional safety features, and spacious interior, our team believes the VW Tiguan is the SUV to take along to all your dream destinations.
Ready to take a ride to relaxation station? Visit Toms River VW, near Toms River, Brick, and Freehold, New Jersey, to get behind the wheel of the VW Tiguan today!
