The updated 2022 Mazda CX-5 joins the lineup at Kelly Mazda in Scranton, PA, this year, bringing a revamped front design and other refinements, to the best-selling Mazda at our dealership.

If you're considering the 2022 Mazda CX-5, it's a good idea to see how it compares with the rest of the competition. Our team has come up with a comparison review of the 2022 Mazda CX-5 vs. the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. Stay on this page to learn what makes the Mazda CX-5 the obvious better choice. If you've already made up your mind, check out our 2022 Mazda CX-5 inventory using the link below.

2022 Mazda CX-5	VS	2022 Volkswagen tiguan
$25,900	Starting MSRP	$26,295
2.5L Skyactiv®-G 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with Cylinder Deactivation	Base Engine	2.0L 4-cylinder 16-valve turbocharged engine with intercooler
187 hp @ 6,000 rpm	Horsepower	184 hp @ 6,000 rpm
186 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm	Torque	221 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm
Standard	All-Wheel Drive (AWD)	Optional
24 / 30 mpg (City/Highway)	EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy	23 / 30 mpg (City/Highway)

What makes the 2022 Mazda CX-5 better?

When comparing the 2022 Mazda CX-5 and the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, one of the first things that stand out is the availability of standard all-wheel-drive (AWD) on the 2022 Mazda CX-5. Every 2022 CX-5 trim comes standard with Mazda's intelligent i-Activ AWD system, while the 2022 VW Tiguan offers 4Motion AWD, but it's only optional and adds to its overall price.

Regarding performance, the Mazda CX-5 has a clear advantage over the VW Tiguan when it comes to horsepower with 187 hp compared to the Tiguan's 184 hp. Mazda's 2.5-liter Skyactiv® engine with cylinder deactivation is also more refined and fuel-efficient than the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine in the VW. Despite the standard AWD, the CX-05 has a better EPA MPG rating in city driving conditions, making it ideal for your daily Scranton commutes. You also get a 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbocharged engine that churns out 256 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque on the CX-5 Turbo and CX-5 Turbo Signature trims. On the other hand, the Tiguan comes with only one standard powertrain.

The 2022 Mazda CX-5 also has a more modern and dynamic appearance that fits the urban landscape more. The interior of the CX-5 is also the more well-equipped of the two, with features like: