Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
Both cars record the same 0-100 km/h time of 8.3 seconds. 2025 Nissan Rogue SL 1.5T has the higher listed output at 201 hp; 2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Skyactiv-G AWD is rated at 187 hp, a difference of 14 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Nissan Rogue SL 1.5T at 305 Nm and 2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Skyactiv-G AWD at 252 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Skyactiv-G AWD has the lower recorded consumption at 7.5 L/100km; 2025 Nissan Rogue SL 1.5T is listed at 7.6 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Nissan Rogue SL 1.5T provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 879 litres versus 438 litres, a difference of 441 litres. 2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Skyactiv-G AWD carries the higher towing rating at 2,000 kg, while 2025 Nissan Rogue SL 1.5T is listed at 680 kg. 2025 Nissan Rogue SL 1.5T is 73 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Skyactiv-G AWD has the lower listed starting price at $30,090, compared with $37,780 for 2025 Nissan Rogue SL 1.5T. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.