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2026 Mazda CX-5 vs 2026 Ford Escape

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 26 MPG vs 40 MPG combined — Ford Escape is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2600 vs $1700 — Ford Escape saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 Mazda CX-5 2026 Ford Escape
Year20262026
ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Drive4-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Cylinders44
Displacement (L)2.52.5
City MPG2442
Highway MPG3037
Combined MPG2640
Annual Fuel Cost$2600$1700
CO₂ (g/mile)339.0222.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score5/108/10
EPA GHG Score5/109/10
🚗 2026 Mazda CX-5

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD with 26 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. 4-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Ford Escape

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 40 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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