Jeep Cherokee vs Mazda CX-5

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Jeep Cherokee

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2026 Mazda CX-5

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Overview

Spec	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)	Mazda CX-52.5 S
Selected trim	4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)	2.5 S
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	continuously variable-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	hybrid	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)	Mazda CX-52.5 S
MSRP	$35,000	$29,990 (best)
Lowest listing price	$37,475 (best)	—
Median listing price	$38,675 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$40,775 (best)	—
For sale now	10 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)	Mazda CX-52.5 S
Combined MPG	37 MPG (best)	25 MPG
City MPG	39 MPG (best)	23 MPG
Highway MPG	35 MPG (best)	29 MPG
Fuel tank	13.7 gal	15.3 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)	Mazda CX-52.5 S
Horsepower	177 hp	187 hp (best)
Torque	221 lb-ft (best)	186 lb-ft
Engine size	1.6 L	2.5 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)	Mazda CX-52.5 S
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	68.3 cu ft (best)	66.5 cu ft
Towing capacity	3,500 lbs (best)	1,500 lbs
Payload	850 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	4,295 lbs	3,856 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	8 in	8 in
Wheelbase	113 in (best)	110.8 in
Length	188.1 in (best)	184.6 in
Width	74.7 in (best)	73.2 in
Height	67.5 in (best)	66.7 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)	Mazda CX-52.5 S
Open recalls (YMM scope)	2	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Jeep Cherokee	Mazda CX-5
1	4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT) $35,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)	2.5 S $29,990 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Laredo $38,000 MSRP	2.5 S Select $31,990 MSRP
3	Limited $40,000 MSRP	2.5 S Preferred $34,250 MSRP
4	Limited Altitude $40,595 MSRP	2.5 S Premium $36,900 MSRP
5	85th Anniversary Edition $40,905 MSRP	2.5 S Premium Plus $38,990 MSRP
6	Overland $43,000 MSRP	—

Trim

Jeep Cherokee

Mazda CX-5

4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)

$35,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2.5 S

$29,990 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Laredo

$38,000 MSRP

2.5 S Select

$31,990 MSRP

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