Each model has the same mission: to comfortably and capably transport families around Gastonia, Charlotte, and Lincolnton, NC. While the goal is the same for the Mazda CX-5, Palisade, and Telluride, our Mazda of Gastonia team wanted to highlight the differences in these chief competitors!
Sturdy performance is a must as you load your SUV with cargo, family members, pets, and anything else. For large models like these, torque typically trumps horsepower. So, which is the strongest, the Mazda CX-5, Kia Telluride, or Hyundai Palisade? That distinction belongs to the Mazda.
With the Mazda CX-5, you can enjoy 320 lb-ft of torque, thanks to a 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder motor. Interestingly enough, the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade each have a 3.8L 6-cylinder motor. In both SUVs, the 6-cylinder peaks at 262 lb-ft of torque.
When factoring in efficiency after looking at overall strength, the Mazda CX-5 performance becomes more appealing. Because the Mazda CX-5 is the only SUV in this comparison to offer an alternative engine, it thoroughly trumps the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade in MPG rating.
With the standard 4-cylinder 2.5L engine in the Mazda CX-5, you can enjoy an EPA-estimated 25 city/31 highway MPG.1 When choosing all-wheel drive (AWD) instead of front-wheel drive (FWD), the EPA-estimated numbers are still a generous 24 city/30 highway MPG.1
For the Kia Telluride, you can expect an EPA-estimated 20 city/26 highway MPG in FWD and even less in AWD. The Hyundai Palisade is similarly thirsty, reaching just an EPA-estimated 19 city/26 highway MPG in its most efficient form.
You don’t want your SUV to be just another large family-hauler rolling around the local streets. Whether it’s an infusion of style, technology, or practicality, having the chance to customize your Mazda CX-5, Kia Telluride, and Hyundai Palisade is important. When comparing the trio, the Mazda offers five trim levels, while the Kia offers four, and the Hyundai offers just three.
The array of unique trims in the Mazda CX-5 are arranged as follows:
The less diverse Kia Telluride comes in LX, S, EX, and SX trims. As for the Hyundai, it has just the SE, SEL, and Limited trims to select from.
The large SUV segment is growing, with competition becoming fiercer each year. For those near Gastonia, Charlotte, and Lincolnton, North Carolina, the Mazda CX-5 still has an edge over the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade.
To enjoy the performance and uniqueness of the Mazda CX-5 for yourself, come by Mazda of Gastonia!
