Mazda CX-5 vs Jeep Renegade
What's the difference?

Mazda CX-5

$37,240 - $56,150

2026 price

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Jeep Renegade

$6,999 - $15,990

2016 price

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Chery Tiggo 8 PRO MAX

Land Rover Discovery Sport

Mercedes-Benz EQ-Class

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Mercedes-Benz G63

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

Mini Countryman

Mitsubishi ASX

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi Pajero

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

Summary

2026 Mazda CX-5

2016 Jeep Renegade

By Emily Agar

By Peter Anderson

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.5L

Inline 4, 2.4L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

7.4L/100km (combined)

7.5L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Comfortable, dynamic drive
Practical family interior
Strong safety package

Tonka tough
Lots of standard inclusions
Looks the part

Dislikes

No hybrid option
Engine can feel sluggish
No rear charging ports

Iffy entertainment software
Naff interior
Vague steering

2026 Mazda CX-5 Summary

The new-generation Mazda CX-5 is here, promising to be bigger, better and bolder, with fresh styling, sharper handling and more technology. But in a market where hybrid power is becoming increasingly hard to ignore, has Mazda left the CX-5 at a disadvantage? I’ve spent a week with the Evolve grade to find out for you.

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2016 Jeep Renegade Summary

Jeep's Renegade might be late to the mini-SUV party but it comes with a pretty impressive back catalogue to suggest that this is a SUV that can cash the cheques its name can write.

The top of the range Trailhawk can write even bigger cheques than the lower models, bringing with it a range of off-road tech toys to let you really get down and dirty.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Mazda CX-5 2016 Jeep Renegade

Verdict

The Mazda CX-5 Evolve kicks some goals and with its comfortable on-road handling, robust safety equipment and practical interior, it’s still a solid choice for families looking for a mid-sized SUV. The only thing it’s missing is a hybrid powertrain, which would make this already well-rounded package even more compelling.

Verdict

Rugged, dependable and good off-road are the most obvious qualities of the Trailhawk. It stands out from the rest of the mini-SUVs by being able to do the S and the U with plenty of vigour.

It's just a shame that its on-road manners can't match that of its big brother, the Cherokee. Unless you're planning on proper off-roading, the Trailhawk might not be quite what you're looking for.

Mazda CX-5 vs Jeep Renegade What's the difference?

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Verdict

Mazda CX-5 vs Jeep Renegade
What's the difference?