Mazda CX-5 v Hyundai Tucson v Kia Sportage - which is the best affordable SUV?

When it comes to affordable SUVs you’ll be hard-pressed to find better alternatives than these three contenders - the Mazda CX-5, Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson. They all come in with starting prices between £20,000 to £25,000, but with so many similar features, which one should you go for? Join Mat for his latest group test to find out!
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[@x3merx3mer]

I miss these tests, all we get now are drag races of the cars we'll never have. This video actually helped me decide and buy myself a CX5.

[@x3merx3mer]

@@victoriavarlam its been 1year now and I am very happy with it! The only con is that it has a firm ride, but just like most other cars nowadays. There are many pros..its super fun to drive, I just love going on twisty roads, it gives you such confidence no matter what speed you're going. Everything in and out is super high quality, sound insulation is awesome...and its Mazda - everyone loves it! You'll have haters no matter what brand you take, but not Mazda :) Oh...and if you get petrol, its super quiet, super economical, BUT you gotta be skilled with gears if you want performance since it doesn't have turbo, revs are very important. Regular service is cheap, but body parts are expensive, so good insurance is a must. All in all, I tried everything in that price range, and to get that CX5 quality inside and out you gotta add AT LEAST 15k to go in the upper class. Nothing in its price range gets even close. Other than CX5 I only got that pleasantly surprised with 3008/5008

[@samuelb2375]

@@victoriavarlam biggest problem is a lot of the models, certainly not a majority, are known to have problems with their DPF system. This can really damage the car.

[@johnphiri4109]

Which cx5 variant did you buy? And how is it?

[@x3merx3mer]

@@johnphiri4109 one of the cheaper ones. "Takumi" equipment and 2.0 165bhp petrol engine (taxes are 4x higher for engines above 2.0 so nobody is buying the more powerful ones here). It's amazing. It Took time to get used to atmosphere engine and to rev it in order to use all the horses, but I love it. Driving/Handling is amazing and really refined car inside and out.

[@ne2256]

I just wanted to say the Mazda is a good car but I don't really like it's interior. It has a small screen. And I liek one like the Peugeot 3008

[@taminahmed3411]

Girlfriend: How Was I In Bed Matt: Good, But Not As Good As The BMW Idrive

[@khurshidmarwat9399]

Tamin Ahmed FYI girlfriends don’t ask this question :p

[@sabithpkcmnr]

She must be weird enough to ask her performance score..

[@LiamS94]

@@khurshidmarwat9399 If she does, you can always give her an avoid / consider / shortlist / buy rating

[@Lerppunen]

Old joke.

[@khurshidmarwat9399]

Liam S what does a “consider” mean? 🤔

[@himanshuvishu]

Tht kia is havin the most deceitful real looking fake exhausts ever

[@thatswiss1385]

Yes. I don't understand them at all but at least it isn't that ovious like Audi or Mercedes... Nontheless, I would buy the Mazda because of it's nice engines!

[@cerwynlewis3520]

The new audi s4 and s6 have fake exhausts worse than this id say

[@thatswiss1385]

@@cerwynlewis3520 That's what I said😂🤔

[@cerwynlewis3520]

@@thatswiss1385 Ah ye your reply didnt show up for some reason

[@612scalietti]

Didn't know that was fake till now

[@HouYitAh]

Dude, Korea and Japan aren't located in southeast Asia

[@eleonik76]

Who cares,they are all Chinese

[@hyunwooplay]

S.T T. OMG.. are u feel bad today?

[@eleonik76]

@@hyunwooplay Asks me someone who has origami instead of name

[@TheKruxed]

@@eleonik76 You are a fucking idiot, you literally use Cyrillic lol

[@endjfcar]

@@eleonik76 Does your brain have fungus like your rotten cheese?

[@Dguallpa98]

I miss my 2016.5 CX5. The 2.5 Skyactive engine was smooth to the touch and once I got behind the wheel of my CX 5 I didn't want to come off. I had a AWD so I put GF Goodrich KO2s and OMG it was off-road capable. I live in Alaska and it never let me down, except our family outgrown it. Now I have Toyota 4 Runner.

[@davidjohnson4451]

I looked at all of them. Ended up getting a Hyundai Tucson Sport. I have owned really high end performance cars. But I had a Tucson 2010, and it held up incredibly well. Now I have the 2019. The Aqua Blue Sport is awesome!

[@enriqueruiz5492]

I have the 2019 Hyundai tucson sport trim as well. Love it and oh yeah, I have the blue one as well. Gets lots of compliments

[@miguelangelcolon1345]

@@enriqueruiz5492 La comprastes nueva o usada? Saludos.

[@jasodanandvyas2565]

How is it holding up after those years? You have the 1.6T engine?

[@ddnn974]

Owned the 2500cc petrol version of the new CX5 for three years and it has proven to be thoroughly enjoyable to drive as my first SUV

[@TheSilversurfmonkey]

Test drove the Kia and Hyundai back-to-back yesterday and the Kia definitely felt more unsettled on minor roads, jiggling around and not feeling at all planted. Also more wind noise than Hyundai at >60mph and again, less planted at dual-carriageway/motorway speeds.

[@mobiusphantom3489]

Just bought a used 2015 CX5 2.2 Diesel to tow the caravan. LOVE it, took it for a drive out of town last weekend and it just went round any corner at whatever speed you told it too. Stuck like proverbial s**t to a blanket. The 2.2 Diesel has a tonne of punch and it climbed hills like it thought it was on the flat. Taking it for a five hour drive with a lightweight 6.5M caravan on the back this weekend which was the main reason for the Diesel and with the Radar adaptive cruise control I can't wait to hit the road.

[@Farangmoto]

Have you had the engine replaced yer as we have. Assuming you still have it.

[@georgevak03]

Love all your videos Keep up the great work!

[@breggmanchin8730]

This is clearly not from Southeast Asia. What you are trying to refer to is East Asia.

[@DevashishSaroha]

Maybe he wanted to avoid north asia that's why he didn't mention east asia instead he said south east asia

[@martinallenuk]

No one cares.

[@skim7943]

Far East Asia

[@kgspvgsp7569]

Dev Winchester is it okay ppl call you Dev cheater because they want to avoid calling u a witch?

[@HyperVanilo]

@@martinallenuk You reply to his comment, so you do care

[@williamgoss4691]

Great comparison video - and my fav car this mth, the CX-5, Won !! Hurrah !! Also a huge amount of info in such a short film; covered 3 vehicles in one film; Excellent !!

[@mattmaca]

In Australia the CX-5 is the no. 1 seller in it's segment(RAV4 may challenge it soon) but we still went with the Tuscon Elite. Whilst the CX has the better drive train and the interior is more lush the Tuscon is the best riding vehicle in it's segment. This is due to it being locally tuned to our conditions. Few other small advantages over the CX, boot space, comfort, spare, tech etc. Would be happy with either and even the Sportage I'm sure. Nice review.

[@spikeyspike79]

Mazda=rust

[@patricklin6177]

It would be interesting to watch the verdict of CX-5 and RAV4.

[@shrap8]

Nice honest review. Much appreciated

[@paulrose8967]

CX5 for reliability comfort and performance with many extras as standard . I've driven the X5 and the CX5 being 6ft4 loved them both equally for comfort and drive . Admittedly the X5 cabin is another level but the Mazda is no slouch tbh Putting the CX5 up against the two Korean big hitters after sitting in a Sportage and it's scratchy plastic cockpit haven. Think the Mazda is great value for money

[@spikeyspike79]

And for a lovely Mazda rust

[@toomuch9762]

@@spikeyspike79can you elaborate

[@spikeyspike79]

every Mazda develops rust way faster than any other Japanese or German brand. @@toomuch9762

[@TheJanderochefort]

Matt, Korea and Japan are not in the south east, they’re in the east. Nonetheless, this guide is really helpful for potential buyers!

[@stevetaylor8698]

I actually like there being a lip on the boot, it stops things rolling out (like an expensive bottle of wine!) and smashing on the floor when you open the boot to a full load of shopping.

[@jblondon1327]

Exactly. You don't load suitcases every week maybe once a year but you do load your shopping every week

[@awami1381]

I drive a 2013 Sportage. I 100% agree. It was Much better looking than the'13 Tuscon. It's also very stiff, seats are pretty hard. It's been breaking my back for almost 8 years. Maybe time to upgrade

[@30secs2ecstasy4]

In regards to kia and hyundai, there are two back truck levels for deeper rear. There is a track, you slide it out and put on the lower rack and you get about 5 inches deeper where the tire area is.

[@CG-ql5rr]

Great car reviews , fair with pros and cons Skyactive petrol in Mazda is way better than the other 2, I would go with the diesel unit but Mazda as the rest, still have problems with DPF

[@alisaied5774]

Finally !!!!! The video I've been waiting for

[@knightsmithrestorations5409]

No mention of warranty? Kia has 7 years! Plus it was the cheapest and in my view the best looking, although the “twin exhaust” cheating is a bit cheeky!!

[@ericb.4358]

AMEN! I love my 2019 MAZDA CX 5 Grand Touring Reserve (2.5 L. turbo AWD) . Here in Las Vegas, Nevada we can buy 100 octane "racing gas" for $8.00 per gallon. So yeah, I don't buy this Joy Juice often but when I do buy 1/2 a tank after using all of the 91 octane out of my tank I get more POWER. As in at least another 10 HP by my butt dyno. But I love this beautiful, luxurious compact SUV in its beautiful "Soul Crystal Red". Add an oil catch can to your GDI engined car and you're good for a few 100,000 miles.

[@triedproven9908]

I agree, even though the petrol version of the cx-5 lacked power everywhere below 5000 rpm. The exterior and interior design are elegant and I agree the suspension needs quality damping its too springy soft expecially when encountering course roads. Still the one I'd choose out of the 3 easily. With a more capable engine it could be fun. Also needs 50mph 6gear auto shift like the cx7 has, but I suspect its too far down on power.

[@JazibToysGiveaway]

Finally an affordable SUV comparison.

[@tdcm666]

For me, it's really a comparison between the Tucson and the CX-5. I find the rear turn signals of the Sportage to be too low

[@Micmoves]

This was very helpful as I'm eyeing a Tuscon. Many thanks!

[@abdirahmandude6228]

Did u get it?

[@abdirahmandude6228]

I wanna get it but interior is so ugly

[@JFomo]

The "Load lip" in the boot is there to stop your gear from falling out of the boot when you open it up. I dont understand why every car journo complains about it.

[@ZiLoXCY]

They don't know any better

[@TheOlesb]

It's because they don't own the cars they drive, so they just love to scratch the rear bumber with their turquoise and pink Barbie suitcases...

[@dutch_rc]

I would even skip a car without a "load lip" lol

[@abhinandanbhagat7280]

carwow: "In terms of the design, te CX-5 is a little bit like the actor Hugh Jackm..." me "I'll take it!"

[@Harpo.jr70]

I have 2015 Cx5. Grand Touring. Got used like it so far.👍👍

[@itsshalevfromtaxidashcamer9390]

Nice review!

[@amiramiruddin7343]

You should compare mazda cx 5 with Honda crv and Toyota Rav4

[@MrTasososfp]

Different segment...

[@NWquadriders]

I looked at both those before buying the CX5.. and there are lots of videos comparing them.

[@benhuang2773]

@@MrTasososfp What do you mean by "different segment?"

[@MrTasososfp]

@@benhuang2773 It doesn't compete with those cars in terms of size although it's pretty close because I think the cx5 its the biggest car in its segment but that doesn't change the fact that it competes with the Toyota chr which is one of the smallest cars of this segment. The CX7 could compete with the CR-V and Rav-4 but i think its discontinued.

[@benhuang2773]

@@MrTasososfp Interesting...It's different in my country, the CHR is a "Small SUV," while the RAV4, CRV, CX-5, Tucson and Sportage are "Medium SUVs."

[@NeillyVille]

I'd take the CX5, thanks. More practical. Looks better in and outside

[@amirfirdaus9419]

How is it more practical if it is the smallest?

[@taaafi_9952]

Yeah, but it's the priciest too

[@igotthatguap4110]

This dude is actually dumb lol, smallest, priciest car is described as a practical car? Lmao

[@popsandbangs8858]

Its looks better ?, pretty sure its looks boring to both two .

[@GP-uu2qe]

Kia much better looking. Just not in that colour.

[@BA-hk3ct]

I test drove the Kia and the Mazda with the same trim level. For 140 dollars less a month on the lease I went with the Kia. I didn't notice that much of a difference in the ride.

[@danamoradi6031]

do a drag race, rolling race, and brake test with these 3 cars please!

[@ripdiptatterchip3851]

Iconix just look up the stats...

[@louisbarningham]

mazda always has better handling

[@aleshanmaistry1367]

Hi Matt can you please review the cx3 I'm looking at purchasing one in the coming month

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Howdy, nice video! I personally prefer the Tucson.

[@2stepsaway820]

Completely agree. Although you neglected to mention that the diesel was designed in conjunction with Yamaha.

[@fat4ll]

Finally not BMW/Audi. Finally. Lol. Can you do something like Kia Stinger GT 3.3 vs some other cars? Thanks

[@SoccerBoi500]

Fecker No point. The Stinger is better than whatever it’s competing with that isn’t insanely more expensive

[@holdenls1ssz]

yes, one for all the poor people.

[@holdenls1ssz]

@@SoccerBoi500 The stinger is at the bottom of its class, there are much better cars for the money.

[@SoccerBoi500]

holdenls1ssz LOL, name one

[@danielhoppley2961]

Excellent choice mat favourite suv is Mazda cx5

[@jdmguy44]

The right verdict. The CX5 is a lovely all round SUV. It may be a bit more expensive but it's worth it.

[@idyllsend6481]

with some options it's a LOT more expensive.. over bmw x1 price

[@johnacorr9658]

@@idyllsend6481 Not in Germany 🤗

[@FrankODB86]

The mazda is way more reliable, look at the resale value

[@appletree4433]

Mazda doesn’t have options only trim levels lol. In Australia we got 12k off the top tier CX5 due to hail damage that was fixed for free and looked brand new

[@ripdiptatterchip3851]

ugly as hell tho

[@Vazin]

Mazda is definitely some of the best to come out of Japan.

[@user-oq1mh2go9t]

TYSAN NAMBE 1 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🔥🔥🔥🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@Diffusion8]

Spotted the fresh price disclaimer Mat... 👍🏻

[@spiro5327]

CX-5 is also available with a 2.5 TURBO PETROL engine, oohh yeeaahh

[@2595220]

finally in the uk.. been way too long also the mazda 6 has it now for facelift

[@malky9645]

Not avaliable in the UK unfortunately

[@2595220]

@@malky9645 it is now for new facelift

[@Mogsy28uk]

2.5 non-turbo is available in Germany, the turbo version only in USA/CA -- UK and rest EU only have 2.0 165PS petrol option only, no turbo for us, even if the new Skyactiv X engine is made available later (debut's in October with the Mazda 3 saloon), its about 180PS, again no turbo.

[@alexaescht]

Mogsy28uk we get the 2.5 turbo petrol in Australia, and the 2.0NA, 2.5NA and 2.2TT diesel

[@MDKN22]

I got a 2016 Hyundai Tucson Limited and I absolutely love mine. Going to easily purchase another one once my 2016 dies.

[@datmanUK]

Asphalt8ficionado what kind of mpg are you getting?

[@JohnMcMahon.]

@4:46, the GT Sport Nav+ has 2 cup holders and 2 usb charging ports in that central fold down.

[@leeg3784]

Loved the Sportage, BUT drivers seat was way too uncomfortable. The part of the seat bottom under the thighs created too much pressure when driving. Plus seat was short, wished it had come out further under legs. Seat needs to be more adjustable to drop down more toward floor. Only gripe, otherwise it had it all. Loved the ventilated seats.

[@rhysowen9566]

I've owned VW group cars for years, but hired a Kia Sportage a few months back - the controls were so intuitive that I felt like I knew where everything was after less than an hour of driving. I had always cast them aside as a cheaper alternative but after a few days driving the Sportage, I'd definitely consider it against a Vw or Skoda.

[@jpch8814]

lol the Tiguan is miles ahead of the Sportage...stop kidding yourself.

[@rhysowen9566]

jp ch I've owned 2 Tiguan's in the last 5 years and really like them. Not saying the Sportage is better, but it's now in the same conversation when it hasn't previously been in my opinion

[@jpch8814]

@@rhysowen9566 The new Sportage does not compete with the Tiguan, it costs around 11k $ in my country, a big difference, it competes with Nissan X-Trail,Tucson,Renault Koleos,Chevy Equinox etc...The Market shifted, now CRV/Tiguan?Rav4 are top tier mid size crossovers.

[@Crazy254_]

jp ch ok so you say “tHe TiGuaN Is MiLes aHeAd” but then when they mentioned that the Mazda is better than the Tiguan, you call them out for compacting two cars not in the same class? They never even said it was the same class, just replying to your comment, also if you have a issue with the comparison, why did you start it in the first place?

[@vuki63blok]

@@jpch8814 Maybe If you are 60 year old grandma. Tiguan is, as almost every VW, most boring to drive in class, and subjectively(objectively too) worst looking in class. The only good thing comparing to Kia is materials, but if you really care about it there is Peugeot 3008

[@designarr2677]

I just got a sportage after reviewing all the cars in person. The Kia has the best price, features, and storage capabilities in my opinion. Very happy with my choice!

[@Sunny-os7md]

Good on you mate. I am getting Hyundai Tucson with one reason being Kia's are short in stock in Australia and would have been a few months wait. The models I were getting had identical features and similar price point. Kia had longer warranty but just the availablity got me.

[@coops1964]

Correct choice pal, I’ve just bought one as well. My brother had the Mazda for two years and had loads of problems with it. Mazda are not very reliable.

[@joep4224]

Currently car shopping for my folks and I've been looking for a CX-5. This has been helpful! Also, this is about the age of the used ones I'm looking at. I'm hoping they love it (who doesn't like a free car?).

[@taesang5664]

wow. i actually thought that the mazda was pretty small inside. we were thinking of buying it but it honestly felt cramped in the backseat. ended up going for the cr-v lol

[@phillipharrison5994]

Love the Sportage, different yet beautiful.

[@yatusabe4245]

it looks like a frog, a friendly frog

[@abdulqaderhaddad3815]

Well, when you factor in the repair and maintenance costs of the Hyundai/Kia, with their 5/7 year warrant (And these cars are VERY reliable they hardly ever have any issues) ,and the fact that the CX-5 is only "marginally" better in aspects like functionality and interior quality, I'd get the Korean.

[@firatsirma]

OMG Matt, you made the same mistake with CX5's load cover again! You CAN store it underneath the boot floor, as I previously commented under your original CX5 review. You just need to remove the sideboards, that's it.

[@chaoticbean9532]

I have a 2019 tucson premium se, it is great, lasts and very nice looking, especially in micron grey, but the Tucson n Line looks nice.

[@tupaei01]

Lovely producer Sam

[@jacekl10]

Hey Mat, you should include the drag race with those as part of the review!

[@edgimson5706]

Mid range lunch would. Ie rolling 30 and 50 starts. Not everyone lives in citys/towns . I'm in northern north Yorkshire dales and that would mean a lot to me.otherwise if I have not got the power to get round the tractor in the one place to over take in a 15 mile run single lane road .it can make your life hell.

[@roryroxburgh1987]

I bought my mazda 3 off the back of Matts review. Considering a cx5 now.

[@FranciscoOliveira-nk9er]

Great video! It would be cool you guys doing a comparision of the Mazda3 with some german premiums of the class.

[@justalekd733]

Nice review...However i would go with the mazda

[@lukasplx9330]

It appears that you don't know the meaning of a word "However".

[@jono00771]

I just purchased a kia sportage and am loving it , last car was a pain in my a$$ , so glad to be out of an 2012 Optima, wish the kia had the backseat release and more space in the back

[@annferguson3113]

I love my Sportage also. This guy complains too much. He should have put out stats for each car somewhere on this vid. Enjoy your new car!!!

[@benhuang2773]

Interesting to see that the Tucson was red while the CX-5 and Sportage were blue, in my country promotional images tend to show the colours the other way around!

[@2ndHondaNSXR]

Mazda 's pedal position is very very good.

[@ashzaadmohammadawal4929]

I personally think the CX5 looks good but Sportage my fav

[@bassistdc]

I like the Tucson and the CX5. All the CX5 needs is a better infotainment system and longer armrest. That armrest is tiny.

[@gummadinagarjuna4776]

Really looking forward to a comparison between Ford Puma, 2008, and T'ROC. Will this be there down the line?? Cant wait to hear from you. Cheers!

[@blackairforceone]

Can we have more videos like this please... more of everyday people's car comparison

[@silverpug206]

Hey Mat. I am Big fan! Love your vids. I have a Hyundai Tucson and a Seat Ateca. Just want to share my findings with people considering the Tucson if you don't mind. These points are basically neat picking but you need to do it when selecting which car to commit to, for the next 10 years of your life. I will be comparing my 2 cars on certain points because at the moment my SEAT is a similarly price car, it's also SUV purchased within the same year hence same era cars. Similar size boot, similar size. So here it goes. My top Hyundai Tucson negative things. Mind you, these are not by order of importance. 1) The position of the sun glasses holder on the roof of the car, is right next to the center mirror and in the way when looking in the mirror. On my other car that is a bit further back hence not in the way. 2) No mood lightning. On my other car it comes as standard. 3) The light under the side mirrors is just a regular lamp. On my other car there is a stencil on the light which displays the name of the car and an outline of it's shape.Really cool imho. 4) Multimedia System has the radio button which is the most used on the left (far from the driver). They use this screen from the left hand drive cars and didn't switch them to the other side where the driver is i guess cause manufacturers want to save money i guess. On my other car they did the same mistake. 5) RDS rarely works, and if it works, it takes ages on the radio for RDS info to appear on the screen. Usually it says "No artist info" even when at the same time on my other car the same station does display RDS info. 6) No radio station logo recognition on the Hyundai. On my other car it actually downloads the logo image of every station and makes station selection a piece of cake. 7) Very mono chromatic multimedia system at least when you are in radio mode. Looks dated. 8) My upgraded Krell audio system is barely "ok". The original audio system was horrible. On my other car sounds better with the standard audio system. 9) The Arm rest in the Tucson is static. On my other car it moves forward and adjusts up/down with many positions for you to pick just the right one. 10) The back seats don't have a ski door and only tilt back. They don't slide back and forth. 11) The Tucson boot hook is placed too low so you cannot actually hang anything there. 12) The boot floor of the Tucson floor cannot be lowered unless you remove the spare wheel. On my other car floor can be lowered without removing the spare. 13) The turning radius is quite big. On my other car i make a 3 point but on the Tucson i need a 5-point. 14) The Tucson in my region doesn't have an economy mode. Must Standard and Sport. The Tucson in Australia (don't know about UK) does in fact have an economy mode. 15) First gear in the standard mode is so short, that i am in danger while exiting from crossing, or entering roundabouts due to the small pause in response right after you hit the throttle while changing gear. 16) Fuel Consumption is dreadful. 10L/100km in the city while driving carefully... This is double than what the consumption figures were advertised 17) Suspension is too soft and car leans/tilts on turns too much to the point where rear passengers get dizzy... On my other car no such problem. very good handling 18) On speed bumps the Tucson literally jumps over them and things in the boot (primarily my baby stroller) actually jumps off the boot floor in the air so you can hear it banging on every speed bump. On my other car i don't have such problem with the same speed. 19) The doors... have a portion which is outside the car exposed to the elements... On my other car the doors go all the way to the bottom of the car, so when you climb our, your pants don't get dirty as that part that your rub against while climbing out the car is permanently protected inside the car. 20) The seats of the Tucson are too wide. When i am turning, i tend to slide out of them. On my other car the seat hugs you so nicely that its a much more comfortable feeling. Thank you

[@adrianhurley5861]

Yawn

[@balabolrustam507]

Constantinos Avgoustides is your Tyson the latest with pop up screen, I heard hey softened the suspension in that version. Never heard anyone complaining about dirty pants, unless it is Russian region, are you in Greece? What engine do you have and size of rims?

[@silverpug206]

@@balabolrustam507 it the latest with screen sticking out from dash. 6 months old now. The pants only get dirty if it rained or if the car is dorty itself as the region below the driver door tends to touch on your pants while exiting the car. Not Geeece. From Cyprus. It is 1.6 diesel with 19" rims/alloys.

[@balabolrustam507]

Constantinos Avgoustides I am driving sportage 2.4L 18 inch in USA, the roads here are very noisy, and bumpy. My suspension is very composed in regards of driving and making turns , but stiff on any bumps as you said. My main complain is road noise coming from wheels , and through windows. Also I noticed that windshield is very reflective at night , do you have the same issue? They have very thirsty awd , which you probably not using. The highway mpg is pretty good : 7 liters per 100, 10 for city is pretty normal, I would say. Suspension is a big minus of all Korean suvs.

[@silverpug206]

@@balabolrustam507 my mpg is really bad compared to new cars now. I get 7.7L/100km. My colleage with an old renault megane does 5.7!! And i forgot to mention that it is not 4wD so less weight. I dont have windshield reflection issues but at night the break light which lies on top of the boot door does shine in the cabin and hinders proper view of the rear

[@aadithveerendra7684]

Kia looks sporty Hyundai looks modern Mazda looks simple and clean In my opinion

[@defyboom1153]

I agree Mazda looks bland from inside and out I prefer Tucson but honestly sportage interior looks way upmarket compared to the two

[@ashtonbutler8466]

Mazda won’t last long

[@randomdude6190]

@@ashtonbutler8466 ??? Mazda ranked the second most reliable vehicle in 2019, just before lexus, while hyundai and kia weren't even close

[@MrWalker1000]

@@randomdude6190 according to who?

[@randomdude6190]

@@MrWalker1000 consumer reports and jdm

[@stevebeard9656]

The problem with the sportage ( unless Kia have sorted it) is the springs. My wife had a 2.0 AWD and all 4 springs had to be replaced due to them breaking ( one actually broke while the car was sat on the drive) Good job she wasn't towing her horse trailer at the time. That soon got sold on. Another friend had the same problem with her 1.7.

[@user-cg7uw9uh6n]

Sounds like the horse has been sat in the car

[@P.daniele]

I have a Mazda and they are nice cars to drive and they are pretty reliable. The maintenance of Mazda is also good price and you can usually make a nice deal with the dealer if you want to trade it in for another Mazda model. My average consumption is 6.2 liters (petrol)

[@Elias_g1]

Do you have an MX-5 ?

[@brian_mwaura]

Mazda has always been superior. To imagine this is the "previous generation of kodo Mazda's" and still is better than the newly refreshed contenders is really remarkable. The best premium non premium brand at the moment 😁. Can't wait for the new 6...

[@darconner]

When did you record this? Clearly in winter, I assume you’ve gone on your summer hols, have fun!

[@nks80]

February 30th 2019 it was recorded

[@jamiep61]

Yes I agree with your verdict

[@avicohen2k]

I wish the back seat and baby space would have had a better focus. How wide and deep exactly is the space and how much more space do you get with the mazda compared to the other two? Hard to say from the video.. I need a new car and need to fit 2 baby seats with room for an adult in the middle....

[@funkystuff007]

I have the hyundai tucson 2.0 4x4 diesel 4x4 has a good suspention than the 4x2 fully loaded beige interior ,its really good better than the audi 185 ps 400 nm of power more features than audi q3

[@projectill]

I was making this exact decision few months ago. Ended up buying Tucson and Im very happy. Mazda is better to drive and you can feel the interior is much more premium. However the infotainment is horrible, it didnt offer android auto back then and the lack of turbo for petrol engines makes this car feel very sluggish (I wanted petrol). Also it was a couple of grand more expensive. Kia was out because I found it too ugly. So Tucson it is...btw the interior isnt that dull if you choose different color interior.

[@ZetorWRC]

Generally, KiA has stiffer suspension than Hyundai and that is why I would go into KIA. Hyundai is usually more comfy. But, take a look at kia Proceed. You will love it if not only SUV is your aim.

[@balabolrustam507]

Yeah, was thinking the same way about the acceleration, they proudly call it sky active. What roads you drive Tucson?, I have sportage and find it pretty bad from comfort prospective: Road noise and stiff suspension . Mazda is way better in that prospective, it has laminated glass for example.

[@Alex-ps5ok]

Did you go for the 177 version on the Tucson. The 130 would be more sluggish that than Mazda 160, wouldn't it?

[@StephanRohan]

I had the same choice to make sportage or tucson or kia seltos or mazda cx-5. I chose a two tone interior tucson so that i didn't have a black interior. Meh. Love it.

[@BarcelonaBlitzer]

Ehh, it’s a good thing you have a 10yr/100,000 warranty. Turbo DI cars will suffer from carbon build up over time...

[@marcoherms3197]

Weird... I can store my parcel shelf underneath the boot cover.I do have to flip it length-ways but there's mold for it.

[@tomyarifutomoable]

Matt, do you see the similiarity between Mazda and BMW?

[@greghet]

those three are good but CX-5 beautiful and handsome. so i choose CX-5 👍

[@soullaaristotelous4376]

Yes Mazda cx5 !!!

[@tm9805]

That’s exactly what I like about the Tucson, it’s exterior is beautiful and the interior is simplistic (not boring)!

[@Floyd112007]

that's the most boring interior you can get

[@BigiGuyyyy]

@@Floyd112007 Mazda by far has the most basic and boring interior

[@samirav1137]

All of these interiors are boring and generic

[@alinn.4341]

@@BigiGuyyyy I mean Mazda interior has materials at Mercedes levels, while Hyundai is 100% plastic that gets scratched in 1 year. :) Had both, mazda is like 50% more car.

[@akpupa]

​@@BigiGuyyyyPo

[@markjeffers4663]

Funny I've been looking a SUV for ages have driven a KUGA, CX5, ATECA, KADJAR...... tho tbh I still like the look of a sportage, karoq, or tiguan really appreciate advice from anyone on this...... BMW X1 is probably my favourite

[@YegaSRT]

Any plans to do a review on the new Kia Niro Hybrid? I bought the newest model couple weeks back, interested to see what you like and what annoys you. Maybe I'll learn something about it.

[@FluxedEdge]

This is a good review, however I would've liked to see a main features/safety tech comparison of the amenities inside. I feel that Kia and Hyundai are on top of this game and should've been taken into consideration.

[@arandomseal1728]

Yes, It is indeed good but not as good as BMW's iDrive. I'm not funny

[@nextleveljourney6612]

Cottage, 🏡 , Package 📦, Sportage. They all have the same final syllable! Quit saying “Spore TaHJ” (Garage is French so it’s the only exception.)

[@benhuang2773]

You would hate it in Australia, where a lot of people pronounce it as "Spore tahj!"

[@MrPicky400]

Am not sure about other countries but the old cx5 used has the same price as a new tuscon 2017 used.

[@lillychang4788]

My first time buying a car this was very helpful

[@usmanladan1515]

I agree with your verdict. I will go for the Mazda as well.

[@gabutman6144]

South Korean: -better infotainment -better warranty -better value -better practicality (only the Tucson) Japanese -better handling -better interior and exterior (actually it depends on you to decide) Conclusion: CX-5 win? Wtf Mat

[@ClubXrock]

In Australia, Hyundai had a radio commercial where the lady kept calling it the Tuxan, lol. Sure enough, the ad was soon corrected after the million complaints they received!

[@oenlaksono3049]

I like this one 0:25, "...so we don't have any problem with reliability today" :)

[@sakurapablo671]

That’s why I love reviews on cars I want to choose, that’s if I’m living within the UK. But, since I’m living in Guam, the Hyundai still is a good SUV on island and can get around from point a to point b. Since mostly everyone stick with bit of a budget, it’s usually a competitive field on cars on Island.

[@blackjack2150]

Tucson and Sportage are pretty much the same car. I would have replaced one of them with Kadjar/Qashqai for this test.

[@kangvp9512]

blackjack2150 replace the Kia, it’s really ugly at the front.

[@user-fx5uz9gt9e]

Kadjar is the best

[@kangvp9512]

@@user-fx5uz9gt9e no.

[@nks80]

Дарко Илиевски it’s a french piece of shit!

[@atmosfear2347]

@@kangvp9512 i like the kia more than the Hyundai

[@aljack1979]

Good comparison.

[@david6807]

we have the cx5 as well aldo we have a dual exhaust en other rims and it drives amazing!

[@eduzara3007]

Make Review of ssangyong rexton

[@adriannalundasan7570]

No. CX5 don’t compare with those to a bit below mainstream. CX5 is above those, many Americans would prefer Mazda too than its real competitors crv and rav4

[@1995lamo]

Thank you

[@asjaanmujahith974]

Please do a in-depth review for LEXUS LX 570 BLACK EDITION 2020 (Eminent White Pearl)