Thanks TFL have been looking at both vehicles for awhile liked both but was leaning more towards the Hyundai because of size just wish they could up the hp.

“Its hard to tell them apart” wtf are you looking at ???

Sorry, guys. The vehicles you're comparing are NOT in the same market category. At 179" long The CX-5 is firmly in the compact category along with the CRV, RAV4, Escape, and Forester, each of which ranges from 179" to 182" in length. The Santa Fe at 188", on the other hand, anchors the lower end size wise of the midsize category comparable to vehicles like the Ford Edge, Honda Passport, Jeep Grand Cherokee, KIA Sorento, etc. The claimed curb weight of the CX-5 is 3825 lbs vs the Santa Fe's 4085 lbs. The CX-5's overall passenger volume is 103.6 cubic ft, less than the CRV's 106 cubic ft. The Santa Fe offers over 110 cubic ft, virtually the same as the Subaru Outback and closer to the Edge (114 cf) and the Honda Passport (115 cf) than to the CX-5. Taken together these specs suggest why the Santa Fe offers so much more overall cargo space. (71.3 cf vs 59.6). In fact the Santa Fe offers the same overall cargo space as the humungous (and space inefficient) CX-9. I wouldn't dispute your assessment that unless one is looking exclusively at 0-60 performance or handling on secondary roads, neither of which is a high priority for most crossover shoppers, the Santa Fe is superior to the CX-5 on almost all other points. But a better comparison would be between the CX-5 versus its compact crossover rivals and the Santa Fe versus other midsize two row competitors.

Santa fe is the wrong class. Cx-5 vs Tucson would have been its competitor. I can't believe they messed up this bad.

CX-5 every day of the week. This review basically counters every other review on the CX-5 vs anything out there

Stop bashing that control knob. It works VERY well

Perhaps Santa Fe vs CX-9 , would be a closer match..great father -son chemistry

These aren't competing vehicles. The Mazda CX-5 competes with the Hyundai Tucson NOT the Santa Fe.

We love our 2020 CX-5. It really is a class act.

What I learned from this video: Apple users can't figure out how to use anything more than a single button or touch screen.

Tommy, you need to say the voice command under the navigation not from home menu

hyundai interior space is incredible, plus the overall design. i am actually an owner of the previous model and i can tell you i payed only 2000 dollars of maintenance in 7 years of ownership, so it is pretty reliable

I recently rented a CX5. It was the first time for me driving the CX5.I found the rotary control for the center screen incredibly easy and intuitive. In fact, I never even knew the touch screen wouldn't react with the car in motion because within minutes I was completely comfortable with the system.

Thank you gents for comparing these rides. Please keep these videos rolling, they are very helpful.

The infotainment screen for CX5 makes driving safer. So many people get distracted by tapping on screen while driving. The rotary dial is not hard to use at all after few days of use. Why is this even an issue?

I'm curious as to why you chose to compare the Sante Fe instead of the Tuscon with the CX-5. That would seem like the more obvious comparison test. The Tuscon is a more direct competitor with the CX-5 as far as size although it still is more space efficient than the CX-5. We actually just shopped the Sante Fe and the CX-5 over the weekend BUT we were looking at the more affordable trim levels. When comparing the lower trim levels of these vehicles the CX-5 came across as the best choice for several reasons. Santa Fe with the base 2.4 engine is quite slow while the CX-5 with the normally aspirated 2.5 was substantially more responsive. Couple the recent sales slump with Mazda products in general, Mazda dealers are more likely to give you a better deal. We also really appreciated the more elegant and quieter interior and exterior design of the CX-5. The Sante Fe is nice and very roomy but coming from a Mustang Ecoboost and not needing all the extra space, the CX-5 at a much lower final price won us over and won our dollars. Also, did you confirm that required navigation SD card card was installed prior to testing the navigation?

Imagine test driving a hand full of Mazda’s and spending a decent amount a time in each, and you still haven’t figured out the rotary dial after all those hours. It isn’t that hard guys. It’s actually easier to use when you’re driving. Especially on the highway. But I agree that system as a whole is dated and laggy.

A very good review coming from a proud owner of the Santa fe...contemplated between these exact two vehicles before purchasing!

One tip for anyone with a 2019+ SF: Since the tire jack is so rarely needed, I pulled out the styrofoam piece it's stored in and used a knife to cut just a bit of foam off the length. This allowed me to easily fit it into one of the farther back underfloor storage compartments and freed up the other side of the more convenient underfloor storage which also allows you to put long items in there like a large umbrella

After watching your multiple reviews on the CX5 we leased one and we love it.

Cx5 is a Compact crossover, the Santa fe is a midsize SWB Crossover.

These cars are not in the same class it would be the CX-5 and the Tuscan come on TFL!! 🤨🙃

Finally the review I was looking for. No one else talks about sound insulation and suspension which is very important.

Taking your eyes off the road to poke around a screen trying to tap on tiny buttons is nowhere near safe or intuitive. The command knob is vastly superior

Mazda needs that CX-7, or CX-70 to roll in with 3.0L skyactiv X and wipe the floors with the competition :)

Hey Roman n Tommy.. Excellent work guys..n thanks for the great videos⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐☺

As a Toyota fanboy I wanted to buy the wife a new 2019 RAV4. Since the dealer also sold Hyundai we decided to drive the Santa Fe while we waited to drive a RAV. I wish the Santa Fe had better MPG, but the feel/build quality/ride/VALUE of the Santa Fe blew the RAV out of the water. Got an SEL Plus for $27,500 before tax/tilte fees.

i actually like how dark the interior is in the Mazda, I wish mine had the black headliner. Although I would like the pano sunroof on a nice day...

We’re leasing a 2020 Santa fe Limited 2.0T and love it!

You have to say one command at a time. Like, "Navigate." Then say "Snarfs."

Awesome effort guys! Love the sound test as well. Hyundai is going to be rolling out a hybrid Santa Fe shortly. Hope you guys will review that also!

Great review! Thanks a lot! Very curious on your experience of the Santa Fe versus Outback suspension? It seems like the Santa Fe is more bouncy then the Outback on the rough road? It also seems quite stiff, is that really so from your actual experiance?

9:26 Please don't I like the interior as it is. It looks classy and I definitely wouldn't want all sorts of colours around the place.

people always cry asking for more space.. like how often do you really need that much space?.. do you carry 5 people every day? do you really need so much space for your things? get a Van or something if you need those

The CX5 is such a good looking car!

The rotary dial system was foreign to me at first, but after a couple weeks of owning a CX-5, It actually feels much better to use while driving and I find that I never use the touch screen when I am parked. My CX-5 is a 2018, 2.O ltr, standard transmission model. The rotary dial is great with the manual transmission, it's convenient since my hand is always close by. But I will agree that the system is dated and could use an upgrade. I wish they made the manual transmission on the 2.5ltr turbo that you guys tested. Would be a fun lil go getter.

I actually prefer the pre-facelift Jeep Cherokee. I think the Santa Fe looks nice but Mazda is stunning as always

They both absolutely beat the Rav 4 in almost every aspect. So that's a no brainer. These 2 vehicles shouldn't be compared however. They both do different things for different markets. You're comparing apples and oranges.

I have 2019 santafe and it is awesome. I love it

Thanks for looking at these as I am considering them both. I honestly like the Santa Fe a lot more even though it is a bigger, heavier vehicle than the Mazda. Lots of bang for the buck and the infotainment system is SO much better than Mazda. I like the Hyundai interior and exterior much better than the Mazda as well.

we've had the 2020 Santa Fe Limited 2.0T AWD for several months now and I don't think we'll ever get tired of it... we got it fully loaded and with some negotiating we were out the door after taxes and everything $39K... don't forget rear heated seats and they recline..

Not bad review. I would argue you shouldn't use the Santa Fe, but use the Subaru Forester. I would say the Forester is Rav4s closest competitor. As of this month they've sold around 153,000 and by the end of the year should finish around 165,000 to 170,000 Foresters sold. If sales continue month on month then Toyota and Subaru will have both top spots.

FWIW I rented a CX-5 on vacation with a family of 5, no teenagers at the time. We were able to fit in it quite comfortably and all of our luggage fit just fine behind the second row. Now that they are teenagers, I am sure the result would be different.

The mazda design was done way before the alfa romeo, so it should be the alfa is alot like the mazds

The Mazda CX-5 For sure is the winner

I guess you should compare the CX-5 to Hyundai Tucson not the Santa Fe. Of course Sta Fe is bigger this should be compared to the CX-9.

Wrong comparison, it should be CX-5 to Tuscon. Santa Fe is the same size with Ford Edge, Nissan Murano

Great video guys!!! The Mazda is amazing but Im seriously in denial with it.

Take them off road up the iron clads! CX-5 has the new off road assist mode (though I suspect it does the same thing as TCS Off in the previous model years)

I bought a 2019 Santa Fe sel plus awd for the exact reason, the leg Room and storage are best in class. While engine is underpowered, its still good enough for my family. And the locking differential and all wheel drive system did great this Winter in the snow, it handled like a champ. Also blue link service and everything that you can do on your phone connected to the car is awesome features. I didn't even test drive the Mazda because it is too small.

I don’t see one reason to pic the Mazda over the Hyundai. Across all models. Hyundai’s are built very sturdy, firm, and with great quality. Mazda’s are like “fake luxury.” I mean they look ok but the blandness and weird consoles are not for me. The Santa Fe is thick, roomy, sporty, the sound quality is good. And it’s very quiet and offers a lot. The layout interior and exterior are soo well thought out.

Appreciated this comparison was thinking about these same two vehicles

Have to disagree with their analysis of the infotainment. I have had a cx-5 for almost 6 years now and I love it, it's very intuitive and second nature once you acclimate. I have a late model Accord and I find myself reaching down to use the navigation wheel and volume control.

It seems to me that the CX-9 would be a better comparison against the Santa Fe. Love the father/son dynamic, keep up the good work fellas!

Isn’t the Cx-5 and the Tucson in the same category?

I think Santafe is at least half a segment above. Its just that Santafe is very affordable considering the size. New Tucson will become larger and will be the proper competitor in this segment.

The Santa Fe's trunk is so big, two Nathan would fit in the back. Nathan approved! Lol.

Cracking video! Ta fellas. God bless. M

I'd take the Santa Fe I think, Mazda has better driving dynamics, but I just prefer the Santa Fe after driving both before. I wish the 2.0T in the Santa Fe made a bit more power, but it's a great bang for your buck.

I have a 2017 Mazda 6 and while I’m not a big fan of the car in general. I can’t understand why you’re bashing the rotary knob that thing works very seem less and probably the least distracting method of interacting with the infotainment system, it’s super quick and responsive, now the actual screen is laggy but that’s a different story and actually because of the screen lag it makes the knob even more useful as ur not sitting there waiting to touch the next thing with one eye on your finger and the other on the road.

Definitely considering the Santa Fe, the 360 camera and additional safety options are a huge plus

Wrong compassion you should have tested the tucson

Try using the Nav menu when issuing Nav commands...this isn't rocket science guys but you make it hard to watch your review...figure it out.

You may have ridden the short bus to school as a kid if figuring out the Mazda rotary knob is too hard for you.

I don't understand why crossovers are trying to be sporty. No one buys a suv and thinks its a sports car. Just give us comfort and reliability.

Until Mazda updates the interior of the CX-5 to match the new Mazda 3, I can't see a lot of people throwing cash at Mazda to get into one. I read recently they have no intentions of updating the interior for a few more years. If this is true, I believe this would be a mistake. I love the interior of the new Mazda 3, but the vehicle is too small for what I need. I'd consider the CX-5, but not with the current interior now that I've seen what Mazda can do in the Mazda 3.

To mention, they're slightly smaller sibling, the new 2020 Mazda CX30, comes with a two-tone interior colour options. I believe they have blue and red!

Bought my wife a mid trim cx-5 and she absolutely loves it to death. Only wish it had the turbo engine instead of the naturally aspirated 2.5

Tommy gives off the Dad vibe how he looks at his dad lol

comparing wrong cars boys

How about a roller test comparison? Great side by side review

I just purchased a 20 Santa Fe Limited 2.0T AWD. Real world fuel efficiency after 2k miles is 22-23 city and am about to take a 9 hr road trip so we'll see highway MPG. The cargo is great! Coming from a fullsize pickup to this was a bit disheartening until I started using the built-in storage especially with gym gear, groceries, dog stuff, etc all underneath while the doggo is in the back. As for speed, look this isn't the fastest in the class and that's okay because it gives you a feeling of quickness not captured. The acceleration is smooth and noticable to 100 MPH. The tech is excellent in this thing. Power fold (down) rear seats, the Hyundai BlueLink options, clear 360 view, all the safety features, and the infotainment system is IMO on par if not better than UCONNECT which is hands down the best on the market. I'm 6'3" and it's comfortable driving. The ride is smooth and quiet. Color combos break up that dark depressing cabin. I have the beige with white exterior and it's so pleasant to enter everyday. To top it off the panoramic sunroof is awesome for trips in the country or city. For 42k with everything and the size for a small family this was a no brainer. I compared it most of its competition and the Sante Fe is the best all around mid sized SUV on the market. It's too bad I didn't look at the 21!

This should really be a Mashup not a Buddy Review. The Santa Fe is a different class and is rarely cross shopped in the compact CUV arena. It competes with the Honda Passport, Chevy Blazer as well as Buick Envision...even going upmarket vs the Acura RDX and Infiniti QX50 when in Ultimate trim. I was literally shopping the RDX, QX50 and Santa Fe with a friend (who ended up with the SF), The CX-5 is really shopped against the CR-V, RAV4, Tucson and even Audi QX3, Volvo XC40 and BMW X1 when in Signature trim. Still, good review as usual. The 2.0T in the SF definitely does not feel like the 2.0T in the RDX...The RDX 10 speed works wonders.

Tommy: “Navigate to Snarf’s Sandwhiches.” Computer: “Sorry Tommy - don’t feel like it right now. And you interrupted my meeting with Santa Fe and our plot to take over the world. Navigate yourself.”

I traded a Rav4 for a CX-5. The Mazda is better looking, handles better, gets better mileage, and costs less than a comparably equipped Rav4.

Please read the quick start guide to the media before saying 'navigate to'. My 6 year old can get in a rental and setup the nav/phone as necessary in less than 5 minutes.

I've had 0 problems after 14 months and 21,000 miles on my cx5. My friends Santa fe has been in 3 times for various power train and software issues. Still a good car, but mazda is a better built and driving car to me. The rotary knob is super simple to use, anyone complaining how to use it really isnt trying. Mazda is better at making a car, not a rolling computer, the opposite with hyundai. Very uninspiring to drive

Which one comes with the front locker?

I find the rotors knob very easy to use

OMG, the first time I've seen you be able to get your bologne at Snarfs

In the Fall you should compare the all new 2021 Mazda CX-5 with the all new 2021 Hyundai Tucson.

Rav4 can't lay a tire tread on the CX-5. I bought a new 2021 CX-5 Carbon Edition w/ turbo and AWD... it's a sweet ride.

Love Love Mazda💖💖💖

I just bought a 2021 cx5 signature I love it

Can either tow anything? Thanks for the video

Really enjoy comparison videos. I would also go for the Hyundai. Forgot to mention Hyundai's 10 year warranty and way superior lane keeping assist that actually keeps you centered. Most people buy SUVs for practicality and Mazdas have been falling short at that.

Please do a buddy review of the rdx vs sportage turbo.

I love the high-tech hula dancer ride quality device!

I thought the Hyundai Tucson was in the same class as the Rav-4?

Mazda CX5 all the way

Best crossover for couples or empty nesters - CX5 amazing car

Just pull over and look at a map. So reliant on apple and google. You guys are really biased against Mazda. Mazda makes a great car. You're definitely losing out. And the cx-5 rides amazing.

Looks like gramps is in charge *orders him to open the sunroof

I rode in the back seat of a 2015 Santa Fe from near Pittsburgh to North Carolina and back. I found the suspension to be so bouncy, I was getting sick. I never get car sick. The worst place was on the Wright Brothers bridge connecting to the Outer Banks. But the spring rate of the Santa Fe was just awful. Some time later I asked at a dealer whether the rear suspension was adjustable and I was told no. As a car show a Hyundai representative also said that. The front seat passenger a seasoned travel veteran also experienced some trouble. Maybe they have fixed this. Maybe not. I suggest before buying take a ride in the back seat on some not perfect roads. On the other hand the legroom was just fine for a person 5"7". The person in the front passenger seat did not even consider the Santa Fe in their recent acquisition of a CX-5. The CX-5 also beat out the Honda (Acura) RDX for them. Bad experience a year before with a rental Jeep took any Jeep product out of their contention. Total shutdown of the electrical system on a Jeep only a few months old did it for them, stranding them in desert heat.

Santa Fe doesn't compete directly with the CX-5... the Hyundai Tucson is its direct competitor. Apples to oranges, guys.

Mazda cx5 for me

These are actually two crossovers I was considering, besides the CX-5’s bigger brother the CX-9

Rule is: If it appreciates, buy it. If it depreciates, lease it.

The comparison to the CX5 should be the Tucson, not Santa Fe guys come on. Compare the CX9 then

mazda cx-5 ❤️❤️❤️