Dodge vs. Mazda
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Dodge and Mazda contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Dodge and Mazda cars.
When comparing the Dodge brand to the Mazda brand, Dodge has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity and reliability. Mazda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, safety, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.
Dodge versus Mazda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Dodge versus Mazda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mazda in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Mazda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Mazda, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Mazda the overall advantage over Dodge.
Dodge versus Mazda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Dodge vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Mazda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Both Dodge and Mazda vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Dodge offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Dodge versus Mazda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Dodge versus Mazda overall quality ratings shows Mazda with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Dodge has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mazda has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Mazda CX-9 in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Mazda CX-9 in Best Crossover SUVs, Mazda CX-9 in Best Midsize SUVs, and Mazda CX-9 in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Dodge has better car rankings in 3 categories: Dodge Durango in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Dodge Durango in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, and Dodge Durango in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.
Safest Car Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 3 categories: Mazda CX-9 in Safest Crossover SUVs, Mazda CX-9 in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Mazda CX-9 in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 3 categories: Mazda CX-9 in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Mazda CX-9 in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, and Mazda CX-9 in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.
Available Body Styles: Dodge offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 coupe. In comparison, Mazda offers 9 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: Dodge offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Mazda offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.
Dodge offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Mazda offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
$31,500 - $41,978
Dodge Durango
$45,398 - $107,466
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
$40,642 - $51,834
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
$26,445 - $36,779
Mazda CX-9
$40,092 - $46,756
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
$26,445 - $36,779
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
$27,748 - $39,720
Dodge Durango
$39,221 - $106,697
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
$33,848 - $50,650
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
$24,990 - $36,663
Mazda CX-9
$29,370 - $39,992
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
$24,990 - $36,663
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
35.9%
Dodge Durango
42.5%
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
40%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
34.1%
Mazda CX-9
47%
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
34.1%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
268 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Dodge Durango
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
288 hp / 383 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
191 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-9
250 hp / 320 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
191 hp / 186 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
21 / 29 / 24
Dodge Durango
19 / 26 / 21
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
29 / 29 / 29
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
26 / 33 / 29
Mazda CX-9
20 / 26 / 23
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
26 / 33 / 29
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
2000 lbs
Dodge Durango
8700 lbs
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
2000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
Not yet available
Mazda CX-9
3500 lbs
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
Not yet available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
Not available
Dodge Durango
8.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
Not available
Mazda CX-9
8.7 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
Not available
Dodge Durango
8.8 / 10
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
Not available
Mazda CX-9
8.6 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
Not available
Dodge Durango
8.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
10 / 10
Mazda CX-9
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
8.3 / 10
Dodge Durango
7.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
8.4 / 10
Mazda CX-9
7.6 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#15 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#2 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money