Land Rover vs. Mazda
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Land Rover 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 Land Rover and Mazda cars.
When comparing the Land Rover brand to the Mazda brand, Land Rover has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and towing capacity. Mazda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered.
Land Rover versus Mazda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Land Rover versus Mazda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mazda in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Mazda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Mazda, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Mazda the overall advantage over Land Rover.
Land Rover versus Mazda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Land Rover vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Mazda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Land Rover offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Land Rover versus Mazda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Land Rover versus Mazda overall quality ratings shows Mazda with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mazda has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
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Available Body Styles: Land Rover offers only 9 SUVs. In comparison, Mazda offers 9 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: Land Rover offers 7 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids. Mazda offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.
Land Rover offers 7 all-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
Land Rover Discovery Sport
$51,854 - $60,755
Land Rover Discovery
$65,476 - $87,475
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
$30,611 - $40,595
Mazda CX-9
$40,092 - $46,756
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery Sport
$51,618 - $61,857
Land Rover Discovery
$66,626 - $87,992
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
$28,687 - $40,393
Mazda CX-9
$29,370 - $39,992
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery Sport
50.7%
Land Rover Discovery
54.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
36.2%
Mazda CX-9
47%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery Sport
246 hp / 269 foot-lbs
Land Rover Discovery
296 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
187 hp / 185 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-9
250 hp / 320 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery Sport
19 / 23 / 20
Land Rover Discovery
19 / 24 / 21
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-9
20 / 26 / 23
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery Sport
4409 lbs
Land Rover Discovery
8200 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
2000 lbs
Mazda CX-9
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery Sport
6.8 / 10
Land Rover Discovery
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
8.2 / 10
Mazda CX-9
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery Sport
6.3 / 10
Land Rover Discovery
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
7.2 / 10
Mazda CX-9
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Not available
Land Rover Discovery
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
9.0 / 10
Mazda CX-9
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery Sport
7.3 / 10
Land Rover Discovery
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
8.3 / 10
Mazda CX-9
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery Sport
#11 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Land Rover Discovery
#11 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#10 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#2 of 7 in
Best 6-seater SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery Sport
#7 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Land Rover Discovery
#8 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#14 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#8 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs