2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Ford Bronco Sport vs Mazda CX-5
FordBronco SportMSRP fromFrom $39,395Ahead on 3 points
MazdaCX-5MSRP fromFrom $36,300Ahead on 1 point

Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The CX-5 starts $3,095 lower (MSRP $36,300 vs $39,395 for the Bronco Sport).
- The Bronco Sport uses 0.4 L/100 km less combined (8.6 vs 9), about 80 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the Bronco Sport: 6.3/10 vs 5.8/10.
- The Bronco Sport has more power: up to 250 hp vs 187 hp.
- Transport Canada lists 5 safety recalls for the 2026 Bronco Sport and 0 for the CX-5.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | ![]() | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $39,395 | $36,300 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 6.3/10 | 5.8/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 8.6 | 9 |
| City | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| Highway | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | — | 212 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 250 hp | 187 hp |
| Seats | — | 5 |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | Regular gasoline |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 4 | 5 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 5 | 0 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.