There are many fine compact SUVs for sale, but they probably won’t all give you what you need. If the 2025 Mazda CX-50 and Ford Bronco Sport are on your list of potential vehicles to buy, it’s time to see how they compare to one another. Mazda of Salem offers this matchup.

Power and Performance

If you’re looking for a vehicle you will love driving all over Salem, the 2025 Mazda CX-50 won’t disappoint. This SUV has fantastic agility and handles like a sports car. Plus, under the hood is a potent 187-horsepower 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine. The Ford Bronco Sport comes with a turbocharged 1.5-liter, three-cylinder engine that puts out 181 horsepower. There’s a clear dearth of athleticism with this vehicle, and critics have noted that it rides like a truck rather than a smaller SUV.

Space and Comfort

The cabin of the 2025 Mazda CX-50 is spacious and comfortable and accommodates five people. The seats — which come with synthetic upholstery — are well-cushioned and provide great support, even if you have to sit on them for long stretches of time. The Ford Bronco Sport also fits five people, but the seats upfront are not terribly supportive. Cloth is the standard upholstery with this vehicle.

Tech Features

Technology is always a strong suite of Mazda models, and the 2025 Mazda CX-50 is well-equipped in this area. Every model comes with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, an eight-speaker stereo, and a Wi-Fi® hot spot. Proximity keyless entry, push-button start, and HD radio are also built-in. The Ford Bronco Sport has some of these same features, but a Wi-Fi® hot spot isn’t included. Plus, its base stereo only has six speakers.

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The 2025 Mazda CX-50 is the clear winner in all of these areas. If you’re still undecided, come down to Mazda of Salem check it out and take a test drive. Get behind the wheel today!