2025 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2025 Mazda CX-50

Who’s the master of sporty SUVs? Ask that in a large group and you’ll get many answers. But for today, your trusted dealer at Essential Ford of Stuart is here to show you around a couple of local favorites. Learn more in this detailed comparison between the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport and the 2025 Mazda CX-50 to help you pick out the right road companion for you! When you’re ready to shop, you can browse our new inventory online from your phone or computer before paying us a visit.

2025 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2025 Mazda CX-50

The latest CX-50 might have power, but the new Bronco Sport has power and capability. After all, the Bronco isn’t an iconic car for nothing. Take a look at how the specs are up to par with the CX-50 while offering more features and ergonomic design that make it a more sensible choice.
What’s new for 2025? Read our in-depth comparison between the 2024 and the 2025 Bronco.

Performance

The new 2025 Bronco Sport comes with two engine options to cater to a wider variety of SUV lovers. The standard 1.5L turbocharged engine delivers 181 horsepower which is an incredible feat for its stature. Even more impressive is the upgraded engine, a 2.0L turbo that delivers up to 238 HP. All-wheel drive is standard on all models, along with an 8-speed automatic transmission setup. If you’re big on recreational activity, we highly suggest the available Trail 1-Pedal Drive feature which makes climbing and descending terrain as easy as using a single pedal to take on any task. The available differential locking system can also give you the support you need to go on daring adventures without hesitation.

Like its competitor, the new Mazda CX-50 also comes in two distinct engine types. The standard is a 2.5L with up to 187 horsepower, and the upgraded engine is a 2.5T with 256 HP. These stats are just a tad over what the Bronco Sport has to offer, but in every other regard, it’s missing the point of what the demographic looks for in this style of car. People go with Ford, the Bronco specifically, for a reliable and practical ride that supports their adventurous spirit. Ford gets this which is why you can picture taking the Bronco Sport off-roading with features like Trail 1-Pedal Drive, a differential lock, and more. The CX-50 is just an SUV with a bigger engine.

Safety & Features

Again with the practicality, the Bronco Sport is also easier to imagine on off-road drives with available driver-assist features like a 360-degree camera with Trail and Split View to help you spot potential obstacles along the way. You can also opt for steel underbody protection to ensure that your Bronco Sport doesn’t encounter any hang-ups when trekking out in the wilderness.

The Mazda CX-50 also has an available 360-degree camera upgrade. This camera may have a See-Through View which allows you to see past the hood, but the Bronco Sport’s version is more useful for the SUV’s desired purpose allowing you to spot issues around your trailer hitch and with split-view capabilities. There is also the lack of a steel underbody option in the CX-50 which could have proven useful. This is yet another example of how Ford designed the Bronco Sport around their demographic with a uniquely designed ride instead of just taking one of their SUVs and adding more stuff to it.

Interior

The Bronco Sport’s practical nature continues to impress in the cabin area. Whether you plan on using the Bronco Sport for work, pleasure, or anything in between, all possibilities are viable in this capable ride. There’s a slide-out table in the cargo hold for taking inventory of shipments, writing in your nature log, doing homework in the school parking lot, and any other scenario you can think of! Inside, you have a massive 13.2-inch center stack screen placed next to a 12.3-inch digital driver display. Wireless smartphone connectivity with a wireless charging pad is the perfect pair for the get-in-and-go type of driver. If convenience were a tangible object, it would look like the Bronco Sport.

You’ll find what you would expect from a Mazda SUV in the CX-50. Heated seats, leather trim, a moonroof, and the like. Again, nothing that you wouldn’t find in your average Mazda vehicle. No particular theme, and no connection to a certain demographic. Where is the commitment to the sport utility aspect, or the convenience factor for active individuals? Definitely not here.

Bottom Line

What does the new Bronco Sport do differently from the Mazda CX-50? Ford shaped the Bronco Sport to be the perfect companion for every active lifestyle in convenience and functionality. From the Trail 1-Pedal Drive to the slide-out tray in the cargo area, all of these thoughtful choices were made with you in mind. The CX-50 proves to be just another SUV in Mazda’s lineup with no clear angle.

Take the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport for a Test Drive!

At Essential Ford of Stuart, we can’t wait to show you around the new 2025 Ford Bronco Sport! Call us today at (727) 287-0955 to schedule your test drive, or see what we have when you shop our new inventory online.