PricingThe Car Connection's TakeA perennial bestseller, the 2022 Honda CR-V charms with its roominess, comfort, efficiency, and safety ratings. The 2022 Mazda CX-5 prioritizes style and handling over more familiar crossover traits like roominess.
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Fuel Economy28 mpg 24 mpg 34 mpg 30 mpgVehicleSmall SUV 2WD Small SUV 4WDInterior Dimensions102.9 103.6 55.6 54.8 41.3 41 55.1 55.2 5 5 40.4 39.6 38 39.7 49.5 55.3 57.9 57.1 39.1 39Exterior Dimensions66.1 65.6 63.7 62.8 104.8 106.2 73 72.6 63 62.8 182.1 180.1 - 32.4 - 7.9Cargo Area Dimensions39.2 29.1 39.2 29.1 75.8 58.1 - 41.3 - 57 - 32.4 - 38BrakesYes Yes 10.2 11.9 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc NA NA Yes Yes 11.1 11.7 NA NA 4-Wheel 4-WheelFuel Tank14 15.3SteeringRack-Pinion Rack-Pinion 37.4 36TiresNA NA P235/60HR18 P225/65HR17 NA NA P235/60HR18 P225/65HR17 Compact Compact NA NATrailering1500 2000 150 200 150 200 1500 2000 1500 2000Weight Information3398 3717Wheels18 X 7.5 17 X 7 Aluminum Aluminum Steel Steel 18 X 7.5 17 X 7 Compact Compact Aluminum AluminumElectrical410 - - 100Engine190 @ 5600 187 @ 6000 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4 Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection 179 @ 2000 186 @ 4000 NA NA 1.5 L/91 2.5 L/152Mileage34 30 28 24 30 26Transmission1.86 3.89 NA NA Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive CVT w/OD Automatic w/OD 2.65 - 0.41 3.55 5.64 4.62 1 6 NA NA - 1.45 - 0.71 - 2.02 - 1.00 - 0.60SummaryHonda CR-V Mazda CX-5 Sport Utility i-ACTIV AWD Sport UtilitySuspensionMulti-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Strut Strut Strut StrutEmissionsNA - 5.9 6.8Crash Test RatingsOne of the most popular vehicle segments in the world is compact SUVs — and two of the best-selling models for the segment are the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5. To help you decide which model is right for you, we created this 2022 Honda CR-V vs. 2022 Mazda CX-5 comparison. See the Japanese vehicles battle it out for compact SUV supremacy. 2022 Honda CR-V vs. 2022 Mazda CX-5Honda CR-V | HondaFor our comparison between the 2022 Honda CR-V and the 2022 Mazda CX-5, we evaluated several different areas. This includes performance, efficiency, towing, safety, passenger and cargo space, interior features and technologies, and price/value. CR-V vs. CX-5: Performance, efficiency, and towingMazda CX-5 | MazdaFor performance, the Mazda CX-5 provides a higher maximum engine output with its available 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which doles out 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque. If you don’t want to pay extra for the turbo engine, then you can get the base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, which generates 187 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque. In comparison, the CR-V offers a standard turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and a hybrid powertrain. The gas engine produces 190 hp and 179 lb-ft of torque, while the hybrid powertrain generates a total system output of 212 hp. For efficiency, the CR-V has the advantage. With its gas engine, it gets an estimated fuel economy of 30 combined mpg. With its hybrid powertrain, it has a gas mileage of 38 combined mpg. In comparison, the CX-5 has an estimated fuel efficiency of 28 combined mpg for the base 2.5-liter engine and 24 mpg for the 2.5-liter turbo engine. On the towing front, neither compact SUV can tow a heavy load, but the CX-5 has the edge. It has a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 pounds, compared to 1,500 pounds for the CR-V. CR-V vs. CX-5: Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) safety scores and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash ratings are not yet available for the 2022 CR-V and 2022 CX-5. However, since both SUVs are primarily carryover models, we can look at the scores and ratings from the 2021 model year. For IIHS, the 2021 CX-5 earned the highest possible Top Safety Pick+ score, while the 2021 CR-V achieved only a Top Safety Pick score. For NHTSA, both SUVs earned five stars in the frontal and side crash tests and four stars in the rollover crash test. Also, the CX-5 has more standard safety and driving assistance features than the CR-V. CR-V vs. CX-5: Passenger and cargo spaceIf you place a premium on interior space, then the CR-V is the best choice for you. It has a total passenger volume of 105.9 cu-ft, compared to 103.6 cu-ft for the CX-5. For storage space, the CR-V has a maximum cargo capacity of 75.8 cu-ft, compared to 59.6 cu-ft for the CX-5. CR-V vs. CX-5: Interior features and technologies
RELATED: 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Crushes the 2022 Honda HR-V Both SUVs have a surprisingly upscale cabin with premium materials and a sleek look. Interior technologies offered for both models include a Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, and a wireless smartphone charger. However, the CX-5 has a larger touchscreen, with a standard 10.25-inch version, compared to the standard 5.0-inch and 7.0-inch versions for the CR-V. CR-V vs. CX-5: Price/valueFor pricing, the starting price/cost of the 2022 CR-V ranges from $26,400 MSRP for the LX trim up to $37,400 MSRP for the Touring Hybrid trim. While the pricing information is not yet available for the 2022 CX-5, it likely won’t differ much from the 2021 CX-5. Starting prices for the 2021 CX-5 range from $25,370 MSRP for the Sport trim up to $37,505 MSRP for the Signature trim. 2022 Honda CR-V vs. 2022 Mazda CX-5: Which compact SUV is better?Each compact SUV has its set of advantages. For the 2022 Honda CR-V, advantages include efficiency and passenger and cargo space. For the 2022 Mazda CX-5, advantages include performance, towing, safety, and interior technologies. Which is better Honda CRConclusion. If you're looking for maximum practicality, the Honda CR-V is the clearer choice because of its more spacious features and fuel efficiency. However, the Mazda CX-5 has a more luxurious interior in the upper trims and an exciting turbocharged engine option with performance that the Honda can't match.
What Honda is equivalent to Mazda CXThe 2022 Honda CR-V and 2022 Mazda CX-5 are both safe, fuel-efficient compact SUVs with premium cabins and exemplary overall driving dynamics. The CR-V was a Finalist for our 2022 Best Compact SUV for the Money award. We also rated it second in Crossover SUVs and second in SUVs with two rows of seating.
What SUV compares to the 2022 Mazda CXThe 2022 Mazda CX5 is gently athletic and stylish, while the 2022 Buick Envision has a comfortable ride and upscale qualities. Both offer a premium compact SUV experience.
Is the 2022 Mazda CXThe CX-5's standard 187-hp four-cylinder engine has great throttle response when pulling away from stoplights or hustling around town, so it feels quicker than it actually is. It's at higher speeds, such as when trying to pass or merge onto the freeway, that it feels underpowered.
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