2019 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2019 Honda CR-V

Both the Honda CR-V and 2019 Mazda CX-5 are compact SUVs with front-wheel drive that offer ample cargo space as well as roomy rear seats. However, when comparing the two closer, the 2019 Mazda CX-5 provides a stronger engine, a higher towing capacity, and more standard driver assists than the Honda CR-V. Learn more about these models and find out which can give you the St. Augustine drive you’ve been searching for.

Mazda CX-5 vs. CR-V: Performance

Compare the specs of these two compact SUVs to see which can provide the best Orange Park commutes:

• Engine: The Mazda CX-5 comes standard with a 187-hp SKYACTIV®-G 2.5L 4-cylinder engine rated at 186 lb-ft of torque. The Honda CR-V is equipped with a 184-hp 2.4L inline-4 rated at 180 lb-ft of torque.
• Fuel Economy: The CR-V earns 26 mpg city/32 mpg highway, and the Mazda CX-5 earns 25 mpg city/31 mpg highway*.
• Towing Capacity: You can tow more with the Mazda CX-5; it has a towing capacity of 2,000 pounds. The CR-V manages just 1,500 pounds.

Mazda CX-5 vs. CR-V: Safety Features

While Honda Sensing technology is Honda’s most noteworthy safety tech, with features including lane departure warning and collision warning with automatic braking, it isn’t offered on the base trim. You’ll have to upgrade to a higher configuration to access these features. The new Mazda CX-5, however, includes the following as standard equipment:

• Smart City Brake Support – operates between 2 and 18 mph, and warns you when you’re approaching a vehicle too quickly on Lakeside roads.
• Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring – alerts you when a vehicle enters your blind zone.
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert – notifies you of vehicles approaching from the side as you’re backing out of a parking space.

Mazda CX-5 vs. CR-V: Reviews

Both the Mazda and Honda SUV have gotten praise from the automotive experts about their features. In the Mazda CX-5 Edmunds review, you’ll find that the experts liked how the Mazda CX-5’s styling “makes rival midsize SUVs seem generic by comparison.”

Reviews of the Honda CR-V are favorable, as well. Edmunds likes the Honda SUV’s “capable acceleration, composed handling, and confident highway manners.” However, they also recommend you “skip the base LX model” in order to get the features you need.

Buy or Lease a New Mazda CX-5 at Hodges Mazda

After comparing the Mazda CX-5 vs. Honda CR-V, you’ll find the Mazda SUV to be safer and more powerful for your Lakeside adventures. Want to learn more? Check out the Mazda CX-5 interior or safety features when you visit us at Hodges Mazda! While here, be sure to check out our available new vehicle specials as well as learn more about financing with a bank vs. dealership, Skyactiv® Technology, the Mazda CX-30 interior, Mazda SUVs, Mazda CX-5 dimensions, and who makes Mazda. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.