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When you shop for a crossover, you get the best of both worlds. You’ll find the powerful performance SUVs are known for, while getting the sleek and compact appearance of a sedan. Plus, there are so many amazing choices available to you!
If you’re ready to find your own crossover SUV, we’re happy to help you with the research. That’s why our team at Ira Honda Saco put the 2022 Honda CR-V vs. Mazda CX-5 to the test. Ready to see which crossover can enhance your drives around Saco, Portland, and Scarborough, ME? Keep reading to see the battle of the century.
Both the 2022 CR-V and Mazda CX- 5 have a lot of power under the hood. In fact, they both have a reliable 4-cylinder engine on their base trims.
On the 2022 Honda CR-V, the inline 4-cylinder engine puts out 190 horsepower. Plus, the available Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ will improve your traction on all types of adventures.
As for the Mazda CX-5, you’ll find the SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine. This gives you 187 horsepower. While i-ACTIV AWD® is standard, you can only equip the Mazda Intelligent Drive Select on upper trims.
Whether you’re driving through the city during rush hour or flying down the turnpike on a road trip, you’ll want to have an amazing fuel economy. With these crossovers, this is no issue.
|
Honda CR-V (on all 2WD trims) |
Vs. |
MAZDA CX-5 |
|
28/34 city/highway1 |
EPA-estimated MPG |
24/30 city/highway2 |
In addition to the high fuel economy on the Honda CR-V LX, Special Edition, EX, and EX-L trims, you’ll also find impressive efficiency with the hybrid model. In fact, this model has an EPA-estimated 40/35 city/highway MPG rating.1
With the 14-gallon fuel tank, your adventures are endless. While the Mazda CX-5 has impressive specs, it doesn’t have a hybrid model to compete.
The insides of the Honda and the Mazda are pretty similar with tons of room for you and your passengers to stretch out. However, every inch matters when you have a long road trip ahead of you.
With 105.9 cubic feet of passenger volume, the Honda CR-V boasts these dimensions:
On the other hand, the Mazda CX-5 has slightly less room with these specs:
When it comes to cargo space, that’s where you’ll find the biggest difference:
|
Honda CR-V |
Vs. |
MAZDA CX-5 |
|
39.2 cubic feet |
Rear Seat Up |
30.8 cubic feet |
|
75.8 cubic feet |
Rear Seat Down |
59.3 cubic feet |
Ready to get behind the wheel of your next crossover SUV? If so, we hope this 2022 Honda CR-V vs. Mazda CX-5 comparison helped you find your favorite.
Contact us today at Ira Honda Saco if you have any questions or want to learn more. We can’t wait to see you cruising the streets of Saco, Portland, and Scarborough, Maine, in style.
Visit us or schedule a test drive today. See you soon.
1 28 city/34 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 27 city/32 highway/29 combined mpg rating for AWD trims. 40 city/35 highway/38 combined mpg rating for hybrid trims. Based on 2022 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery-pack age/condition (hybrid trims) and other factors.
2 EPA-estimated mileage. Actual results will vary.
