2021 Mazda CX-5 |
VS |
2021 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Sport, Touring, Carbon Edition, Carbon Edition Turbo, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature | Trim Levels | LX, Special Edition, EX, EX-L, Touring |
| 2.5 | Engine Displacement (Liters) | 1.5 |
| 250 | Maximum Horsepower (hp) | 190 |
| 14.8 (FWD)/15.3 (AWD) | Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons) | 14.0 |
The base LX trim of the 2021 Honda CR-V comes at the cost of $25,350, while the Sport trim of the 2021 Mazda CX-5 will come for a price of $25,370. Hence, the starting MSRP for the 2021 Mazda CX-5 is slightly higher than that of the 2021 Honda CR-V. However, price is just one factor when you are buying an SUV.
As far as fuel efficiency is concerned, the city and the highway mileage rating of the 2021 Honda CR-V are 28 mpg and 34 mpg, respectively. On the other hand, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 has a city and a highway fuel economy rating of 25 mpg and 31 mpg, respectively. However, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 has a larger fuel tank capacity than the 2021 Honda CR-V. Moreover, with a 250-horsepower engine, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 easily outclasses the engine performance of the 2021 Honda CR-V, which has a 190-horsepower engine.
Now, if we look at the infotainment system, both SUVs have impressive features. However, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 has features, such as the Mazda Connected Services, Mazda Navigation System, 10.25-inch full-color display, Bose® 10-speaker surround sound system with Centerpoint® and AudioPilot®, etc., that makes the 2021 Mazda CX-5 extremely desirable for the buyers.
Therefore, in conclusion, while the 2021 Honda CR-V is definitely a good SUV, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 is the clear winner of the competition.