The 2021 Mazda CX-5 has been the undisputed champion in the SUV class of vehicles. This car has the perfect combination of comfort, technology-integration, and performance. However, the 2021 Honda CR-V has shown some potential to compete for the top spot. Join us as we at Gaithersburg Mazda in Gaithersburg, MD, take you through a comparison of the 2021 Mazda CX-5 vs the 2021 Honda CR-V.
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 |
While choosing a vehicle to purchase, price becomes an important factor. The base variant of the 2021 Honda CR-V comes at a cost of $25,350, while the base variant of the 2021 Mazda CX-5 will cost you $25,370. Therefore, the price difference is almost imperceptible.
While the city and the highway mileage of the 2021 Honda CR-V are 28 mpg and 34 mpg, respectively, that of the 2021 Mazda CX-5 are 25 mpg and 31 mpg, respectively. However, the Mazda CX-5 has a larger fuel tank capacity than the Honda CR-V. Not to mention, with an available 250-horsepower engine, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 clearly outmatches the engine performance of the 2021 Honda CR-V.
In terms of comfort, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature comes with a 6-way power-adjustable front passenger's seat while the 2021 Honda CR-V Touring has a 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat. While both cars have heated front seats, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 comes with adjustable front and rear headrests, leather-wrapped gear selector, Caturra Brown Nappa leather-trimmed seats and much more.
Coming to the infotainment system, both cars have impressive features. However, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 has special 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®, and many such impressive features.
In conclusion, we would like to say that while the 2021 Honda CR-V is definitely a good SUV, the car that is the clear winner of the 2021 Mazda CX-5 vs 2021 Honda CR-V competition is the 2021 Mazda CX-5.