2018 Mazda CX-5 vs. Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 are popular compact SUVs with front-wheel drive, ample cargo space, and roomy rear seats. However, the 2018 Honda CR-V has a stronger engine, a higher towing capacity, and standard driver assists than the Mazda CX-5. Find out why the new CX-5 is best for Nampa drivers in our Mazda CX-5 vs. Honda CR-V comparison below!

CX-5 vs. CR-V: Price

The 2018 Honda CR-V has a starting MSRP of $24,250. The 2018 Mazda CX-5, on the other hand, starts at $24,150. Both have a destination charge of $$995. Comparably equipped, the CR-V price is $25,245 vs. $25,145 for the CX-5.

CX-5 vs. CR-V: Performance

How do these two compact SUVs perform? Compare their specs below to see which is best for your Caldwell drives:

• 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 CX-5 earns 25 mpg city/31 mpg highway.
• Towing Capacity: You can tow more with the CX-5; it has a towing capacity of 2,000 pounds. The CR-V manages just 1,500 pounds.

CX-5 vs. CR-V: Safety Features

Honda Sensing is one of the brand’s most noteworthy technologies. It’s a bundle of intelligent driver assists, such as lane departure warning and collision warning with automatic braking. However, it’s not offered on the 2018 Honda CR-V LX. You’ll have to upgrade to the CR-V EX for Honda Sensing. Despite costing less, the Mazda CX-5 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 Meridian 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.

Buy or Lease a New CX-5 at Dennis Dillon Mazda in Boise!

Comparing the Mazda CX-5 vs. Honda CR-V reveals the CX-5 to be the more powerful and safer compact crossover. Contact us to learn more about the CX-5’s features, such as its cargo area and infotainment system. Or, schedule a test drive with the CX-5 Sport, Touring, or Grand Touring near Twin Falls and Ontario, OR!