2021 Honda CR-V vs Mazda CX-5

2021 Honda CR-V vs 2021 Mazda CX-5: Interior Space

When you put these two vehicles next to one another, the Honda CR-V has a clear advantage in the interior.

The Honda CR-V offers you up to 39.2 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seating upright. When you fold down the rear seating in the CR-V, it expands the cargo space to 75.8 cubic feet. In the Mazda CX-5, you get 30.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear row. Even when you fold down the rear seating, you get a maximum of 59.6 cubic feet of cargo space.

Another feature offered by both vehicles is the available heated front seats. However, the CR-V also offers an available heated steering wheel and comes with an Automatic Climate Control System as a standard feature.

Honda CR-V vs Mazda CX-5: Performance

One of the main areas of focus for drivers when buying a car is the engine and performance. Both the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 can provide you with the performance value that you need.

Both of these vehicles can offer you impressive towing capacity, so you can take a boat or trailer with you on your next trip.

What the Honda CR-V does possess is a standard turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that gets 190 horsepower. The CX-5 has a standard engine that gets 187 horsepower.

Additionally, another area of performance where the CR-V stands out is fuel economy. The 2021 Honda CR-V gets an EPA-estimated 28 city/34 highway MPG across all trims with two-wheel drive.¹ In comparison, the Mazda CX-5 only gets an EPA-estimated 25 city/31 highway MPG.

Honda CR-V vs Mazda CX-5: Convenience

Getting the features you need to make your ride more convenient is another important part of choosing an SUV. When you look at the CR-V vs. the CX-5, you will find that the Honda CR-V can offer you more features to help your experience.

The CR-V offers an available heated wiper zone that can help take care of any snow or ice on your windshield, a feature that the CX-5 does not offer. Both vehicles have an available power tailgate, but the CR-V also offers an available hands-free access feature not available on the CX-5.

In terms of technology, both vehicles have an impressive sound system for your audio enjoyment. Still, the CR-V has a standard Speed Sensitive Volume Compensation feature that automatically adjusts the volume based on your speed, so you can always hear every detail of your music.

¹28 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 2021 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.