Mazda 5 2008 vs Honda CR-V 2007
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Honda CR-V is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 5 engine produces 35 HP less power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Honda CR-V. Due to the lower power, Mazda 5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that by driving the Mazda 5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 5 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Honda CR-V 2007: Car features Honda`s real-time four-wheel-drive system, which sends torque to the front wheels under normal conditions. A multi-plate clutch transfers torque to the rear axle when wheel slip is detected (pressure is applied to the clutch by a dual-pump system). To allow ABS to work smoothly, the clutch is also disengaged during braking. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.68 m | |
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Mazda 5 is smaller. Mazda 5 is 2 cm shorter than the Honda CR-V, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 5 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 115 litres | 556 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 115 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 556 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1678 litres | 955 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 5 (by 723 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 5 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Mazda 5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Honda CR-V has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 5 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Honda CR-V, so Honda CR-V quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5600 | |
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