Mazda CX-5 2017 vs Honda CR-V 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Mazda CX-5 engine produces 15 HP more power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Honda CR-V. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.9 | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-5 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda CX-5 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Honda CR-V gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 193 mm (7.6 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda CX-5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 6 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda CX-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda CX-5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda CX-5 is 4 cm shorter than the Honda CR-V, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 497 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 1110 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mazda CX-5 has 9 litres more trunk space than the Honda CR-V. The Honda CR-V may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-5 (by 510 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-5 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Mazda CX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`143 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Honda CR-V scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Honda CR-V has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda CX-5, so Honda CR-V quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 22 800 | 17 800 | |
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