Mazda CX-5 2015 vs Honda CR-V 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda CX-5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Honda CR-V) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 208 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Mazda CX-5 engine produces 10 HP less power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 142 NM less than Honda CR-V. Despite less power, Mazda CX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 58 litres | |
| 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: | 210 mm (8.3 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: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda CX-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-3 | 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. | |||
| Mazda CX-5 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda CX-5 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 2.10 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.69 m | |
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Mazda CX-5 is smaller. Mazda CX-5 is 5 cm shorter than the Honda CR-V, 26 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda CX-5 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 589 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 1669 litres | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage space. Mazda CX-5 has 86 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda CR-V (by 49 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 11 200 | 13 200 | |
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