Mazda CX-5 2015 vs Honda CR-V 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-5 engine produces 25 HP more power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 230 NM more than Honda CR-V. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.9 | |
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The Mazda CX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-5 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that by driving the Mazda CX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Honda CR-V engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 6 | Used also on Honda Accord | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda CR-V 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: | 4.56 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.69 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda CX-5 is 5 cm shorter than the Honda CR-V, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda CX-5 is 2 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`140 | 2`100 | |
| 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 (€): | 15 000 | 15 600 | |
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