Mazda MX-5 2013 vs Honda CR-V 2012

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Mazda MX-5
2013 - 2015
Honda CR-V
2012 - 2015
Body: CabrioCrossover / SUV
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/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mazda MX-5 is available only with rear wheel drive, while Honda CR-V can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.8 - 2.0 (petrol)1.6 - 2.4 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 126 - 160 HP120 - 190 HP
Torque: 167 - 188 NM190 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 - 9.9 seconds9.7 - 12.8 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.1 - 8.04.5 - 8.4
Mazda MX-5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Honda CR-V.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.02 m4.56 m
Width: 1.72 m1.82 m
Height: 1.26 m1.68 m
Mazda MX-5 is smaller.
Mazda MX-5 is 54 cm shorter than the Honda CR-V, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 43 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 150 litres589 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1669 litres
Honda CR-V has more luggage space.
Mazda MX-5 has 439 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V.
Turning diameter: 10 meters11.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.8 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`375~ 2`133
Safety:
Mazda MX-5 is better rated in child safety tests.
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): no data11 600
Pros and Cons: Mazda MX-5 has
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher children safety
Honda CR-V has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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