Mazda MX-5 2013 vs Honda CR-V 2012

 
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: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 160 HP150 HP
Torque: 188 NM190 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds10.4 seconds
Mazda MX-5 is more dynamic to drive.
Mazda MX-5 engine produces 10 HP more power than Honda CR-V, but torque is 2 NM less than Honda CR-V. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.67.9
Real fuel consumption: 7.3 l/100km9.2 l/100km
The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres58 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 650 km in combined cycle730 km in combined cycle
840 km on highway920 km on highway
680 km with real consumption630 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 13 years19 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5Used 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.
Mazda MX-5 2013 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages.

Honda CR-V 2012 2.0 engine: This engine is sensitive to both fuel and oil quality. Using low-grade gasoline can quickly damage the catalytic converter and lead to premature failure of the oxygen sensors. Many Honda owners are annoyed ...  More about Honda CR-V 2012 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.02 m4.57 m
Width: 1.72 m1.82 m
Height: 1.26 m1.69 m
Mazda MX-5 is smaller.
Mazda MX-5 is 55 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`3752`100
Safety:
Mazda MX-5 is better rated in child safety tests.
Quality:
average

above average
Honda CR-V has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Mazda MX-5 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Honda CR-V, so Honda CR-V quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): no data11 600
Pros and Cons: Mazda MX-5 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher children safety
Honda CR-V has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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