Honda CR-V 2017 vs Mazda CX-5 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Honda CR-V engine produces 15 HP less power than Mazda CX-5, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mazda CX-5. Due to the lower power, Honda CR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.9 | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda CR-V consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-5, which means that by driving the Honda CR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1090 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: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 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: | 330'000 km | 350'000 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 only for this car | Used also on Mazda 6 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.59 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda CR-V is 3 cm longer than the Mazda CX-5, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 497 litres | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1110 litres | 1620 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Honda CR-V has 6 litres less trunk space than the Mazda CX-5. This could mean that the Honda CR-V uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-5 (by 510 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda CR-V is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mazda CX-5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | 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 (€): | 17 800 | 11 400 | |
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