Honda CR-V 2012 vs Mazda CX-5 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 have the same engine power, but Honda CR-V torque is 20 NM less than Mazda CX-5. Honda CR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.2 | |
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The Mazda CX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda CR-V consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda CR-V could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Accord | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.57 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda CR-V is 3 cm longer than the Mazda CX-5, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Honda CR-V is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 589 litres | 463 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1669 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage capacity. Honda CR-V has 126 litres more trunk space than the Mazda CX-5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda CR-V (by 49 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda CR-V is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda CX-5, which means Honda CR-V can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda CX-5 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda CX-5 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda CX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda CR-V has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda CX-5, so Mazda CX-5 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 9600 | |
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