| 2025 MAZDA CX-5 | vs. | 2025 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| $29,990MSRP* | Starting Price | $30,100 MSRP |
| SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with Cylinder Deactivation and i-Stop | Base Engine | 1.5L turbocharged engine |
| 187 hp | Base Horsepower | 190 hp |
| SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with VVT | Available Engine | 2-motor hybrid powertrain |
| 256 hp | Maximum Horsepower | 204 hp |
| 10.25-inch full-color display | Standard Display Screen | 7-inch display |
Are you shopping for a crossover SUV? You have multiple options, including the Mazda CX-5 and Honda CR-V. If you need help narrowing down your choices, you should read on and compare these models with Group 1 Mazda Denton. Below, our team will highlight how the 2025 Mazda CX-5 would make an excellent addition to your Lewisville driveway.
Both of these crossover SUVs have 2 engine options. While their standard engines deliver almost identical specs, their available engines offer significantly different power. With the Mazda CX-5, its available SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with VVT produces up to 256 hp. On the other hand, the Honda CR-V can only churn up to 204 hp when equipped with its available hybrid powertrain. If you crave more power on the streets of Corinth, you will love the performance of the Mazda model.
What’s more, the new Mazda CX-5 comes with i-ACTIV AWD® as standard, while the Honda CR-V comes with 2-wheel drive as standard. That said, the Mazda crossover will offer more traction on the road.
View the engine options and their respective horsepower details here:
Besides performance, the Mazda CX-5 also takes the lead when it comes to a more refined interior. This Mazda model offers many elevated cabin amenities that you need to upgrade to enjoy in the Honda crossover. Compare the following features as examples:
With the Mazda CX-5 delivering better maximum horsepower and a more elevated standard cabin, you might think this model is more expensive than the CR-V. However, that’s not true!
Despite the Mazda CX-5 being a premium model, its starting price is actually slightly lower than the non-premium Honda CR-V. Here are these models’ starting MSRP:
Visit Group 1 Mazda Denton and tour this Mazda crossover SUV in person! When you are in our showroom near Plano, you can explore the latest Mazda CX-5 selection and its color palette. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Looking at performance, both of these SUVs deliver quite a punch for your drives around Corinth. Their standard engines offer similar performance specs, but when it comes to the maximum power, the 2023 Mazda CX-5 delivers up to 227 hp with the SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine. As for the Honda CR-V, its maximum horsepower stops at 190 when its in-line 4-cylinder engine is paired with a turbocharger. Review the specs here:
MAZDA CX-5 Engine Options:
Honda CR-V Engine Option:
Clearly, Mazda CX-5 brings a higher level of performance to the road than the Honda CR-V! Plus, the 2023Mazda CX-5 is rated to tow up to 2,000 pounds while the Honda CR-V can only tow up to 1,500 pounds.
While concrete specs are on Mazda CX-5’s side, do industry experts agree? Yes, according to Edmunds’s review! Specifically, in the 2023 Mazda CX-5 Edmunds review, they praised the SUV by saying: “The Mazda CX-5 is impressive from the moment you lay eyes on the expressive, sharklike nose. The good vibes continue when you take a seat inside and see the beautifully constructed cabin that puts all other vehicles in this class to shame. Few crossovers offer a sense of adventure, but you get it with the Mazda CX-5.”
Even though the 2023 Honda CR-V Edmunds review also mentioned highlights, they did express their concerns on the performance and efficiency of this SUV: “We like the turbocharged 1.5-liter engine in the current CR-V. While it doesn’t offer thrilling performance, acceleration is quick enough for this kind of vehicle. Unfortunately, today’s CR-V Hybrid is quite a bit slower than the standard version, and a long-term test of a 2021 CR-V Hybrid revealed that its fuel economy was nearly the same as with a non-hybrid.”
So will it be the Honda CR-V or Mazda CX-5? You can’t deny that the Mazda CX-5 is the superior option, and it will elevate your drives in Plano in ways that the CR-V cannot. Reach out for a test drive at Group 1 Mazda Denton today, or if you’re still exploring Mazda SUVs, learn how the Mazda CX-5 differs from the Mazda CX-50!
Disclaimers:
*MSRP excludes tax, title, license fees and $1,375 destination charge (Alaska $1,420). 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature shown in available Rhodium White Metallic, $40,245 MSRP. Vehicle shown may be priced higher. Actual dealer price will vary. See dealer for complete details.
When researching models like the Mazda CX-5 and Honda CR-V, chances are you’re interested in a vehicle that delivers more than enough oomph to get you around Lewisville. Both models come with impressive specs: the new Mazda CX-5 has a standard horsepower of 187 while the new Honda CR-V has a standard horsepower of 190.
While the standard horsepower numbers of these models are almost the same, it’s important to note that the Mazda crossover SUV is the only model where you can upgrade to a higher trim level to enjoy the available SKYACTIV®-G 2.5L dynamic pressure turbo engine that churns out even more power on the roads of Corinth. With this available turbo engine, the horsepower spec maxes out at 256 hp with 93 octane premium unleaded fuel.
Compare the new Honda CR-V vs. Mazda CX-5 engine specs below.
Beyond the raw specs, how do these numbers translate to the driving experience? How does it feel like behind the wheel in Plano? With the 2024 Mazda CX-5, you will experience better handling and control thanks to the standard all-wheel-drive system. On the other hand, the 2024 Honda CR-V comes with a standard front-wheel drive and you’ll need to upgrade to enjoy the available all-wheel drive.
The cherry on top is that you can tow an extra 500 pounds with the Mazda CX-5, so you can bring what you can’t fit inside the cargo compartment!
Review the 2024 Honda CR-V vs. Mazda CX-5 capabilities here:
