2020 Honda HR-V vs. 2020 Mazda CX-5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Honda HR-V and 2020 Mazda CX-5 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Honda HR-V and the 2020 Mazda CX-5.
When we compare the 2020 Honda HR-V's and the 2020 Mazda CX-5's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Honda HR-V has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The 2020 Mazda CX-5 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Honda HR-V's and the 2020 Mazda CX-5's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Mazda CX-5 is a better car than the 2020 Honda HR-V.
Pricing: A used 2020 Honda HR-V ranges from $17,745 to $24,995 while a used 2020 Mazda CX-5 is priced between $18,898 to $27,384.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Honda HR-V loses 28.9 percent of its value and the 2020 Mazda CX-5 loses 36.2 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Honda HR-V retains 7.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Mazda CX-5.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda HR-V is 8.1 out of 10 while the Mazda CX-5's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Honda HR-V being ranked 30 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs and the Mazda CX-5 being ranked 28 out of 67.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda HR-V is 5.6 out of 10. For the Mazda CX-5 the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the Mazda CX-5 an advantage in reliability compared to the Honda HR-V.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Honda HR-V’s base engine makes 141 horsepower, and the 2020 Mazda CX-5 base engine makes 187 horsepower. The HR-V is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. The CX-5 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 459 miles.This gives the 2020 Honda HR-V the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2020 Mazda CX-5 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2020 Mazda CX-5, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2020 Honda HR-V, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2020 Honda HR-V and the 2020 Mazda CX-5 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,920
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$21,787
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,350 - $28,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$25,190
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$24,855
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$22,995 - $26,645
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$21,446
Price Range:
$17,745 - $24,995
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,934
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,301 - $24,775
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
234
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
43,497
# Good or Great Deals:
58
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,098
Price Range:
$18,898 - $27,384
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$22,143
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$18,125 - $26,362
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
450
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
53,186
# Good or Great Deals:
153
Honda HR-V Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mazda CX-5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Honda HR-V
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
8.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
6.8 - 10
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
34.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Mazda CX-5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
6.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
5.9 - 9.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
23.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.9 - 11.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.2 - 21
Honda HR-V Rankings
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58 out of / 67Mazda CX-5 Rankings
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50 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Honda HR-V Trim Levels
EX, EX-L, LX, Sport, Touring
2020 Mazda CX-5 Trim Levels
Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature, Sport, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
141 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
127 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
187 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
186 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 34 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 449 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 31 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 459 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
24.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
58.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
124.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
30.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
134.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2906 lbs
Width:
69.8 inches
Height:
63.2 inches
Length:
170.4 inches
Wheelbase:
102.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3541 lbs
Width:
83.3 inches
Height:
66.2 inches
Length:
179.1 inches
Wheelbase:
106.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Mica
Gray
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Blue
Eternal Blue Mica
Red
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
