Honda vs. Mazda

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Honda and Mazda contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Honda and Mazda cars.

When comparing the Honda brand to the Mazda brand, Honda has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, overall quality, reliability, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Mazda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, towing capacity and safety.

Honda versus Mazda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Honda versus Mazda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mazda in 6 out of 7 vehicle comparisons. Mazda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 6 out of 6 comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 7 out of 7 comparisons.

Honda versus Mazda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Honda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 7 model comparisons, with Mazda offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Mazda offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

Honda versus Mazda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Honda versus Mazda overall quality ratings shows Honda with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 3 model comparisons. Mazda has higher quality ratings in 0 out of 3 comparisons, and both Honda and Mazda are tied for overall quality in 2 comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Honda has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Mazda has better safety ratings in 5 out of 7 comparisons. Honda and Mazda tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Honda shows higher ratings for retained value in 7 out of 7 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 10 categories: Honda CR-V in Best 5-seater SUVs, Honda Pilot in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Honda Civic (hatchback) in Best Compact Cars, Honda CR-V in Best Crossover SUVs, Honda Civic (hatchback) in Best Hatchbacks, Honda Accord in Best Midsize Cars, Honda Pilot in Best Midsize SUVs, Honda Civic (hatchback) in Best Small Cars, Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs, and Honda Pilot in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 6 categories: Honda CR-V in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Honda Accord in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Honda Pilot in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Honda Civic (coupe) in Most Reliable Small Cars, Honda CR-V in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Honda Pilot in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Honda and Mazda each have better car rankings in 3 categories. Honda ranks better in the following cases: Honda HR-V in Safest Crossover SUVs, Honda CR-V Hybrid in Safest Hybrid SUVs, and Honda Accord in Safest Midsize Cars. Mazda ranks better in the following cases: Mazda CX-90 in Safest Midsize SUVs, Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback in Safest Small Cars, and Mazda CX-90 in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Honda has the better car ranking in 1 category: Civic in Best Small Cars for the Money. Mazda has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mazda CX-5 in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and Mazda CX-5 in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Honda offers 7 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Mazda offers 8 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle. Mazda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 2 plug-in hybrids.

Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 11 front-wheel-drive models. Mazda offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.