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 and vehicle rankings. Mazda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, fuel efficiency, 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 8 vehicle comparisons. Mazda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 7 out of 7 comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 8 comparisons.

Honda versus Mazda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Honda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 8 model comparisons, with Mazda offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Mazda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mazda offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 6 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 3 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Honda has the advantage in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Mazda has better safety ratings in 3 out of 8 comparisons while Honda has better safety ratings in 1 out of 8 comparisons. Honda and Mazda tie for safety in 4 comparisons. Honda shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 8 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 8 categories: Honda CR-V in Best 5-seater SUVs, Honda Civic (coupe) in Best Compact Cars, Honda CR-V in Best Crossover SUVs, Honda Fit in Best Hatchbacks, Honda Accord in Best Midsize Cars, Honda Passport in Best Midsize SUVs, Honda Civic (coupe) in Best Small Cars, and Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs. Mazda has better car rankings in 3 categories: Mazda CX-9 in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Mazda CX-3 in Best Subcompact SUVs, and Mazda CX-9 in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 6 categories: Honda Pilot 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. Mazda has the better car ranking in 1 category: CX-3 in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Honda Passport in Safest Crossover SUVs, Honda Accord in Safest Midsize Cars, Honda Passport in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Honda Civic (coupe) in Safest Small Cars. Mazda has the better car ranking in 1 category: CX-9 in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Honda and Mazda each have better car rankings in 2 categories. Honda ranks better with the CR-V in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and the Civic in Best Small Cars for the Money.Mazda ranks better with the CX-9 in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money and the CX-9 in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Honda offers 6 SUVs, 3 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Mazda offers 9 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 2 hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle. Mazda offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.

Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 9 front-wheel-drive models. Mazda offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.