Mazda Mazda5 vs. Honda CR-V
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mazda Mazda5 and Honda CR-V 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 Mazda Mazda5 and the Honda CR-V.
In comparing the Mazda Mazda5's and the Honda CR-V's specifications and ratings, the Mazda Mazda5 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Honda CR-V has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mazda Mazda5's and the Honda CR-V's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2015 Mazda Mazda5 ranges from $6,923 to $15,997 while a used 2015 Honda CR-V is priced between $11,898 to $20,997.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mazda Mazda5’s base engine makes 157 horsepower, and the Honda CR-V base engine makes 185 horsepower. The Mazda5 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 445 miles. The CR-V is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 520 miles. This gives the Honda CR-V the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mazda Mazda5. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mazda Mazda5 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Honda CR-V has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Honda CR-V has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$21,240
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$24,305
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$20,720 - $29,995
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,445
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$23,173
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$20,150 - $26,255
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,194
Price Range:
$6,923 - $15,997
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$13,198
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$10,552 - $19,124
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
22
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
97,965
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,566
Price Range:
$11,898 - $20,997
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$13,241
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$10,060 - $17,781
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
784
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
111,128
# Good or Great Deals:
332
Mazda Mazda5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Honda CR-V Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda Mazda5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda CR-V
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
1.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 4.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
57%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 11.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 10
Mazda Mazda5 Rankings
Not yet available
Honda CR-V Rankings
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43 out of / 67Summary Review
The Mazda5 was a compact multi-purpose vehicle that Mazda sold globally for many years, including in the US market. The Mazda5’s last year of sales in America was 2015.
Summary Review
The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover with mass appeal. It has been one of the best-selling SUVs since its introduction as a 1997 model. The current CR-V benefitted from a redesign for the 2017 model year, with new models costing an average of $31,288 and 3-year-old models averaging $25,089.
Pros and Cons
- Unique packaging and seating
- Smaller size makes it easy to maneuver and park
- Low sales numbers mean limited used vehicle availability
- Poor IIHS crash test results
Pros and Cons
- Hybrid version available
- Assertive exterior design
- Highly functional and comfortable interior
- Priced higher than some competitors
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is not to every driver’s taste
- Blind-spot monitoring unavailable in base models
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mazda Mazda5 Trim Levels
Grand Touring, Sport, Touring
Honda CR-V Trim Levels
EX, EX-L, EX-L w/Navi, LX, 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):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
157 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
163 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
185 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
181 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
334 / 445 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 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):
27 / 34 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
413 / 520 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Cargo Space:
11.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
89.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
44.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
142.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
35.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
44.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
139.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3457 lbs
Width:
68.9 inches
Height:
63.6 inches
Length:
180.5 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3358 lbs
Width:
71.6 inches
Height:
64.7 inches
Length:
179.4 inches
Wheelbase:
103.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/70R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Mica
Blue
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Gray
Meteor Gray Mica
Red
Zeal Red Mica
Silver
Liquid Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Mountain Air Metallic / Obsidian Blue Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic / Urban Titanium Metallic
Red
Basque Red Pearl II / Copper Sunset Pearl
Silver
Alabaster Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond Pearl
Brown
Kona Coffee Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Sand
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
