2021 HONDA CR-V VS 2021 MAZDA CX-5: THE HONDA IS MORE SPACIOUS AND MORE POWERFUL
2021 HONDA CR-V VS 2021 MAZDA CX-5: THE HONDA IS MORE SPACIOUS AND MORE POWERFUL
Posted on May 16, 2023
If you are looking for a compact sport utility vehicle, you certainly have a lot of options at your disposal. The 2021 Honda CR-V and the 2021 Mazda CX-5 are two such options, with both offering interior space and performance that should meet the needs of many buyers. That said, the 2021 Honda CR-V certainly has the advantage over the 2021 Mazda CX-5 in terms of cargo capacity and overall interior versatility. It also has a more powerful engine which translates into much better performance overall as well as improved fuel economy.
More of everything in the 2021 Honda CR-V
When it comes to interior space, the 2021 Honda CR-V certainly has the advantage over the CX-5. As you can see in the following table, it is more spacious by quite a bit in terms of cargo capacity.
Cargo Area (All seats in place)
2021 Honda CR-V
1 110 litres
2021 Mazda CX-5
875 litres
Coffre (Seats folded down)
2021 Honda CR-V
2 146 litres
2021 Mazda CX-5
1 687 litres
This can mean the difference between the amount of luggage you can bring on your next family trip, having to leave one set of golf bag behind, how much equipment you can transport to the hockey practice, and how much shopping you can do at IKEA. With over 500 more litres of total cargo space in the CR-V, you're essentially getting the equivalent of a midsize sedan more cargo space.
You will also enjoy better performance thanks to the CR-V standard turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers 190 horsepower along with 174 pound-feet of torque. This engine is not only more powerful than the CX-5’s 2.5 L four-cylinder, but it is also more fuel-efficient with an average fuel consumption rating of just 8.1 L per 100 km with all-wheel drive.
In other words, you will enjoy more confident passing and improved overall performance in the 2021 Honda CR-V compared to the 2021 Mazda CX-5. Inside and on the road, what you will notice is the improved comfort of the CR-V which is considered by the experts to be one of the most comfortable compact sport utility vehicles you can buy. Combine all of these features and what you get is a sport utility vehicle that simply gives you more. Give us a call today to learn more.