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You’re shopping for a family-friendly SUV as your next new vehicle in Leominster. You want one that’s safe, fuel-efficient, reliable, and has plenty of cargo volume. In the Honda CR-V vs. Mazda CX-5 debate, we think the Honda SUV wins out for several reasons. It’s truly one of the cream of the crop in a market filled with SUVs.
Compare the 2024 Honda CR-V vs. the Mazda CX-5 with our guide from Ron Bouchard Honda near Fitchburg. You’ll love the CR-V from the moment you get behind the wheel! We will also answer, “Which is more reliable, the Honda CR-V or the Mazda CX-5?”
When choosing the CX-5 or CR-V, the prices are very close to each other across the board. However, the cargo volume is another matter. In this Mazda CX-5 and Honda CR-V comparison, you’ll see that the Honda has more cargo space for long drives, DIY projects around Gardner, and summer road trips!
As you can see in this Mazda CX-5 and Honda CR-V comparison, the Honda has more than 15 more total cubic feet of cargo volume and nearly 10 more cubic feet of cargo volume behind the second row!
According to RepairPal, both SUVs score very high on reliability metrics. The Honda CR-V gets 4.5 out of 5 stars, and is ranked second out of 26 compact SUVs. Meanwhile, the Mazda CX-5 also gets 4.5 stars and is first out of 26 midsize SUVs.
The base engine performance comes into play with the Mazda CX-5 vs. Honda CR-V comparison. As you’ll see, the base CR-V engine delivers more horsepower and better fuel efficiency than the CX-5, making it an overall better SUV.
You’ve seen our take on whether you should buy a CX-5 or CR-V. Why not settle this debate with some in-person research? Contact us or call to schedule a test drive at your convenience. We’re happy to help in any way we can!
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