The Mazda CX-5 with its new Kodo design is no easy opponent. Will the Honda CR-V be able to take down the Mazda CX-5?
The Mazda CX-5 comes running on a 2.0 liter inline 4 engine that will be mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The Mazda CX-5 will deliver about 155hp and 150lb ft of torque. The Honda CR-V will come with a 2.4 liter inline 4 cylinder engine that will be mated to a CVT. The engine will deliver about 185hp and 181lb ft of torque.
The Mazda CX-5 will return about 26mpg in the city and 35mpg on the highway while the Honda CR-V will return about 26mpg in the city and 33mpg on the highway. Both models will come with safety features like ABS, stability control, traction control and more.
The Mazda CX-5 will retail for $22,695 while the Honda CR-V will retail for $24,645.
