2021 CX-5 vs 2021 CR-V

2021 Mazda CX-5 vs 2021 Honda CR-V | San Juan Capistrano, CA

Without a doubt, the crossover and SUV segments are most competitive parts of the automotive market. With over 100 different models to choose from, there’s a lot for consumers to look into. We’d like to make that researching and comparing process a little bit easier for you.

Here’s our comparison between Car and Driver’s 2021 Best Crossover pick, the 2021 Mazda CX-5, and the segment-benchmark, the 2021 Honda CR-V. Which one will come out on top? Keep reading to find out.
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2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve

vs

2021 Honda CR-V Touring

$35,285

MSRP

$35,150
2.5L turbo 4-cyl

Engine

1.5L turbo 4-cyl

250 hp / 320 lb-ft

Horsepower / Torque

190 hp / 175 lb-ft

6-speed auto

Transmission

 CVT
AWD

Drivetrain

 AWD
23/27/24

Fuel Economy

 27/32/29

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Standard Features

Every 2021 Mazda CX-5 comes fully loaded with more and better standard features than the 2021 CR-V. Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, a Wi-Fi hotspot, two USB ports, and Mazda Connect Services capability are standard even on the base model CX-5. Other features are also available, including a power liftgate, a premium 10-speaker Bose sound system, remote start, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a universal garage door opener, among many others.

2021 CX-5 Bose speaker
2021 CX-5 cockpit showcase

Performance Options

The CX-5 is available with two different engines. The Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, and Carbon Edition have the 187-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The Carbon Edition Turbo, Grand Touring Reserve, and Signature come standard with the turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The 2021 CR-V is only available with the underwhelming (and boring) 1.5-liter turbo-four. It’s much slower and more unresponsive than the engines in the CX-5. Which is particularly noticeable when accelerating from a stop or calling for acceleration on the highway.

2021 CX-5 rear exterior view

For more details on the 2021 Mazda CX-5, give Capistrano Mazda a call.

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