2020 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2020 Honda CR-V

There are a lot of different size crossovers and SUVs out there. If you are looking for an SUV with enough passenger space that is still city-friendly, you might want to look into the compact SUV class. This size SUV usually offers seating for five and a good amount of cargo space, but this vehicle is still small enough to take on city traffic and city parking.

The 2020 Mazda CX-5 and the Honda CR-V are two compact SUV options. Below, we are going to check out the performance, exterior, interior, technology, and safety of these two SUV options. Then, you can determine which one might be the right option for you.

PERFORMANCE AND ENGINE OPTIONS

First, let’s take a look at the performance of these two vehicles, including engine options and fuel efficiency.

The standard engine that is found in the Mazda CX-5 is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that gives you 187-horsepower. This engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Overall, you get a fun and capable performance with this engine, but there are two other engine options. Your first engine option is a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder that gives you up to 250-horsepower. The other engine option is a 2.2-liter turbodiesel engine that gives you 168-horsepower. The Mazda CX-5 also gives you good fuel efficiency with all of its engine options, but the best efficiency can be found with the base engine.

The 2020 Honda CR-V is home to a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine. This engine gives you 190-horsepower. The engine is paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission. This engine isn’t the most powerful option out there, but it can handle town and city driving. When it comes to efficiency, this vehicle gives you around 28 city and 34 highway miles per gallon.

When it comes to performance, the Mazda CX-5 gives you more engine options and a more enjoyable overall performance. Mazda creates vehicles that are capable, as well as very fun to drive.

EXTERIOR

The outside of the Mazda CX-5 is beautifully sculpted. This exterior was designed by artists that wanted to convey beauty in motion and simplicity in design. This vehicle does not overwhelm you with features but takes the philosophy that less is more. However, there still are some necessary exterior features that offer you beauty and capability like the 19-inch alloy wheels and the LED lighting systems.

The Honda CR-V has a smooth and sleek exterior style. It has a sporty look with features like LED fog lights, LED taillights, and dual chrome exhaust that adds great style and function in one package. This vehicle also offers you some great exterior color options like Sonic Gray Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Obsidian Blue Pearl, Platinum White Pearl, and more. These colors allow you to get the look you want from your 2020 Honda CR-V.

INTERIOR AND TECHNOLOGY

On the inside of the Mazda CX-5, you can find standard cloth seating for up to five people. This vehicle offers you available interior features like leather-trimmed seats, heated seats, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and power-adjustable front seats. When it comes to cargo space, this vehicle gives you 30.9 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats, but you can get up to 59.6 cubic feet with those rear seats folded down.

When it comes to technology, the 2020 CX-5 gives you standard features like a push-button start, Bluetooth, USB ports, and a Mazda Connect infotainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen. You also have available features like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 10-speaker Bose audio system, and more. The technology features and infotainment system are intuitive and easy to use.

In the Honda CR-V, you have standard cloth seating for five people. This vehicle does have some available upgrades like leather seating, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. You also get good cargo space in the 2020 CR-V. This vehicle gives you about 38 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, and you can get up to 75.8 cubic feet of cargo space with those rear seats folded down.

The standard technology features in the Honda CR-V include a 5-inch infotainment display, Bluetooth, and a USB port. This isn’t as many standard features as some vehicles offer, but there are some available features like a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a navigation system, and wireless device charging.

When it comes to the interiors on these two vehicles, the Honda CR-V offers you a little bit more space, but the Mazda CX-5 offers you more standard technology and a more high-end feel. Below, you can learn more about the safety technologies that you can find in these two SUV options.

SAFETY

There are also some safety technology features that can be found in both of these SUVs. The Mazda CX-5 is home to standard safety features like a rearview camera, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and more. There are a few safety features you have to upgrade for, and those safety features include a head-up display, parking sensors, and traffic sign recognition.

The 2020 Honda CR-V also offers you some standard safety technologies. Some of these standard technology features include a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, road departure mitigation, a traffic sign recognition system, and adaptive cruise control. There are also some available safety features like blind spot monitoring, parking sensors, and rear cross traffic alert.

Both the 2020 Mazda CX-5 and the 2020 Honda CR-V are great compact SUV options. If you have any questions about the Mazda CX-5 or what it offers you, you can reach out to us at Seacoast Mazda. Our expert staff is happy to answer any questions you may have.