2023 Honda CR-V Vs. Mazda CX-5

Price and Trim Levels

Both SUVs are available in a variety of trim levels. Plus, the starting prices are very similar.

Price & Trim Levels | Honda CR-V

• LX | $29,075
• EX │ $32,355
• Sport Hybrid | $33,695
• EX-L │ $35,005
• Sport Touring Hybrid │ $40,395

Price & Trim Levels | Mazda CX-5

• Base | $28,075
• Select | $29,875
• Preferred | $31,565
• Carbon Edition | $32,475
• Premium | $34,375
• Premium Plus | $36,875
• Turbo |$38,225
• Turbo Signature |$41,025

Exterior & Colors

The 2023 Honda CR-V measures 185″ L x 74″ W x 66-67″ H and comes with 16" to 19" wheels. The 2023 Mazda CX-5 is smaller, measuring just 179″ L x 73″ W x 65″ H, complete with 17" or 19" wheels. Either way, you should be able to find a fun color option. 

Interior Design & Seating

The 2023 Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 include two supportive rows of seats, and five people can easily spread out. You can outfit the cabin of either SUV with all the comforts and conveniences that matter the most to you.

Infotainment & Features

The 2023 Honda CR-V has a standard 7" display, a 7" digital gauge cluster, a USB port, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a four-speaker stereo. The 2023 Mazda CX-5 has HD Radio, a 10.25" touch screen, a Wi-Fi hotspot, a four-speaker stereo, Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and two USB ports.

Cargo Capacity

The 2023 Honda CR-V has 39.3 cubic feet in the back and 76.5 cubic feet available with the back row down. In comparison, the 2023 Mazda CX-5 offers 31 and 60, respectively.

Towing Capacity

The 2023 Honda CR-V tows a maximum of 1,500 pounds. In comparison, the 2023 Mazda CX-5 can tow up to 2,000 pounds. 

Drivetrain & Suspension

With the 2023 Honda CR-V, there's an option between the standard front-wheel drive or the available all-wheel drive platform. With the 2023 Mazda CX-5, you don't have a choice, as all models include all-wheel drive.

Engine

The 2023 Honda CR-V has a 190-hp 1.5-liter turbo-four and a CVT. Otherwise, you can choose the hybrid model with its 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that pairs with two electric motors to create 204 horsepower. The 2023 Mazda CX-5 includes a standard 187-hp four-cylinder or the available 256-hp turbo-four.

Performance & MPG

The 2023 Honda CR-V is rated at 28/34 mpg with the base configuration. However, the hybrid can achieve up to 43/36 mpg. When choosing the turbo engine, the 2023 Mazda CX-5 is rated at 24/30 mpg with a base configuration or 22/27 mpg.

Safety Features

The 2023 Honda CR-V includes forward collision warning, lane keep assist, road departure mitigation, automatic high-beam headlights, a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning. The 2023 Mazda CX-5 includes adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlights, lane keep assist, pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, forward automatic emergency braking, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a rearview camera, forward collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane departure warning.

Ratings & Reviews

The 2023 Honda CR-V earned accolades as a Top Safety Pick+ from the IIHS. Plus, Car and Driver says, "The redesigned CR-V is made to maintain its place on the bestseller list with a smooth ride, practical cabin, and fuel-efficient powertrains." Just a small step down, the 2023 Mazda CX-5 is an IIHS Top Safety Pick, while Car and Driver says, "The CX-5 isn't perfect-although, that depends on who you ask-as it's not as spacious as rivals such as the Honda CR-V or the Toyota RAV4."