BATTLE OF THE BEST! — NEW 2026 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2026 Honda CR-V: Comparison

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2. Ive heard the CR-V is loud when driving above 120kmh. Is it the same issue with the CX5? CX60 is definitely quite.

3. Giving Mazda a bunch of points for things I don’t care about is nice, but aill take reliability, comfort, safety, knobs and space over gimmicks. Honda for the win.

4. Does the Mazda or Honda have better seats?

5. I almost would rather you compared the base trim. We can see what short cuts the manufacture makes on the unit.

6. I would definitely buy the Mazda.

7. I'm confused…I thought there was already a Mazda hybrid? Isn't the CX50 a hybrid??? I'm so confused 😕

8. I'm big guy,185cm tall 150kg in which one I have more space?

9. واحدة
   The issue of climate and audio controls being accessible via the screen has become a safety concern while driving, as it risks distracting the driver. Unfortunately, this has now become a manufacturing defect, similar to the problem of hidden door handles.

10. Wish the CX5 had an 8 speed transmission for the heavier new design and got rid of the nasty cylinder deactivation and auto stop.

11. Mazda❤

12. Mazda

13. Mazda should be compared to Acura, not Honda.

14. Here's the REAL question …. why buy any "old school" cars with gas powered engines or even hybrid engines when you will very soon have access to the stunning EV's from China …. If you are unaware of what's in the very near future , just start looking at the genius vehicles that China has in production on YouTube…… The current offerings available to US buyers are prehistoric…

15. The CX-5 is not all new. Entire powertrain is a carryover, just for starts. And until parts listings come out it is impossible to know what is carryover there. Shocks & struts are revalved, but doesn't mean the rest is new or change.

    The CX-5 is a joke. It might as well be sporting floral fabric seats. The giant axx screen is just the start of what is wrong with it. I'll be sicking with my 2020 Signature and moving to another brand when time to replace

16. I own both a 2015 CX-5 GT AWD 2.5 and a 2020 CR-V EX-L AWD, both with over 100k. They both are fantastic vehicles and super reliable. While I do prefer my CX-5 to the wife's CR-V, the CX-5 Achilles Heel is MPG! Our CR-V averages 31mpg while the CX-5 averages 21. We are planning on replacing my CX-5 this year and as much as I would like another Mazda, I am leaning towards a CR-V Sport Touring. By the way the elimination of the Physical Controls is a huge factor that I did not mention…Mazda WTF?

17. How about repairs cost for a hybrid vs non hybrid

18. Don't forget the new CR-V's head gasket failures.

19. remote start is possible through the MyMazda app, allowing for remote starting from anywhere there is signal.

20. Is that a Mazda CRV?

21. 0 to 60 in 9.6 is dangerously slow. Loaded with the family and a few luggage and this thing is slow as a dog. Hard pass for me.

22. I don't like front exhaust and 1.5 turbo in honda

23. CX-5はSky-Zが出てからが本番。
    パワーにこだわりがなければ今お勧めしてもいいけど。

24. I want a cx5 but the biggest problem is rear storage being too small. that is a serious deal breaker because it becomes non functional for long drives if you have a family.

25. They film the Mazda at a trailer park and the Cx-5 in Chino Hills?

26. They come out with an all new 2026 Mazda CX-5 but no turbo or hybrid?
    What are they thinking?
    The Rav4 is Hybrid only and that would be best to replace the aging carry over drivetrain they are re using in the CX-50.

27. Old school engine??? I love that traditional auto transmission

28. as a toyota fan mazda is way better than honda hands down

29. Mazda CX5 exterior looks great but the Honda interior looks nicer.

30. CRV has better interior. I don’t care about the CX5’s additional features if the basics are harder to use than they need to be

31. loosing physical controls and adding too big screen will make this model the biggest flop in Mazda's history on EU market! no diesel just adds up to making it a huge flop! Cx60 with inline 6 diesel is the right path to go in Europe. Getting rid of turbo is also a very good decision.

32. No turbo small engine. No cvt for me. Never

33. عيب مازدا البليت .لا يتحمل الجو الاوروبي.

34. Honda CRV all day

35. The biggest miscommunication about the new CX-5 is that it's only "half released". The hybrid trims will take over the outgoing turbo trims, which had exclusive luxury touches like side acoustic glass and nappa leather. So we've yet to really see the actual top trims of the new CX-5.

36. Mazda's 2.5 and 6at is outdated

37. Is the 6-speed more refined in the 2026 versus the 2020 CX5 non-turbo?

    My non-turbo 6-speed is VERY unrefined 10-15 mph in traffic. You feel the shifting and it clunks while shifting. I got the torque converter replaced along with transmission flushed many times and it still is not refined.

    I even reset the transmission module twice and it still didn’t fix it.

    This car only has 50k miles on it and it feels like the transmission is bad. It’s a shame, I love the car but being told it’s normal is very worrisome. I inherited this car and want the 2026, but worries me it has a 6-speed too.

    Car shifts amazing otherwise and is a dream to drive, but man that transmission is awful.

38. No buttons no buy

39. I suspect the prices would be much closer if the Mazda CX-5 had a hybrid like the Honda CR-V.

40. I will stick to buying the 2025 CX-5 better than both the 2026 CX-5 and CRV

41. The mazda cx 5 you simply can not buy, the interiors is hopeless. Overall the Honda crv is fantastic, the simplicity of that interior , now that is how it should be done, mazda

42. still prefer some physical controls of the previous cx5

43. When driving mazda cx-5 is much better comfortable on handling.

44. Umm if you want to keep your car take the Mazda if you want your car to be either on four bricks or in a shipping container stay away from Honda.😂

45. I think the Honda CRV 1.5 turbo engine still has issues relating to taking too long for the engine to reach operating temperature. So starting the CRV in very cold climate conditions can be a problem. The new CX5 decided to go non turbo for its 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G four-cylinder engine which first came out in 2013 and has proven to be a reliable workhorse.

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