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2019 Honda CR-V vs 2019 Mazda CX-5

2019 Honda CR-V vs 2019 Mazda CX-5

The purchase of a compact SUV requires several decisions and asks the consumer to take the time to properly assess their needs. With so many choices in the compact SUV segment, it can be hard to know where to start and what models to consider. That's why we need to take the time to properly analyze our needs and then focus on the models that are able to meet those needs.

For example, if cargo space, comfort, reliability, versatility, performance and fuel economy are important to you, the 2019 Honda CR-V should be at the top of your list. The 2019 Honda CR-V does a lot of good things and that's why it's regularly among the most popular and best-selling compact SUVs in Canada. That's also why it manages to stand out against a very fierce competition like the 2019 Mazda CX-5.

For starters, the 2019 Honda CR-V is more spacious than the 2019 Mazda CX-5 and many other compact SUVs. The new CR-V offers more than 1,100 liters of cargo space even with all seats in place. The 2019 Mazda CX-5 offers only 875 liters. The difference when the rear seat is lowered is even more impressive and gives the Honda CR-V the advantage in terms of versatility.

The 2019 Honda CR-V is powered by a standard 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder engine that produces 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft of torque. This engine is ahead of the 2.0-liter SKYACTIV four-cylinder engine of the 2019 Mazda CX-5, which produces 187 horsepower. It is also much more fuel efficient.

In fact, the 2019 Honda CR-V has an average fuel consumption of 8.7 liters per 100 kilometers in the city and 7.2 liters per 100 kilometers on the highway while the 2019 Mazda CX-5 has an average fuel consumption of 9.8 liters per 100 kilometers in the city and 7.9 liters per 100 kilometers with the all-wheel drive. Despite its superior power, the 2019 Honda CR-V is the most economical option in the segment. To learn more about the new 2019 Honda CR-V, contact us today at St-Constant Honda!