The 2021 Mazda CX-5 is every shopper’s perfect crossover. The CX-5 provides effortless athletic style along with attractive driving dynamics, incredible value, and the latest in safety and entertainment technology. This staple member of the Mazda lineup regularly draws in customers here at John Hine Temecula Mazda. Shoppers looking for their next crossover will find the 2021 Mazda CX-5 is a perfect match.
One question we often get here at John Hine Temecula Mazda is about how the CX-5 compares to other top-rated members of the competition. To give a look into the performance of the CX-5 against the competition, we’ve put together this 2021 Mazda CX-5 vs 2021 Honda CR-V comparison guide. Continue reading to dive into what the 2021 CX-5 has to offer the drivers of Temecula, CA.
2021 Mazda CX-5 | vs |
2021 Honda CR-V |
SKYACTIV®-G 2.5-liter engine | Base Engine | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine
|
187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque | Power Specs
| 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet of torque
|
320 horsepower
| Max. Horsepower | 190 horsepower
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10.25-inch full-color touchscreen display | Standard Infotainment Center
| 5-inch color LCD screen
|
Cloth, Leatherette, or Leather seats | Seating
| Cloth or Leather seats
|
Standard in All-Wheel Drive Models | Off-Road Traction Assist
| Not Available
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Standard | Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
| Not Available
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$25,270 | Starting MSRP
| $25,350
|
Two power-packed engine options are available among the 2021 Mazda CX-5 lineup. The base SKYACTIV®-G 2.5-liter engine delivers a desirable 187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque on the road. This base power output is comparable to that of the 2021 CR-V, which delivers a standard 190 horsepower. Shoppers can kick the power output up a notch with the help of the CX-5 crossover’s available SKYACTIV®-G 2.5-engine with Dynamic Pressure Turbo. This turbocharged engine delivers a maximum of 320 horsepower, blowing away the maximum 190 horsepower produced by the CR-V. For those looking for the most power on the road, the CX-5 is a clear winner.
Tech-focused drivers will be pleased to see that the 2021 CX-5 is equipped with a baseline 10.25-inch full-color touchscreen display. Most vehicles these days offer a lower-tier infotainment center in its base models but the CX-5 has opted for high-quality technology in every trim. Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ also come standard in each CX-5 model, something that is found only in select members of the CR-V lineup.
The sleek and luxury-inspired CX-5 will hit every mark on shoppers’ lists. If you are looking to get behind the wheel of a new 2021 Mazda CX-5 today, come visit us here at John Hine Temecula Mazda. Come out and see why the CX-5 is such a fan favorite around Temecula, CA.