New Mazda SUVs are elegant and sporty, putting them ahead of many competitors. The 2025 Mazda CX-5 crossover has an attractive design and innovative features that push it ahead of other popular options in the class. The 2026 Honda CR-V is a strong contender, but it can fall short in some ways against the 2025 CX-5.
Feel free to contact our team after reading our comparison to see which model is right for you.
Power and Efficiency
The 2025 CX-5 has two engines available in its lineup. The base engine provides 187 horsepower, while the upgrade provides 256 horsepower. Both engines are paired with all-wheel drive to maintain traction and control through any tough conditions or terrain near Fremont.
The 2026 Honda CR-V provides a slightly more powerful base engine – 190 horsepower – but has no upgraded engine option. Both models accelerate to 60 MPH at the same speed when equipped with their base engines. You also need to upgrade from front- to all-wheel drive to provide the same traction.
Infotainment and Connectivity
There's a 10.3-inch display in the 2025 Mazda CX-5 that controls media and apps. This system has a rotary controller and volume knob on the center console while also having voice control and buttons on the steering wheel. Standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ ensure you can listen to your favorite songs wherever you go.
The 2026 Honda CR-V only has a 9.0-inch touchscreen, giving it a less modern and innovative cabin. It also has smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.
Interior
Having plenty of space and comfort features will be important for your new vehicle. The 2025 Mazda CX-5 provides a leather-wrapped steering wheel on its base trim, giving it an upscale look and feel. Upgrading higher than the base trim will add heated seats, and going further up the lineup will include dual-zone climate control to help during chilly mornings and hot afternoons near Lincoln.
The 2026 Honda CR-V does not provide the same upscale standard features of the 2025 CX-5, making you upgrade to its highest trim option for a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The new Honda also allows you to upgrade to dual-zone climate control and heated seats.
Safety
You'll have many driver assistance features in the 2025 Mazda CX-5. Driver assistance systems look out for you on busy highways and city streets, instilling confidence wherever you go. Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Lane Keep Assist, and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert are among the standard features. Upgrading will add even more innovative systems that look out for you.
The 2026 Honda CR-V is also equipped with many safety systems but does not include all the features the 2025 CX-5 does. The Honda Blind Spot Information system is not among the standard array, leaving you with fewer coverage options than the 2025 Mazda CX-5.
Visit Our Dealership for a Closer Look at the 2025 Mazda CX-5
Our team wants to help you find a model that matches your lifestyle. The 2025 Mazda CX-5 is a well-rounded and capable vehicle that can be tailored to your preferences, putting it ahead of what the 2026 Honda CR-V can do for you. Let our team know which features catch your eye so we can point you toward the right trim and packages for your new Mazda.
Call or email our team to learn more about buying from our new Mazda inventory near La Vista. We can help you with Mazda CX-5 financing and leasing options to ensure you keep the model you want at the right price.
