CR-V or CX-5? A Comparison to Help You Save Time on Research

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

The OTR price of the Honda CR-V in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD RS (RM 195,900), 2026 1.5T 4WD V (RM 181,900), 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD E (RM 178,200) etc.

The OTR price of the Mazda CX-5 in Malaysia is RM 135,469 - 166,760, with a total of 3 versions, including 2025 2.0L AT 35th Anniversary (RM 316,154), 2025 2.0L AT (RM 296,154), 2025 2.0L MT (RM 294,154) etc.

From a price perspective, the starting price of the Mazda CX-5 is RM 42,731 cheaper than the Honda CR-V. Honestly, at this price segment, a difference of a few thousand is not really significant; the key is to look at overall value for money and long-term maintenance costs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

The Honda CR-V is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.

The Mazda CX-5 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo engine, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, the Honda CR-V's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than the Mazda CX-5's 1.5L Turbo, providing more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, the Mazda CX-5's fuel consumption might be better, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be too significant.

Safety Features

The Honda CR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).

The Mazda CX-5's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .

Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are quite complete at this level. New cars nowadays are not bad in safety, no need to worry too much about this point.

Space and Comfort

Honda CR-V body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.

Mazda CX-5 body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.

The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. Cars at this level are more than enough for daily use.

Maintenance and Service

Honda CR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Mazda CX-5 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Summary

Overall, the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time researching will never go wrong.