The 2025 Honda CR-V wins on efficiency: 28 vs 25 MPG combined in the tested configurations. The EPA estimates the 2025 Honda CR-V costs about $300 less per year to fuel. Both earn the same NHTSA overall safety rating (5 of 5 stars).
| 2025 Mazda CX-5 | 2025 Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Engine | 4-cyl 2.5L SIDI | 4-cyl 1.5L SIDI |
| Drivetrain | 4-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline |
| City MPG | 23 | 26 |
| Highway MPG | 29 | 31 |
| Combined MPG | 25 | 28 |
| EPA est. annual fuel cost | $2,600 | $2,300 |
| NHTSA overall safety | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| NHTSA front crash | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| NHTSA side crash | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| NHTSA rollover | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tested configuration | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo |
Data: official EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA crash-test ratings, pulled September 2026 for the configurations shown. Different trims, drivetrains and model years will change these numbers.