2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Honda CR-V vs Mazda CX-5
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The CX-5 starts $675 lower (MSRP $36,300 vs $36,975 for the CR-V).
- The CR-V uses 2.6 L/100 km less combined (6.4 vs 9), about 520 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the CR-V: 7.4/10 vs 5.8/10.
- The CR-V has more power: up to 204 hp vs 187 hp.
- Transport Canada lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 CR-V and 0 for the CX-5.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $36,975 | $36,300 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 7.4/10 | 5.8/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 6.4 | 9 |
| City | 6 | 9.9 |
| Highway | 6.9 | 7.9 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 151 | 212 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 204 hp | 187 hp |
| Seats | — | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD, FWD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | Regular gasoline |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 4 | 5 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 1 | 0 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.