Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@7000 163 lb-ft@4400 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@6000 163 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 108.3 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 180.5 in | -2.2 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 68.9 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 64.7 in | 63.6 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3305 lb. | 3457 lb. | -152 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.7 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 55.5 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.1 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 55.5 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 57.8 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.1 in | -37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.5 in | -30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | -31 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.2 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 25.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 | 44.4 ft3 | -7.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
2012 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Though a column-mounted shifter and a minivan-like walk through to the second row went away with the third-generation CR-V, Honda's compact crossover retains an interior that puts roominess and functionality ahead of sportiness. Thanks to an open design with a relatively compact instrument panel and center console, both rows feel even roomier than the class-leading (or close to it) specs suggest. Though the second-row seat is mounted too low to provide adults with much thigh support, the floor back there remains hump-free. see full Honda CR-V review |
2012 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats very comfortable and roomy. They almost appear too wide, and I wish they had more lateral support. Very useable center console with a flat top. see full Honda CR-V review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2014 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |