Mazda finally came around to the competition’s way of things by offering more standard safety features in the 2020 CX-5. Up front, the CX-5 fancies itself as more sophisticated, especially in Signature trim with soft nappa leather contrasting genuine wood trim. The high seat position, great outward vision, 12-way power adjustable seats, deep console, clever storage areas, and plenty of cupholders play to the practical buyer. Rear-seat CX-5 passengers feel the squeeze on flat seats.Įven on stiffer 19-inch wheels, the CR-V goes long on comfort. Both models have about 40 inches of second-row leg room, but the CR-V is wider, taller, and longer, good for about 40 cubic feet of cargo compared to 31 cubic feet in the CX-5. But it’s much more than just a spec comparison. Honda makes them larger, and the inside of the 2020 CR-V proves it. The front-wheel-drive CR-V gets 28 mpg city, 34 highway, 30 combined. It lacks the responsiveness of the CX-5’s larger engine, and lacks the verve of the CX-5’s suspension tuning.īut it is more efficient, even before EPA rates the fuel economy for the 2020 CR-V Hybrid, which should average about 45 mpg combined. The punchy powertrain is smooth but gets loud the harder you push the throttle. New for 2020 in the CR-V is a 190-hp 1.5-liter turbo-4 with a continuously variable transmission. It stays low and planted, with less body roll than most of the competitors, including the CR-V. Most importantly, the CX-5 handles like a smaller car or tall wagon.
It’s quicker, quieter, and boosted by a sport mode that holds the gears longer. These models come with a 227-hp 2.5-liter turbo-4 with the 6-speed making 310 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive costs $1,400 more, but it comes standard on the Grand Touring Reserve ($36,235) and top Signature ($38,255) trims. The base engine in the 2020 Mazda CX-5 is a 187-horsepower 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic making 186 pound-feet of torque. It’s more flowing and less bulbous than the CR-V, and it outperforms the CR-V. The exterior has held up well, as the long hood and short overhangs of the CX-5 reflect its sportier vibe.
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