2012 Honda CR-V vs 2012 Mazda MAZDA5

2012 Honda CR-V

2012 Mazda MAZDA5

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2WD 5-Door EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX	23	31	$23,098	$24,595
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L	23	31	$25,579	$27,245
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi	23	31	$26,983	$28,745
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L w/RES	23	31	$26,234	$27,945
CR-V 2WD 5-Door LX	23	31	$21,132	$22,495
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX	22	30	$24,268	$25,845
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L	22	30	$26,749	$28,495
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi	22	30	$28,153	$29,995
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L w/RES	22	30	$27,404	$29,195
CR-V AWD 5-Door LX	22	30	$22,302	$23,745

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4-Door Wgn Automatic Grand Touring

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Automatic Grand Touring	21	28	$22,975	$24,025
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Automatic Sport	21	28	$19,726	$20,625
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Automatic Touring	21	28	$20,682	$21,625
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Manual Sport	21	28	$18,771	$19,625

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,098

$22,975

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,595

$24,025

Monthly Payment Estimate

$410 / month

$400 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Honda CR-V is a great family vehicle, with a thoughtfully designed and comfortable interior, and improved refinement, but it lacks the confident, sprightly feel present in past CR-Vs.

The nimble and fuel-efficient 2012 Mazda5 appeals to parents who don’t mind being seen in a minivan but don’t want to feel like they’re driving one.

TCC Likes

Very comfortable seating
Excellent one-pull folding backseat
Simple, tasteful dash layout

Taut but absorbent ride
Reassuring, communicative steering
Handles with the verve of a hot hatch

TCC Dislikes

Steering feel
Bland, slightly evolved exterior
Unimpressive interior materials

Short, flat front seats
Road noise
Primitive audio, no USB

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility

2WD Minivan

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

39.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.0

39.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.5

97.7

Second Hip Room (in)

53.1

57.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.6

55.5

Second Head Room (in)

38.6

39.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

55.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

40.7

Front Hip Room (in)

54.5

53.1

Third Leg Room (in)

30.5

Third Hip Room (in)

40.9

Third Head Room (in)

37.1

Third Shoulder Room (in)

49.3

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.6

68.9

Track Width, Front (in)

61.6

60.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.8

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

178.3

180.5

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

65.1

63.6

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

103.1

108.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

54.0

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

51.0

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

70.9

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

5.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

39.0

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

37.2

27.5

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.0 x - TBD -

11.9 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

15.9

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.2

2.9

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.7

16.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.3

36.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/65TR17

P205/50VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/65TR17

P205/50VR17

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

T125/70D16

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

225

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3365

3457

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

16 x 4.0

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 6.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.0

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

163 @ 4400

163 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4L/144

2.5L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

185 @ 7000

157 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

EFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65

3.62

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

1.29

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.53

0.69

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.00

3.41

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.51

1.93

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.44

3.46

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

0.93

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda CR-V

Mazda Mazda5

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

5 Door Wagon

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.75

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.79

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

E-type Multi-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.1

7.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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