2026 MAZDA CX-5 vs Honda CR-V

2026 Mazda CX-50 on Rugged Terrain parked near cliff
Not every compact SUV delivers the same value from the start. The 2026 Mazda CX-5 comes equipped with standard i-Activ AWD®, a modern cabin, and premium comfort features that help separate it from the competition before you even move up a trim level. See how it compares to the Honda CR-V with Bakersfield Mazda.

Standard i-ACTIV AWD®

Every 2026 Mazda CX-5 trim comes standard with i-Activ AWD®, paired with a SKYACTIV®-G 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque through a SKYACTIV®-Drive six-speed automatic transmission. The 2026 Honda CR-V gas lineup uses a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated at 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft of torque, but front-wheel drive is standard, and Honda Real Time AWD™ is offered only as an available upgrade.

A Larger Standard Touchscreen

A bigger screen means less squinting and quicker access to what you need while driving. The 2026 Mazda CX-5 comes with a 12.9-inch center display standard, along with Mazda Connect™, a 10.25-inch LCD meter display, and Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration. Select trims of this new Mazda model add a 15.6-inch center display, Bose® 12-speaker audio, and a 360-Degree View Monitor. The 2026 Honda CR-V starts with a smaller nine-inch color touchscreen across its lineup, so you get noticeably more screen standard on the base 2026 Mazda CX-5.

Cabin Comfort Built Into Every Configuration

Long drives with a full cabin test which comfort features are actually designed with you in mind. Standard and available features on the 2026 Mazda CX-5 include dual-zone automatic climate control, rear seat air vents, heated front and rear seats, ventilated front seats, and a panoramic sunroof, plus 40/20/40 split rear seatbacks that fold and recline. The 2026 Honda CR-V offers dual-zone climate control and heated front seats, with leather-trimmed seating available on higher trims, but rear seat air vents and ventilated front seats aren’t available on the Honda model at any trim level.

Find Your 2026 MAZDA CX-5 at Bakersfield MAZDA

The team at our Mazda dealership in Bakersfield, CA, can show you how each 2026 Mazda CX-5 trim compares in person. Our flexible Mazda financing options make it easy to get into your next family SUV. Visit Bakersfield Mazda today to take a test drive and experience the difference for yourself.