2025 Honda CR-V vs. 2025 Mazda CX-90 Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda CR-V

2025 Honda
CR-V

MSRP*: $30,100 to $36,500
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-90

2025 Mazda
CX-90

MSRP*: $37,845 to $56,450
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MPG - City 26 - 28 MPG 23 - 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 34 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 76.5 ft3 74.2 - 75.2 ft3
Engine
  • 190-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 280-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 340-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 190 hp 280 - 340 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 184.8 in 201.6 in
Exterior Width 73.5 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 41.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 38.2 - 40.0 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 39.2 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Honda CR-V offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Mazda CX-90. The Mazda CX-90 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Honda CR-V.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda CR-V as you will with the Mazda CX-90, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Honda CR-V is a better financial choice over the Mazda CX-90, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Honda CR-V is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-90, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Honda CR-V, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-90.

Handling
The Honda CR-V has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Mazda CX-90, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mazda CX-90 is clearly the choice over the Honda CR-V for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Honda CR-V has a lot less horsepower than the Mazda CX-90.

Powertrain
The Honda CR-V has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-90, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Honda CR-V has less seating than the Mazda CX-90, making the Mazda CX-90 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Honda CR-V as you will in the Mazda CX-90.