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2026 Honda CR-V vs 2026 Mazda CX-50

Price, size, cabin, cargo, towing, safety and ownership side by side. Every value comes from the cited sources in each model-year profile, and gaps stay labeled instead of guessed.

Vehicle A

2026 · Honda · 2-row · Hybrid

CR-V

Starting price: $30,920
Length: 184.8 in
Seating: 5
Max cargo: 76.5 cu ft
Max towing: 1,500 lb

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Vehicle B

2026 · Mazda · 2-row · Hybrid

CX-50

Starting price: $29,900
Length: 185.8 in
Seating: Not listed
Max cargo: 56.3 cu ft
Max towing: 2,000 lb

Full CX-50 profile →

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Key differences

Where the published numbers differ

No overall winner: each line is one source-backed figure. Decide which ones matter for how you will use the SUV.

ACR-V has

Rear legroommore rear legroom by 1.2 in
Cargo behind rear seatmore cargo behind the rear seat by 7.9 cu ft
Maximum cargomore maximum cargo by 20.2 cu ft

BCX-50 has

Starting pricelower starting price by $1,020
Overall lengthlonger by 1.0 in
Wheelbaselonger wheelbase by 4.5 in

=Same figure

None of the compared fields are identical.

Head-to-head

The numbers, side by side

Bars share one scale starting at zero, so small real differences are not exaggerated. Where a profile lists several figures, the highest published one is used.

CR-VCX-50

Starting price2026 Mazda CX-50: lower starting price by $1,020

$30,920

$29,900

Overall length2026 Mazda CX-50: longer by 1.0 in

184.8 in

185.8 in

Wheelbase2026 Mazda CX-50: longer wheelbase by 4.5 in

106.3 in

110.8 in

Ground clearanceVaries by trim or option; compare the exact configuration

7.8 in FWD; 8.2 in AWD

8.3 in

Rear legroom2026 Honda CR-V: more rear legroom by 1.2 in

41.0 in

39.8 in

Front headroomVaries by trim or option; compare the exact configuration

40.0 in LX; 38.2 in moonroof-equipped trims

39.1 in without moonroof

Cargo behind rear seat2026 Honda CR-V: more cargo behind the rear seat by 7.9 cu ft

39.3 cu ft

31.4 cu ft

Maximum cargo2026 Honda CR-V: more maximum cargo by 20.2 cu ft

76.5 cu ft

56.3 cu ft

Decision snapshot

Six buyer questions, without an overall winner.

Each card compares one documented criterion. A lead is shown only when both source-backed values use a compatible measurement; otherwise the raw facts stay visible and the criterion stays unresolved.

Starting priceStarting MSRP

ACR-V$30,920LX, before destination

BCX-50$29,900Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Mazda CX-50 has lower published starting MSRP by $1,020.

EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy

ACR-VUp to about 28 city / 33 highway mpgHonda published trim/drivetrain figures

BCX-50Not verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume

ACR-V76.5 cu ftHonda published figure

BCX-5056.3 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Honda CR-V has more published maximum cargo volume by 20.2 cu ft.

Rear-seat roomRear legroom

ACR-V41.0 inHonda U.S. specification

BCX-5039.8 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Honda CR-V has more published rear/second-row legroom by 1.2 in.

Maximum towingMaximum towing

ACR-V1,500 lb gas; 1,000 lb hybridHonda 2026 CR-V specification by powertrain

BCX-50Not verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty

ACR-V3 years / 36,000 milesHonda U.S. warranty

BCX-50Verify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

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At a glance

Key specifications

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Research field	A2026 Honda CR-V	B2026 Mazda CX-50
Starting MSRPDifferent	$30,920LX, before destination	$29,900Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary engine / systemData gap	1.5L turbocharged four-cylinderHonda U.S. specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Primary outputData gap	190 hp1.5L turbo	—No source-backed value verified yet
DrivetrainDifferent	FWD or Real Time AWDAvailability depends on trim	AWD standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification
SeatingData gap	5Honda U.S. specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent	39.3 cu ftHonda published figure	31.4 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum cargoDifferent	76.5 cu ftHonda published figure	56.3 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum towingData gap	1,500 lb gas; 1,000 lb hybridHonda 2026 CR-V specification by powertrain	—No source-backed value verified yet

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

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Research field	A2026 Honda CR-V	B2026 Mazda CX-50
Starting MSRPDifferent	$30,920LX, before destination	$29,900Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Entry trimDifferent	LX · $30,920190-hp turbo; FWD standard	2.5 S Select · $29,900Gas AWD
Highest listed trimDifferent	Sport Touring Hybrid · $42,550Hybrid with standard AWD and top technology package	2.5 Turbo · $37,900Turbo AWD
Trim lineupDifferent	LX · EX · Sport Hybrid · EX-L · TrailSport Hybrid · Sport-L Hybrid · Sport Touring Hybrid7 researched trims	2.5 S Select · 2.5 Turbo · Hybrid Preferred3 researched trims

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

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Research field	A2026 Honda CR-V	B2026 Mazda CX-50
Engine / primary systemData gap	1.5L turbocharged four-cylinderHonda U.S. specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Primary outputData gap	190 hpHonda U.S. specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Hybrid outputData gap	204 hpHonda U.S. specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
TransmissionData gap	CVTHonda U.S. specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
DrivetrainDifferent	FWD or Real Time AWDAvailability depends on trim	AWD standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification
All-wheel driveData gap	Available; standard on TrailSport and Sport Touring HybridHonda trim specification	—No source-backed value verified yet

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

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Research field	A2026 Honda CR-V	B2026 Mazda CX-50
Fuel typeData gap	Regular unleadedHonda 2026 CR-V specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Gas / base fuel economyData gap	Up to about 28 city / 33 highway mpgHonda published trim/drivetrain figures	—No source-backed value verified yet
Hybrid fuel economyDifferent	Up to 43 city / 36 highway mpgHonda published trim/drivetrain figures	39 / 37 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Off-road trim fuel economyData gap	38 city / 33 highway mpgHonda published configuration figure	—No source-backed value verified yet
Fuel tankData gap	14.0 galHonda 2026 CR-V specification	—No source-backed value verified yet

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

3 of 5 differ

Research field	A2026 Honda CR-V	B2026 Mazda CX-50
WheelbaseDifferent	106.3 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification	110.8 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Overall lengthDifferent	184.8 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification	185.8 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Overall widthData gap	73.5 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Overall heightData gap	66.2 in FWD; 66.5 in AWDHonda 2026 CR-V specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Ground clearanceDifferent	7.8 in FWD; 8.2 in AWDHonda 2026 CR-V specification	8.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cabin

Interior space and seating

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Research field	A2026 Honda CR-V	B2026 Mazda CX-50
SeatingData gap	5Honda U.S. specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Front legroomDifferent	41.3 inHonda U.S. specification	41.7 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Rear legroomDifferent	41.0 inHonda U.S. specification	39.8 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Front headroomDifferent	40.0 in LX; 38.2 in moonroof-equipped trimsHonda U.S. specification	39.1 in without moonroofManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Rear headroomData gap	38.2 inHonda U.S. specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Front shoulder roomData gap	57.9 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Rear shoulder roomData gap	55.9 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Front hip roomData gap	55.6 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Rear hip roomData gap	52.6 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Passenger volumeDifferent	106.0 cu ft LX; 103.5 cu ft other trimsHonda 2026 CR-V specification	100.3 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

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Research field	A2026 Honda CR-V	B2026 Mazda CX-50
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent	39.3 cu ftHonda published figure	31.4 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum cargo volumeDifferent	76.5 cu ftHonda published figure	56.3 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Hybrid cargo behind rear seatData gap	36.3 cu ftHonda published figure	—No source-backed value verified yet
Hybrid maximum cargoData gap	71.8 cu ftHonda published figure	—No source-backed value verified yet
Width between wheel housingsData gap	About 41 inThird-party/owner reference	—No source-backed value verified yet
Hatch-opening heightData gap	About 32 inThird-party/owner reference	—No source-backed value verified yet
Rear seatData gap	60/40 split-foldingHonda 2026 CR-V seating specification	—No source-backed value verified yet

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

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Research field	A2026 Honda CR-V	B2026 Mazda CX-50
Maximum towingData gap	1,500 lb gas; 1,000 lb hybridHonda 2026 CR-V specification by powertrain	—No source-backed value verified yet
All-wheel driveData gap	Available; standard on TrailSport and Sport Touring HybridHonda trim specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Rear seatData gap	60/40 split-foldingHonda 2026 CR-V seating specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo behind rear seatData gap	—No source-backed value verified yet	31.4 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum cargoData gap	—No source-backed value verified yet	56.3 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Safety

Published safety ratings

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Research field	A2026 Honda CR-V	B2026 Mazda CX-50
IIHS small overlap frontData gap	GoodCurrent-generation applicable rating	—No source-backed value verified yet
IIHS updated moderate overlap frontData gap	PoorCurrent-generation applicable rating	—No source-backed value verified yet
IIHS updated sideData gap	GoodCurrent-generation applicable rating	—No source-backed value verified yet
IIHS headlightsData gap	GoodCurrent-generation applicable rating	—No source-backed value verified yet

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

1 of 3 differ

Research field	A2026 Honda CR-V	B2026 Mazda CX-50
New-vehicle / basic warrantyDifferent	3 years / 36,000 milesHonda U.S. warranty	Verify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date
Powertrain warrantyData gap	5 years / 60,000 milesHonda U.S. warranty	—No source-backed value verified yet
Hybrid coverageData gap	See the hybrid warranty booklet for battery/system termsCoverage terms vary by component and state	—No source-backed value verified yet

Safety systems

Driver-assistance equipment and context

A2026 Honda

CR-V

Honda Sensing is standard across the 2026 CR-V lineup. IIHS current-generation results remain useful where IIHS explicitly carries the same test rating across model years; SUVLook does not transfer a rating where applicability is unclear.

Collision Mitigation Braking System
Road Departure Mitigation
Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow
Lane Keeping Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition

B2026 Mazda

CX-50

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
Lane-support features
Blind-spot systems where equipped
Check trim for available advanced driver assistance

Cabin technology

Infotainment, connectivity and convenience

A2026 Honda

CR-V

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available through the current infotainment system.
Wireless phone charging is available on equipped trims.
Sport Touring Hybrid adds Google built-in and a Bose premium audio system.
A 10.2-inch digital instrument display is included on selected upper trims, including TrailSport Hybrid.

B2026 Mazda

CX-50

Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.

Evidence ledger

Source links and research freshness

AChecked 2026-09-17

2026 Honda CR-V

4 research sources attached to this model-year profile. Row notes in the tables above keep the evidence context for each value.

Honda2026 CR-V model overview and specifications Honda2026 CR-V Build & Price trim information Honda Information Center2026 CR-V detailed specifications IIHSCurrent-generation Honda CR-V safety ratings

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BChecked 2026-09-23

2026 Mazda CX-50

2 research sources attached to this model-year profile. Row notes in the tables above keep the evidence context for each value.

Mazda2026 CX-50 trim specifications Mazda2026 CX-50 model page

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Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

A2026 Honda

CR-V

Gas models preserve more published cargo volume than the hybrids, so the more efficient powertrain comes with a packaging trade-off.
The LX has substantially more published front headroom than moonroof-equipped trims.
TrailSport Hybrid is the configuration to inspect when all-terrain tires and standard AWD matter more than the highest fuel-economy figure.
The current generation has generous published rear legroom, but seat comfort and driving position still need an in-person fit check.

Research caveat

The approximately 41-inch wheel-housing width and 32-inch hatch-opening height are not presented as Honda factory dimensions. They are supporting physical references from the cargo guide.

B2026 Mazda

CX-50

AWD is standard across the lineup.
Hybrid towing is lower than the referenced gas-model limit.
The moonroof lowers published front headroom.

Research caveat

Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.

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