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2026 Mazda CX-50 vs 2026 Honda CR-V

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.

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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.

ACX-50 has

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

BCR-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

=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.

CX-50CR-V
Starting price2026 Mazda CX-50: lower starting price by $1,020
$29,900
$30,920
Overall length2026 Mazda CX-50: longer by 1.0 in
185.8 in
184.8 in
Wheelbase2026 Mazda CX-50: longer wheelbase by 4.5 in
110.8 in
106.3 in
Ground clearanceVaries by trim or option; compare the exact configuration
8.3 in
7.8 in FWD; 8.2 in AWD
Rear legroom2026 Honda CR-V: more rear legroom by 1.2 in
39.8 in
41.0 in
Front headroomVaries by trim or option; compare the exact configuration
39.1 in without moonroof
40.0 in LX; 38.2 in moonroof-equipped trims
Cargo behind rear seat2026 Honda CR-V: more cargo behind the rear seat by 7.9 cu ft
31.4 cu ft
39.3 cu ft
Maximum cargo2026 Honda CR-V: more maximum cargo by 20.2 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
76.5 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
ACX-50$29,900Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
BCR-V$30,920LX, before destination

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

EfficiencyHybrid fuel economy
ACX-5039 / 37 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification
BCR-VUp to 43 city / 36 highway mpgHonda published trim/drivetrain figures

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

Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume
ACX-5056.3 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification
BCR-V76.5 cu ftHonda published figure

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

Rear-seat roomRear legroom
ACX-5039.8 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
BCR-V41.0 inHonda U.S. specification

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

Maximum towingMaximum towing
ACX-50Not verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile
BCR-V1,500 lb gas; 1,000 lb hybridHonda 2026 CR-V specification by powertrain

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

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty
ACX-50Verify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date
BCR-V3 years / 36,000 milesHonda U.S. warranty

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

Table view

At a glance

Key specifications

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Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-50B2026 Honda CR-V
Starting MSRPDifferent$29,900Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$30,920LX, before destination
DrivetrainDifferentAWD standardManufacturer-published U.S. specificationFWD or Real Time AWDAvailability depends on trim
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent31.4 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification39.3 cu ftHonda published figure
Maximum cargoDifferent56.3 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification76.5 cu ftHonda published figure
Primary engine / systemData gap—No source-backed value verified yet1.5L turbocharged four-cylinderHonda U.S. specification
Primary outputData gap—No source-backed value verified yet190 hp1.5L turbo
SeatingData gap—No source-backed value verified yet5Honda U.S. specification
Maximum towingData gap—No source-backed value verified yet1,500 lb gas; 1,000 lb hybridHonda 2026 CR-V specification by powertrain

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

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Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-50B2026 Honda CR-V
Starting MSRPDifferent$29,900Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$30,920LX, before destination
Entry trimDifferent2.5 S Select · $29,900Gas AWDLX · $30,920190-hp turbo; FWD standard
Highest listed trimDifferent2.5 Turbo · $37,900Turbo AWDSport Touring Hybrid · $42,550Hybrid with standard AWD and top technology package
Trim lineupDifferent2.5 S Select · 2.5 Turbo · Hybrid Preferred3 researched trimsLX · EX · Sport Hybrid · EX-L · TrailSport Hybrid · Sport-L Hybrid · Sport Touring Hybrid7 researched trims

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

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Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-50B2026 Honda CR-V
DrivetrainDifferentAWD standardManufacturer-published U.S. specificationFWD or Real Time AWDAvailability depends on trim
Engine / primary systemData gap—No source-backed value verified yet1.5L turbocharged four-cylinderHonda U.S. specification
Primary outputData gap—No source-backed value verified yet190 hpHonda U.S. specification
Hybrid outputData gap—No source-backed value verified yet204 hpHonda U.S. specification
TransmissionData gap—No source-backed value verified yetCVTHonda U.S. specification
All-wheel driveData gap—No source-backed value verified yetAvailable; standard on TrailSport and Sport Touring HybridHonda trim specification

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

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Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-50B2026 Honda CR-V
Hybrid fuel economyDifferent39 / 37 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specificationUp to 43 city / 36 highway mpgHonda published trim/drivetrain figures
Fuel typeData gap—No source-backed value verified yetRegular unleadedHonda 2026 CR-V specification
Gas / base fuel economyData gap—No source-backed value verified yetUp to about 28 city / 33 highway mpgHonda published trim/drivetrain figures
Off-road trim fuel economyData gap—No source-backed value verified yet38 city / 33 highway mpgHonda published configuration figure
Fuel tankData gap—No source-backed value verified yet14.0 galHonda 2026 CR-V specification

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

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Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-50B2026 Honda CR-V
WheelbaseDifferent110.8 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification106.3 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification
Overall lengthDifferent185.8 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification184.8 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification
Ground clearanceDifferent8.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification7.8 in FWD; 8.2 in AWDHonda 2026 CR-V specification
Overall widthData gap—No source-backed value verified yet73.5 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification
Overall heightData gap—No source-backed value verified yet66.2 in FWD; 66.5 in AWDHonda 2026 CR-V specification

Cabin

Interior space and seating

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Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-50B2026 Honda CR-V
Front legroomDifferent41.7 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification41.3 inHonda U.S. specification
Rear legroomDifferent39.8 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification41.0 inHonda U.S. specification
Front headroomDifferent39.1 in without moonroofManufacturer-published U.S. specification40.0 in LX; 38.2 in moonroof-equipped trimsHonda U.S. specification
Passenger volumeDifferent100.3 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification106.0 cu ft LX; 103.5 cu ft other trimsHonda 2026 CR-V specification
SeatingData gap—No source-backed value verified yet5Honda U.S. specification
Rear headroomData gap—No source-backed value verified yet38.2 inHonda U.S. specification
Front shoulder roomData gap—No source-backed value verified yet57.9 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification
Rear shoulder roomData gap—No source-backed value verified yet55.9 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification
Front hip roomData gap—No source-backed value verified yet55.6 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification
Rear hip roomData gap—No source-backed value verified yet52.6 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

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Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-50B2026 Honda CR-V
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent31.4 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification39.3 cu ftHonda published figure
Maximum cargo volumeDifferent56.3 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification76.5 cu ftHonda published figure
Hybrid cargo behind rear seatData gap—No source-backed value verified yet36.3 cu ftHonda published figure
Hybrid maximum cargoData gap—No source-backed value verified yet71.8 cu ftHonda published figure
Width between wheel housingsData gap—No source-backed value verified yetAbout 41 inThird-party/owner reference
Hatch-opening heightData gap—No source-backed value verified yetAbout 32 inThird-party/owner reference
Rear seatData gap—No source-backed value verified yet60/40 split-foldingHonda 2026 CR-V seating specification

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

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Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-50B2026 Honda CR-V
Cargo behind rear seatData gap31.4 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Maximum cargoData gap56.3 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Maximum towingData gap—No source-backed value verified yet1,500 lb gas; 1,000 lb hybridHonda 2026 CR-V specification by powertrain
All-wheel driveData gap—No source-backed value verified yetAvailable; standard on TrailSport and Sport Touring HybridHonda trim specification
Rear seatData gap—No source-backed value verified yet60/40 split-foldingHonda 2026 CR-V seating specification

Safety

Published safety ratings

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Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-50B2026 Honda CR-V
IIHS small overlap frontData gap—No source-backed value verified yetGoodCurrent-generation applicable rating
IIHS updated moderate overlap frontData gap—No source-backed value verified yetPoorCurrent-generation applicable rating
IIHS updated sideData gap—No source-backed value verified yetGoodCurrent-generation applicable rating
IIHS headlightsData gap—No source-backed value verified yetGoodCurrent-generation applicable rating

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

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Research fieldA2026 Mazda CX-50B2026 Honda CR-V
New-vehicle / basic warrantyDifferentVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date3 years / 36,000 milesHonda U.S. warranty
Powertrain warrantyData gap—No source-backed value verified yet5 years / 60,000 milesHonda U.S. warranty
Hybrid coverageData gap—No source-backed value verified yetSee the hybrid warranty booklet for battery/system termsCoverage terms vary by component and state

Safety systems

Driver-assistance equipment and context

A2026 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
B2026 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

Cabin technology

Infotainment, connectivity and convenience

A2026 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.
B2026 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.

Evidence ledger

Source links and research freshness

Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

A2026 Mazda

CX-50

  1. AWD is standard across the lineup.
  2. Hybrid towing is lower than the referenced gas-model limit.
  3. 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.

Updated 2026-09-232 research sources
B2026 Honda

CR-V

  1. Gas models preserve more published cargo volume than the hybrids, so the more efficient powertrain comes with a packaging trade-off.
  2. The LX has substantially more published front headroom than moonroof-equipped trims.
  3. TrailSport Hybrid is the configuration to inspect when all-terrain tires and standard AWD matter more than the highest fuel-economy figure.
  4. 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.

Updated 2026-09-174 research sources

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