Mazda CX-5 vs Honda Civic

Overview

Specification Mazda CX-5 Honda Civic
Brand Mazda Honda
Model CX-5 Civic
Year 2026 2026
Type Suv —
Body Style 5-door compact crossover suv Compact Sedan

Pricing

Specification Mazda CX-5 Honda Civic
Current Price $38,990 $33,199 – $33,950
MSRP $38,990 $33,950
Dealer Price $37,800 $32,699

Engine & Performance

Specification Mazda CX-5 Honda Civic
Engine SkyActiv-G 2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with i-Stop 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid System
Horsepower 187 200 hp (net combined)
Torque 186 lb-ft 232 lb-ft (electric motor)
0–60 mph 7.9s 0-60 mph estimate Approx. 6.2 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 130 mph Approx. 112 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Mazda CX-5 Honda Civic
Fuel Type Regular Unleaded Hybrid
Mileage / MPG — 49 MPG combined (hybrid est.)
Range (EV) 0 miles N/A
Emissions 158 g/km Low-emission certified (market dependent)
Battery Conventional 12V Battery with Smart Regenerative i-Stop Lithium-ion hybrid battery
Charging Not Applicable Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine)

Ratings

Specification Mazda CX-5 Honda Civic
Expert Rating 8.7/10 4.7/10
Community Reviews 0 1510
Performance Score 8.5 8.9
Comfort Score 8.8 8.8
Safety Score — 9.3
Fuel Economy Score — 9.6
Technology Score 8.9 9.0
Value Score — 9.1

Verdict

Specification Mazda CX-5 Honda Civic
Pros Upscale interior architecture that easily competes with entry luxury classes; Substantially larger display interfaces fe... Excellent hybrid fuel economy; Strong acceleration from electric torque; Sharp handling and composed ride; High-quality...
Cons Naturally aspirated engine lacks the explosive acceleration of turbocharged rivals; Six-speed automatic is reliable but... Rear seat is adequate, not class-leading for tall passengers; Road noise can increase on coarse pavement; Higher hybrid...