Mazda CX-5 vs Honda CR-V vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Overview

Specification Mazda CX-5 Honda CR-V Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Brand Mazda Honda Chevrolet
Model CX-5 CR-V Silverado 1500
Year 2026 2026 2026
Type Suv Suv
Body Style 5-door compact crossover suv Compact Crossover SUV Full-Size Pickup Truck

Pricing

Specification Mazda CX-5 Honda CR-V Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Current Price $38,990 $37,899 – $38,650 $53,599 – $54,800
MSRP $38,990 $38,650 $54,800
Dealer Price $37,800 $37,299 $52,499

Engine & Performance

Specification Mazda CX-5 Honda CR-V Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Engine SkyActiv-G 2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with i-Stop 1.5L Turbo Inline-4 5.3L EcoTec3 V8
Horsepower 187 190 hp 355 hp
Torque 186 lb-ft 179 lb-ft 383 lb-ft
0–60 mph 7.9s 0-60 mph estimate Approx. 8.0 sec (0-60 mph) Approx. 6.1 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 130 mph Approx. 116 mph Approx. 112 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Mazda CX-5 Honda CR-V Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Fuel Type Regular Unleaded Gasoline Gasoline
Mileage / MPG 29 MPG combined 18 MPG combined (EPA est., configuration dependent)
Range (EV) 0 miles N/A N/A
Emissions 158 g/km Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards
Battery Conventional 12V Battery with Smart Regenerative i-Stop N/A N/A
Charging Not Applicable N/A N/A

Ratings

Specification Mazda CX-5 Honda CR-V Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Expert Rating 8.7/10 4.7/10 4.5/10
Community Reviews 0 1340 870
Performance Score 8.5 8.2 8.8
Comfort Score 8.8 9.2 8.6
Safety Score 9.4 8.9
Fuel Economy Score 9.0 7.9
Technology Score 8.9 8.8 9.0
Value Score 9.0 8.7

Verdict

Specification Mazda CX-5 Honda CR-V Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Pros Upscale interior architecture that easily competes with entry luxury classes; Substantially larger display interfaces fe... Spacious and practical cabin design; Strong standard and available safety tech; Comfortable ride and quiet interior; Com... Strong maximum towing capability; Broad engine and trim lineup; Useful trailer and bed technologies; Large infotainment...
Cons Naturally aspirated engine lacks the explosive acceleration of turbocharged rivals; Six-speed automatic is reliable but... Acceleration is adequate rather than sporty; Higher trims increase total cost quickly; No dedicated performance-oriented... Ride quality can feel firm on rough surfaces; Fuel economy is average for the segment; Some advanced features locked to...