Verdict
The Honda CR-V clearly out-scores the Mazda CX-5 overall, 68 to 58. The Honda CR-V wins the most individual categories, taking 5 of 8 where both have enough coverage to call. The biggest gap is in Economy, where the Honda CR-V leads by 62 points.
Reviewers
Honda CR-V
Auto Buyers Guide, Edmunds, Redline Reviews, SavageGeese, TheStraightPipes
Mazda CX-5
Auto Buyers Guide, Doug DeMuro, Redline Reviews, SavageGeese, TheStraightPipes