Big difference between 400k miles and 150k miles. 150k miles is peanuts for today's cars assuming you maintain them properly. The CRV is likely the OP's best bet although he might be kicking himself once that Diesel CX-5 comes out.
Help Me Decide: CX-5 vs. CR-V
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Big difference between 400k miles and 150k miles. 150k miles is peanuts for today's cars assuming you maintain them properly. The CRV is likely the OP's best bet although he might be kicking himself once that Diesel CX-5 comes out.
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At least they don't call it...leatherette?
Seriously, who ever came up with that one ought to be shot.
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Sounds like the CRV is perfect for you then. If hauling around a bunch of stuff is important to you, the CRV offers the most cargo space in it's class. As a matter of fact, it offers 30% more cargo space then the CX-5. It also offers class-leading fuel efficiency, with Honda reliability and resale value. You can also get a 100K+ extended warranty on it for less than 1k if you choose.
The CX-5 focus is it's 'handling'. It is more tuned like a 'sports car' if you like that you might like the CX-5. I personally don't see the point of trying to turn these big lumbering SUV's with less than 200HP into sports cars which is why I went with the CRV which focus more on comfort/smoothness. I feel the CRV does a better job at hauling people/cargo around(more legroom, more cargo space)than the CX-5.
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Ah yes, our resident Honda salesman.
Lol, it's not a sports car. But it damn well feels more like one than a CRV....meaning it is overall more enjoyable to drive because of the feeling, handling, suspension, etc.
Anyway, Bluegrass, CX-5 fits my tiny garage no problem, to answer that question. I believe the CRV is about the same length/width so probably good either way. Both will fullfill the role of a family hauler. I think best to test drive em, bring the family and load em in to see which one is more comfortable and fullfills your needs, etc. Either would be a fine choice as the "family hauler" (I just think the CX-5 is more fun to drive
)I always read about this huge (30%) cargo advantage for the CR-V.
However, after evaluating both in person, I just don't see where this much extra cargo space is.
The entire family came along...kids in the back & adults up front, all 4 of us in back, folded 2nd row down to look at hauling/cargo capacity.
The CR-V seemed to have SLIGHTLY more room, but no where near 30% more.
Has anyone been able to see these two vehicles side-by-side? How do they calculate the "cargo space"?
I felt the actual USABLE space was fairly comparable between the two.
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I thought the usable space was just the difference of a couple of grocery bags, not 30%?
Your actual usable space is when yo go get boxed furniture or any hard cargo - is L X B X H - on these CX-5 is bad with H but its actually very good in other two.
Other than that - no body hoards cargo till the very top such that you have zero rear visibility. so 30% is again - a stat on paper. In reality - I would say there is probably 4-5 cu. ft. difference - In my lifetime there could be one instance where this will matter. Will I drive a CVT for 6 years for that one occurrence? No.
Other than that the CX-5 has two deep wells on side for storing liquids / cleaners etc. Very very handy. + 40 / 20 / 40 split. Again very handy.You can fit two adults and haul carpets etc. in CRV you have to put the 40 side down and squeeze two adults on other side.
Just did a back to back comparison a few days ago and decided to pick up a CX5. I liked both the new CRV and the new CX5 and thought I'd be happy with either. I just happened to get a better deal on the CX5 and the car had been amazing the last few days.
Trading in a Honda Pilot I did notice the size differences. With the CRV, while sitting in the car I could barely notice that the CRV is a smaller car and the wife is happy too. We also liked the CRV's rear legroom and cargo space and felt we're not giving up much making the switch. The CX5 definitely felt smaller in comparison. While the front space felt smaller, my wife and I felt that we will be just as comfortable on road trips (which is what we buy this car for). Cargo space is smaller on the CX5 but adequate for us. Major difference is the legroom in the back seats, I'd definitely like to be in the backseats of a CRV than those of a CX5.
In the end I decided that I would gladly sacrifice rear passenger's comfort for my own driving pleasure. The CX5 just drives better for me, the CRV's engine response felt like that of my old Pilot. The Mazda dealer I went to was also more workable than the Honda dealer.
Had the Honda dealer been more willing to cut me a deal I could have taken the CRV and I think I would like the car probably just as much for its own strength.
Trading in a Honda Pilot I did notice the size differences. With the CRV, while sitting in the car I could barely notice that the CRV is a smaller car and the wife is happy too. We also liked the CRV's rear legroom and cargo space and felt we're not giving up much making the switch. The CX5 definitely felt smaller in comparison. While the front space felt smaller, my wife and I felt that we will be just as comfortable on road trips (which is what we buy this car for). Cargo space is smaller on the CX5 but adequate for us. Major difference is the legroom in the back seats, I'd definitely like to be in the backseats of a CRV than those of a CX5.
In the end I decided that I would gladly sacrifice rear passenger's comfort for my own driving pleasure. The CX5 just drives better for me, the CRV's engine response felt like that of my old Pilot. The Mazda dealer I went to was also more workable than the Honda dealer.
Had the Honda dealer been more willing to cut me a deal I could have taken the CRV and I think I would like the car probably just as much for its own strength.
I love how C&D uses carry-on luggages and ping-pong balls as measurement units, very practical:
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...pace-and-storage-review-car-and-driver-page-7
Seems like the real world application is closer than the scientific measurements. With seats folded up both the CRV and CX-5 fit an identical 10 luggage cases. The CX-5 had more front seat storage which is kind of weird.
If only i could get a Mazda 6 wagon here....
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We get it here and has more cargo space than CX-5 but rear leg room is a bit less in the 6 than CX-5 I believe
To the OP - take both the CRV & CX-5 for long test drives with your family and then make the choice. Ultimately you are the one buying it so you need to be happy with the decision
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I third that! Or what about this: bring back the Mazdaspeed6 and make that in a wagon version! Then you get AWD and tons of power. Fun for DAYS.
I wish.. I had considered trying to build one.
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- 2005 Mazda 6 Wagon Sport & 2016.5 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
I too have wondered what it would take convert should the V6 die in my wagon.
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I haven't had my CX-5 long - only have about 2K on it - but my highway mpg has exceeded expectations, even going 75 mph on California highways (which means there's always some traffic). Been averaging 32-33 on the highway, with one recent 40+ mile stretch, after a fill-up, getting me 35 mpg. If I have any complaint it's with city mpg, which is a bit less than expected.
LA freeway traffic is cheating. You're basically drafting a wall of cars the whole time.
I've gotten over 40MPG on multiple occasions driving through LA.
It's the wide open highways (5/10/15) well outside city limits where you'll notice that the CX-5 has a lot of aero drag at high speeds.
I guess I have averaged about 25 in my 2.5 AWD but I always get lower mileage than everyone else. I can get In o e of my work trucks that my guys have been driving and it will drop 1 to 2 mpg from what they were getting. I'm either in stop and go traffic and running around the city or I'm running anywhere from 75 to 90 on the highway so economy isn't my strong point. And for those who say the cx5 doesn't do well on the highway, it has no problem running 80 plus. Not doesn't have the passing power of the turbo cx 7 I had but it gets better mileage.
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No, my best (35 mpg) was a 40-mile stretch between Riverside and Palm Springs.
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