2026 MAZDA CX-50 vs. 2026 Honda CR-V

If you’re in the market for an easily maneuverable SUV, the 2026 Mazda CX-50 and the 2026 Honda CR-V will quickly emerge as top contenders. While both vehicles are worthy of consideration, the Mazda SUV is the better choice for anyone who wants a dynamic driving experience and superior technology. Middletown Mazda is where selecting the Mazda CX-50 is an easy endeavor.

Available Engines

New Mazda SUVs are well known for being engaging, and both engines in the 2026 Mazda CX-50 lineup are sure to bring excitement behind the wheel. The SUV’s base engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder powerplant that generates 187 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque. A turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine is also offered, and it delivers 256 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque with premium fuel.

Just one engine is available for the Honda CR-V. The SUV’s sole powerplant is a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four engine that produces 190 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. While this engine generates more horsepower than the Mazda SUV’s base powerplant, it comes up short with torque, which means the Mazda model is quicker off the line. The Honda model also lacks any higher-end option.

A continuously variable automatic transmission and front-wheel drive pair with the Honda SUV’s engine, with all-wheel drive offered as an option that will drive up the vehicle’s price. By comparison, i-ACTIV AWD® is standard across all Mazda CX-50 trims. The SUV’s six-speed automatic transmission provides a more involved experience than the CVT in the Honda CR-V does.

Standard Equipment

Although the 2026 Mazda CX-50 and its competitor have some features in common, the former has one key safety feature that’s absent from the Honda CR-V until you reach its second, more expensive trim. That feature is a blind-spot monitor with a rear cross-traffic alert, which removes much of the stress of backing out of parking spots.

The Mazda SUV’s tech features prove that bigger is better, too. An eight-speaker sound system is standard for the Mazda CX-50, and it includes four speakers more than the Honda SUV’s stereo delivers. The Mazda CX-50 has a 10.25-inch infotainment display while the comparable unit in the Honda CR-V measures just 9 inches.

Choose the 2026 MAZDA CX-50 in Middletown, NY

Are you ready to choose the 2026 Mazda CX-50? You can do so at our Middletown, NY, Mazda dealership today. Look through our Mazda financing offers now, and then visit our location to make the Mazda CX-50 yours.