Which is better: 2026 Honda CR-V or 2012 Mazda CX-7?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Honda CR-V vs 2012 Mazda CX-7 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2026 Honda CR-V or 2012 Mazda CX-7?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2012 Mazda CX-7 starts lower at $22,190. Live Honda CR-V listings start at $7,995.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Honda CR-V or 2012 Mazda CX-7?

The 2012 Mazda CX-7 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (22,190).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Honda CR-V or 2012 Mazda CX-7?

The 2026 Honda CR-V leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (40).

Which has better horsepower: 2026 Honda CR-V or 2012 Mazda CX-7?

The 2012 Mazda CX-7 leads on horsepower in this comparison (244).

Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Honda CR-V or 2012 Mazda CX-7?

The 2012 Mazda CX-7 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Honda CR-V vs 2012 Mazda CX-7?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Honda CR-V (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Honda CR-V vs Mazda CX-7

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

2026 Honda CR-V

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2012 Mazda CX-7

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Overview

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Mazda CX-7i SV
Selected trim	LX	i SV
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	continuously variable-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2012

Pricing & market

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Mazda CX-7i SV
MSRP	$30,920	$22,190 (best)
Lowest listing price	$7,995 (best)	—
Median listing price	$28,008 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$38,985 (best)	—
For sale now	177 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Mazda CX-7i SV
Combined MPG	30 MPG (best)	22 MPG
City MPG	28 MPG (best)	20 MPG
Highway MPG	33 MPG (best)	27 MPG
Fuel tank	14 gal	16.4 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Mazda CX-7i SV
Horsepower	190 hp (best)	161 hp
Torque	179 lb-ft (best)	161 lb-ft
Engine size	1.5 L	2.5 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Mazda CX-7i SV
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	5 (best)
Cargo volume	76.5 cu ft (best)	58.6 cu ft
Towing capacity	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs
Curb weight	3,472 lbs (best)	3,543 lbs
Ground clearance	7.8 in	8.1 in (best)
Wheelbase	106.3 in	108.3 in (best)
Length	184.8 in (best)	184.3 in
Width	73.5 in	73.7 in (best)
Height	66.2 in (best)	64.8 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Mazda CX-7i SV
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported (best)	4

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Honda CR-V	Mazda CX-7
1	LX $30,920 MSRP(Currently comparing)	i SV $22,190 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	LX $32,420 MSRP	i Sport $22,995 MSRP
3	EX $33,150 MSRP	s Touring $26,455 MSRP
4	EX $34,650 MSRP	s Touring $28,155 MSRP
5	EX-L $35,400 MSRP	i Touring $26,590 MSRP
6	EX-L $36,900 MSRP	s Grand Touring $31,840 MSRP
7	Sport Hybrid $35,630 MSRP	s Grand Touring $33,540 MSRP
8	Sport Hybrid $37,130 MSRP	—
9	Sport-L Hybrid $38,725 MSRP	—
10	Sport-L Hybrid $40,225 MSRP	—
11	TrailSport Hybrid $38,800 MSRP	—
12	Sport Touring Hybrid $42,250 MSRP	—
13	CR-V e:FCEV SUV $50,000 MSRP	—

Live inventory

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