Both Mazda and Honda make quality SUVs, so it makes sense that many of our customers are cross-shopping their models. And if the 2026 Mazda CX-70 PHEV and Honda CR-V are on your shortlist, you need to see how they match up. Check out this comparison from Heritage Mazda Catonsville.

Power

If you’re looking for a vehicle with lots of power, the 2026 Mazda CX-70 PHEV won’t disappoint. Its 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine and electric motor combine to generate an impressive 323 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. The 2026 Honda CR-V can only muster 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft from its turbocharged 1.5-liter, four-cylinder engine.

Performance

If you have to be on the road every day, you should spend the time in a vehicle you will enjoy driving. Along with its great muscle, the 2026 Mazda CX-70 PHEV provides an engaging experience, as it has deft handling, augmented by standard all-wheel drive. The 2026 Honda CR-V comes with front-wheel drive, and while it’s competent, it just can’t match the agility and fun factor of the new Mazda model.

Technology

If you are like most people, you’ll want your SUV to come with advanced tech features. The 2026 Mazda CX-70 PHEV will certainly deliver in this area. In addition to the user-friendly Mazda Connect™ infotainment system that has a 12.3-inch display, it comes with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, an eight-speaker stereo, and several USB ports. The infotainment system screen in the 2026 Honda CR-V is just nine inches. Plus, the standard stereo has only four speakers.

Explore the 2026 MAZDA CX-70 PHEV in Baltimore, MD

Are you still wondering whether the 2026 Mazda CX-70 PHEV is the right SUV for you? It’s time to take a test drive. Come down to Heritage Mazda Catonsville to get behind the wheel.