Small crossover comparo: Honda HR-V vs. Mazda CX-30
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) has officially brought in the all-new HR-V. With its striking look and state-of-the-art features, will it stand out in the ever-developing crossover segment?
KEY TAKEAWAYS
What powers the Honda HR-V?
The Honda HR-V is powered by a 1.5-liter VTEC Turbo engine mated to a continuously variable transmission.What powers the Mazda CX-30?
The Mazda CX-30 is powered by a 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G engine paired with a Skyactiv-Drive six-speed transmission.Another noteworthy Japanese contender in this segment is the Mazda CX-30, which boasts a slew of driver assistance systems and advanced safety features. It comes standard with I-Activsense which includes radar cruise control, smart brake support, front-cross traffic alert, driver monitoring system, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring.
Meanwhile, the HR-V is equipped with Honda Sensing, a suite of advanced safety features that includes collision mitigation braking system, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, lane keeping assist system, road departure mitigation system with lane departure warning, auto high-beam, and lead car departure notification system.
The Honda HR-V is powered by a 1.5-liter VTEC Turbo engine mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT), while the Mazda CX-30 is powered by a 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G engine paired with a Skyactiv-Drive six-speed transmission.
We further compare the two outstanding crossovers on the spec chart below so you can see for yourself which one better fits your needs for daily driving and weekend adventures.
SPECIFICATIONS |
Honda HR-V V Turbo CVT Honda Sensing |
Mazda CX-30 AWD Sport |
Overall Length (mm) |
4,385 |
4,395 |
Overall Width (mm) |
1,790 |
1,795 |
Overall Height (mm) |
1,590 |
1,540 |
Wheelbase (mm) |
2,610 |
2,655 |
Tread (mm) |
Front: 1,545 Rear: 1,543 |
Front: 1,565 Rear: 1,565 |
Ground Clearance (m) |
181 |
180 |
Turning Radius (m) |
5.5 |
5.3 |
Curb Weight (kg) |
1,363 |
1,479 |
Seating Capacity |
Five |
|
Engine Type |
DOHC VTEC Turbo Four-cylinder, 16-valve |
Inline, Four-Cylinder DOHC, 16-Valve Skyactiv-G |
Fuel Supply System |
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
Direct Injection |
Engine Displacement (cc) |
1,498 |
1,998 |
Maximum Power Output (ps/rpm) |
177/6,000 |
154/6,000 |
Maximum Torque (Nm/rpm) |
240/1,700-4,500 |
200/4,000 |
Compression Ratio |
10.3±0.2 |
13 |
Transmission |
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) |
Skyactiv-Drive Six-speed with Sport Mode |
Paddle Shifter |
With |
With |
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) |
40 |
51 |
Recommended Fuel |
Gasoline, 91 RON or higher |
Gasoline, 91 RON |
Remote Engine Start |
With |
|
Drive System |
Front Wheel Drive |
I-Activ All-Wheel Drive |
Suspension |
Front: MacPherson Strut Rear: Axle Type |
Front: MacPherson Strut Rear: Torsion Beam |
Brake |
Front: Ventilated Disc Rear: Disc |
Front: Ventilated Discs Rear: Solid Discs |
Parking Brake Type |
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Brake Hold (ABH) |
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Brake Hold (ABH) |
Steering Gear Type |
Rack and Pinion |
Rack and Pinion |
Power Steering |
Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
Electric Power-Assisted Steering |
Steering Wheel Material |
Leather |
Leather Wrapped |
Steering Wheel Controls |
Audio, HFT, Multi-Information Display, Voice Assistant Button, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Keep Assist Controls |
Audio and Bluetooth |
Steering Adjustment |
Tilt and Telescopic |
Tilt and Telescopic |
Headlights |
With Auto On/Off and Auto Off Timer |
Adaptive Front-Lighting LED System |
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) |
LED |
Without |
Fog Lights |
LED Projector Type |
Without |
Side Turn Signal |
LED, Door Mirror Integrated |
Without |
High Mount Stop Lamp |
LED |
Without |
Wiper |
Intermittent with Washer and Reverse Link |
Rain Sensing |
Tailgate Spoiler |
With |
Without |
Tailpipe Finisher |
Dual |
Dual |
Tire Size |
215/60 R17 96H |
215/55 R18 |
Wheel Size |
17x7J |
18 inches |
Wheel Type |
Gray Alloy |
Alloy |
Interior Color |
Black with Silver Accents |
Black |
Seat Material |
Leather |
Leather |
Seats |
Driver: Slide, Recline, and Height Adjustment Front Passenger: Slide and Recline Adjustment Rear: ULT Seat (Utility, Long, and Tall Mode) Reclining, 60:40 Split Type |
Driver: 10-Way Power Adjust Front Passenger: Six-Way Manual Adjust Rear: 60:40 Split Fold-down with Center Armrest |
Shift Knob |
Leather |
Leather Wrapped |
Instrument Cluster |
Seven-inch Digital Display |
Seven-inch LCD Display |
HUD |
Without |
Front Windshield Projected |
Rear View Mirror |
Auto-Dimming |
Auto-Dimming |
Audio System |
Eight-inch Touchscreen Display Audio |
Mazda Connect with 8.8-inch LCD Monitor |
Connectivity |
Bluetooth, Hands Free Telephone (HFT), Audio Streaming, and USB input |
2-USB and Bluetooth |
Smartphone Connectivity |
Apple Carplay and Android Auto |
Smartphone Mirroring |
Speakers |
Four with Two Tweeters |
12 Bose Speakers |
Air Conditioning Type |
Single Zone Automatic with Air Diffusion System |
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
Rear Ventilation |
With |
With |
Power Windows |
Auto Up/Down for Driver |
One Touch Up/Down |
Power Door Locks |
With |
Without |
Cruise Control |
Adaptive Cruise Control |
Radar Cruise Control |
Smart Brake Support |
Without |
With |
Front-cross Traffic Alert |
Without |
With |
Low Speed Follow |
With |
Without |
Collision Mitigation Braking System |
With |
Without |
Lane Keeping Assist System |
With |
With |
Road Departure Mitigation |
With |
Without |
Lane Departure Warning |
With |
With |
Auto High Beam |
With |
Without |
Lead Car Departure Notification |
With |
Without |
Driver Monitoring System |
Without |
With |
Blind-spot Monitoring |
Without |
With Rear-Cross Traffic Alert |
Keyless Entry System |
Smart Entry |
Smart Entry |
Reverse Camera |
Multiview |
360-Degree View Camera |
Airbags |
Front and Side |
Front, Side, Curtain, and Driver’s Knee |
Rear Seat Reminder |
With |
Without |
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) |
With |
With |
Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) |
With |
With |
Agile Handle Assist (AHA) |
With |
Without |
Hill Descent Control (HDC) |
With |
Without |
Hill Start Assist (HSA) |
With |
Without |
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
With |
Without |
Child Lock |
With |
With |
Body Colors |
Ignite Red Metallic, Meteoroid Gray Metallic, Premium Opal White Silver Pearl, and Platinum White Pearl |
Soul Red Crystal, Machine Gray, Snowflake White Pearl, Polymetal Gray, Deep Crystal Blue, and Platinum Quartz |
PRICE |
P1,598,000 (+P20,000 for Premium Opal White Silver Pearl and Platinum White Pearl) |
P1,990,000 |
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5
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5
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5
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Fuel Type
Gasoline
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Gasoline
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Gasoline
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Gasoline
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Gasoline
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1498
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1998
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1477
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1497
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1496
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148
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177
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105
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195 Nm
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255 Nm
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CVT
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Automatic
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Dual Clutch
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