2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | CR-V | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |
