2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 3 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, 2008 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 317 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (219 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | CR-V | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 74 L |
