2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2009 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2009 Honda CR-V and 2009 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda CR-V (164 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 3.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mazda 3 (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda CR-V | 2009 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | CR-V | 3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
