Small SUV Comparison Test | Honda CR-V vs. Kia Sportage vs. Mazda CX-50

[@edmundscars]

How do these two new small SUVs compare to the beloved Honda CR-V? Tell us what you think.

[@adriannalundasan7570]

The lady gives an irrelevant comparisons about the three and showed clearly no prior knowledge about the subject vehicles. SHE HAD TROUBLE SETTING UP THE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION, she didn’t like that the CX50 doesn’t have a touchscreen but complained about how complicated the touchscreen in Kia, she then preferred the generic speakers in CRV while the CX50 has a BOSE premium sound system. I mean, c’mon who still uses Bluetooth these days? Oh, didn’t I mention that the CX50 offers a wireless CarPlay that can be use for touchscreen?

[@ModestMonkey]

@@adriannalundasan7570 this lack of subject background really shows and it doesn’t look great on her work

[@garrettw99]

I agree with the previous comments. It’s not at all because she is a woman. I’m all for having women in the automotive field. She just didn’t come off as knowledgeable about the cars. She mentioned things that someone that knows little about cars would say.

[@billowen2475]

I own a 2021 CRV and it is very good at what it is intended to be. Also they don’t mention Honda’s proven reliability and stellar resale value! I would like to see these reviews compare 3 and 4 year old models values. I am willing to bet the Honda will be significantly more valuable.

[@garrettw99]

@@billowen2475 Honda's reliability has fallen the past few years, mainly due to electrical problems and engine problems with the 1.5t. Mazda and Toyota have been at the top for several years now. Honda's resale is still fantastic though.

[@abdcontractingltd]

Wife and I just test drove the Cx50 turbo, we loved it. It is a premium car for the price, and it really is nice to not have everything touch screen and in your face. The interior is just classy.

[@tuanas458]

It looks stronger and sturdier.

[@Santa_305]

The wheele dial is intuitive, easy, safer, and in my opinion easier to use when driving than a touch screen (even if it also has a touch screen).

[@naterbater101]

My wife decided to get the Kia Sportage XPro prestige and absolutely loves it. It has more power than you are giving it credit. Sure it could be more.. but I was passing everyone with ease on the freeway on a 350 mile road trip in utah and Idaho. And you practically can have it drives itself if you just stay in a lane and occasionally touch the steering wheel. And having the 17s really soak up the bumps. So to each their own.

[@CC-wm1yq]

Their review was brutally skewed. What drive mode were they in? And passing an issue? NOT. Ridiculous. They didn’t mention that the floor lowers in the Sportage as well but they did for the CRV. I just hated this review, who judges a car by there you can put a purse? Seriously that’s what the hangers are for on the back of the seat, but they didn’t see that either. This was just awful. Very unfair to Mazda and Kia.

[@DarthBobo68]

@@CC-wm1yq I agree really skewed. I have a Sportage EX Premium. I did a 1500km trip (1K Miles). Had no problem cruzing at 80 mph and no issues at all passing anything I wanted to. Bottom end at a stop light the default mode is not aggressive. Want more pickup just put it in sport mode.

[@JIMMY-ck1oe]

@@CC-wm1yq I also really do not like honda which is very uncomfortable compared to mazda and nissan

[@roostersideburns3440]

please be careful and keep hands on the wheel

[@freddywayne]

This review was brought to you by Honda. 🙂

[@johnf8216]

It's true!!

[@ThirdBrainLives]

Oh please. You REALLY believe that Honda paid off these people? The CR-V is just really good.

[@ItsAlive111]

Why did they compare the top engine option for the Mazda and not for the Kia?

[@qnzman578]

I think if you're looking for the best all around "family Suv" then the crv wins but I don't think the cx50 even qualifies as that. Its an offroad/upscale crossover so comparing it along those lines doesn't really make sense

[@smok3sho587]

@@ThirdBrainLives the fact she brags about the crvs speakers which are trash and say the mazdas aren't good and yet everyone else says mazda bose is the best in the business

[@lions208436]

I recently test drove all these, and the Mazda was better in every way. My buddy test drove a few including a RAV4 XLE premium, even an outback, and he still liked the AWD CX 50. It's not perfect, but Mazda did a really good job

[@tuanas458]

Im thinking about getting the CX . It looks so nice.

[@mikeinva8]

Cannot say I agree with this review at all. It came off as extremely extremely biased towards the CRV. You knew from the moment they are going to choose that as the winner. They looked over many many many features of the Sportage. As far as the acceleration of the Sportage you must've had an extremely under tuned vehicle, I agree there is some lack in acceleration, it is nowhere near what you describe. I've been driving mine for three months now and when I go to pass somebody the acceleration is definitely there. Also you completely overlooked the tech advantage in the Sportage, not one word was mentioned about the 24 inch instrument/infotainment set up it is one of the most impressive things about the car and not one word was said about it. And even though the Sportage had more storage space you kept mentioning over and over and over how good the storage space was in the CRV along with that you did not even mention the massive amount of legroom in the backseat or any of the other features in the backseat of the Sportage. Again this was an incredibly bias review. Wone other thing there is absolutely no mention of the hybrid version which completely negates any acceleration issues. I had a CRV for two years and traded in for the Sportage and it was the best thing I ever did. Hands down.Thank you.

[@ayhamsaati7476]

I would buy the Sportage it’s an excellent car

[@Idakooz]

The Sportage definitely best tech of the three. The CR-V seems the most practical. I'd give the CX-50 the looks and engine power (Turbo engine) and the edge in off-roading. My pick... I would get the Mazda. Its infotainment system is the weakest but it's not like I will be using it as a laptop. Google maps, back up cam, and play my music is all I need for it. Cargo space is more than enough. But this review needs a second round with the all-new redesigned CR-V.

[@killswitch896]

The infotainment system is strange, but once you get used to it, it’s wonderful! I have the CX-30, which has the exact same setup for the infotainment. The dials can be annoying when you actually want to search for something in your library, since it has to go from point A to point B. But, I just leave it on an Apple Music radio or my downloaded library and pausing and skipping or backtracking is easy! And you don’t have to reach for it, since it is right under your hand. I did not like it before, but I love it now! They make you pay 400$ for navigation, so apple/google maps it was, for me 🤣 It also has two preset buttons for nav and music, then a home button to take you to the home page, or press it twice and you’re out of CarPlay/android auto.

[@leebr2010]

The Kia's performance is so bad, for such a poor MPG, it's a lose-lose situation. Get the Mazda for the performance and looks, the Honda for everything else.

[@larryaugsburger8452]

My CX-5’s music quality (Bose) is far superior to my wife’s CR-V Hybrid EX (no sub).

[@tuanas458]

CX-50 looks nicer, more muscular, and sturdy.

[@Syrinx-Priest]

@@leebr2010 or get the Sportage hybrid. More power and better mpg.

[@jp93309]

We’re a CR-V family so clearly I’m a fan but I think the methodology for this comparo is flawed. No mention of alternative hybrid and phev drivetrains, wireless carplay, tech safety features (important for family suv shoppers), govt-safety tests, and trim upgrades (the sweet spot for value to features). Finally, the elephant in the room: Toyota RAV4 noticeably absent and unmentioned.

[@garrettw99]

The RAV4 is a safe choice and the hybrid is great, but other options have caught up and surpassed it, especially in driving dynamics and NVH. Still not a bad choice though. Better in some ways than the CR-V.

[@zaboe911]

Totally agree with J P. If similar vehicles are not included please at least indicate why. Maybe a Hyundai Tucson is too similar to a Kia Sportage, maybe RAV4 just doesn't keep up with the latest and greatest, at least give insight into those decisions! Alternative drivetrains are so important in mpg and acceleration, can't imagine why those indications were left out here.

[@CodeDonut]

@@garrettw99 the rav-4 has a lawsuit against it (hybrid model) toyota states that the high voltage cables are part of the body and not part of the hybrid system and therefore not covered by their hybrid system warranty.. and well their cables aren't protected in snow areas.. so the salt that is sprayed on the streets eats through the cables..

[@garrettw99]

@@CodeDonut lawsuits are the beginnings of recalls, and recalls happen with many cars with every automaker. Recalls aren’t good indicators of reliability. Many cars have lawsuits associated with them. It doesn’t make the car unreliable either.

[@carll693]

The Mazda has the best and safest infotainment interface. Once you get used to it all the touch screens suck and are dangerous. Touch screens should be banned!

[@mjhowson2389]

The theme of the review was “best family” vehicle. The CX-50 is Mazda’s take on an off-road capable machine aimed more at the Subaru Outback. The regular CX-5 may have been more competitive as a family vehicle. As others have pointed out, you can get the Sportage with different, better, powertrain options.

[@BTC909]

Get a Sportage Hybrid (solves the performance issues) if you can find one.

[@mroneill1122]

Found one,I got lucky 🤞🏽Kia Sportage AWD LX hybrid .... my wife loves it !!!

[@kyleboehr6841]

I have to say, there are a lot of people that say no to the center console knob in the mazda, but I can't get enough of it. I will say that Apple Car Play sometimes isn't perfect with it, but I totally get the perspective that Mazda wants the driver to enjoy the drive and limit the distractions. I don't have to look away from the road to look at a screen close enough to touch. The screen is within my eyesight of the road and the buttons and the knob do everything you need. With Apple Carplay and Android auto, there's really no reason to say the infotainment system is crap because many audiences don't interface with the car's system

[@CC-wm1yq]

Curious as to how the Sportage was so slow unsafe to pass when the 0 to 60 is 9.6 seconds but the CR-V is so wonderful at 9.3 seconds. So .3 of a second makes a car sluggish? The 2023 Cr-V is the same but I bet the reviews will be glowing.

[@knowledgeishere5072]

The conclusion of this review is unbelievable. The CR-V is surely a popular choice but in this comparison it is surely 3rd considering all factors mentioned. In fairness, the new model should of been included as this model looks dated. Also, CX-5 rather than CX-50. In this comparison, the CX-50 wins hands down followed by the Sportage.

[@Ghost-jy9hk]

Completely agree. Not that the crv is terrible, but there’s no way it’s any better than the other two. It’s completely outclassed in every way. Even by the Sportage. Kia shocked me

[@mroneill1122]

A lot of nitpicking from both of them lol lol.... I definitely have Honda in last place

[@pobster88j94]

Not to be mean but these two are dorks. Dorks love the crv.

[@raulespinoza8668]

I'd choose the Mazda over the Honda based solely on the Exterior and interior, seriously the Honda is so boring and I don't do CVTS 🙅‍♂️

[@raulespinoza8668]

@Toni Dinh I think you should take a look at consumer reports list of most reliable car brands pal....

[@raulespinoza8668]

@Toni Dinh Also you're crazy is you think a cvt is going to be more reliable than the 6 speed auto that Mazda has been using for almost 10 years, it's a bullet proof transmission.

[@raulespinoza8668]

@Toni Dinh Mazda is #2 Honda is #6, so clearly you can't read, and this video isn't on Acura why do you keep talking about the rdx?

[@roostersideburns3440]

@@raulespinoza8668 yes look mazda is at the top

[@gregkramer5588]

Sportage hybrid is the one to look at. The extra power makes a big difference in it.

[@TheLifetraveler1]

I looked at the hybrid portage. But an owner of one, told me they were not getting mileage better than 32 miles a gallon.

[@gregkramer5588]

@@TheLifetraveler1 I have seen 33 to 40 posted before. The hybrid option is nearly worth it just for the power. It is only $900 extra. It will not take many years to get that back.

[@audiophanatic4331]

Bad idea to mix a turbo engine with electric motor. Not good to constantly start and stop a turbo, will kill the life of the engine.

[@gregkramer5588]

@@audiophanatic4331 LOL! I want to ask why you think this?

[@cgatito3528]

Sportage hybrid unfortunately exhibits one of my pet peeves: The car does nothing for roughly a second after you slam down the accelerator. Also having both a turbo and hybrid system adds maximum complexity to the vehicle. Lots to go wrong in the future - I keep cars a long time - usually well past the warranty.

[@jerrystandefer9128]

You complained about the USB port location in the CX-50, but the reality is that you don't plug a cable into that port every time you get in the car. Most people would plug a cable into the USB port and leave it plugged in, probably for years. You just unplug your phone from the cable when you get out. And if plugging the cable in once is really that much of a hassle, then you can just use the CX-50's wireless CarPlay.

[@Magsbravo]

Thank you!!!!! I rolled my eyes so hard when she said the USB port location is very inconvenient in CX50 😂 but she’s okay carrying phone charging cable with her everywhere 😂😂😂

[@Magsbravo]

I wish they put some time, energy and research on these vehicles before making the video lol the lady thinks setting up Bluetooth is too complicated 😂 and totally ignores CX50 wireless CarPlay lol Disregards CX50’s premium BOSE sound system and picks CR-V’s basic sound system lmao she doesn’t like Mazda non-touch screen (which in reality is touchscreen in CarPlay mode) but then complains about Kia’s touchscreen being too complicated hahah This has been one of the most cringey and hilarious car review video! 😂😂

[@johnf8216]

My thoughts exactly! Better reviewers out there that actually do the research before.

[@CanadianMax]

Just sub to a proper car review channel, these guys are a joke

[@adriannalundasan7570]

@@CanadianMax no, it’s just that lady.

[@danielapreku3101]

I was a disappointed with this review because I consider Edmunds to be a serious car review channel but the lady didn’t do a good job. She really needs to a better research before reviewing any car.

[@mroneill1122]

Facts

[@burthamilton1805]

You two are very biased the sportage has other engine options

[@Vinito]

I own a cx50 in top trim, this vehicle is as enjoyable to drive as a small luxury sport suv would be. don't take this review seriously until you test drive the cx50. For young couple with young kids it has more than adequate cargo space in fact it has a lot more that you may possibly need believe me, steering is on point! Maybe the best steering wheel in the entire csuv class. Fuel economy is also adequate for the power you get. Best in class in the horse power and torque department. No cvt junc, it has mazda's tried and true 6 speed automatic. The Bose sound system is actually very good. Best in class towing capability. Wireless android auto and car play, heated and ventilated seats, heated steering wheel heated back seats, traffic jam assist with stop and go and many many more options. Guys what else can i say? I have to introduce the true winner, cx50. Sportage isn't even in the game it only looks good but between crv and cx50 i believe it only comes down to your age, if you're 25-40 you'll love cx50, but if you're a grandma or grandpa wanna pick up the grandkids from school or go get your online groceries picked up at Walmart, crv is for you.

[@dalex7777]

Edmunds lost credibility with this one. Poorly executed review with the most popular drivetrains not represented and crowning an outdated CR-V as winner that doesn’t belong in the same category as the CX-50 or the Sportage, let alone the Sportage Hybrid. And no RAV-4 at all? I think the Edmunds team was only able to secure the vehicles that were sitting on their local dealer lots because had they found a Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid or Kia Sportage Hybrid this “review” would look totally different. Maybe stick to being a vehicle stats site and leave video reviews to dedicated review channels?

[@joepowell7025]

Agree 100 %

[@adamesd3699]

Partly agree. But then again, if this is what they were able to find on dealers’ lots, doesn’t that make it more of a real world comparison? I mean, yeah, would have been great if they had included a hybrid Sportage. But if you can’t find one to actually buy, what good would that be?

[@qnzman578]

7.2 sec 0-60 for the cx50 is the slowest I've heard, almost every other review shows it sub 7 seconds usually in the 6.5 range. Also I find it hard to believe thr sound quality is worse than the crv considering it comes with a 12 speaker bose sound system 🤔

[@Christopher_B_Mc_Collins]

I have a CX-50 (traded out of a Kia Sorento/X-Line). It was just too large. All that Kia tech is kind of crap sometimes. It would do weird, random things for no reason. The CX-50 literally has the same Bose system the Kia had and it sounds fantastic. I drove the CRV and it was too slow for me. It's audio isn't nearly where the Bose is. The 2023 CX-50 has wireless CarPlay & Android Auto as well. I love the CX-50. It did take me about 4 drives and some time in the garage to master the click wheel, but once you learn it, I honestly like it better than touch. Even though it becomes touch in CarPlay, I still used the wheel. Only complaint I have on the CX-50 is it's wireless charging pad sucks. Had the same issue in the Kia, too. I just bought a 12 Volt to Magsafe and snap my phone into that. It's black and tucked away behind the cup holders, looks good and keeps me charged while in CarPlay. No visible wires.

[@pobster88j94]

There’s no way. My crv I had briefly had the worst sound system of any car I’ve ever owned. The whole thing sucked.

[@TheLifetraveler1]

Not really an SUV fan. But my neighbor got a new Sportage and I thought it was kind of cute. However her mileage doesn't exceed 30 miles a gallon. So I ran into someone with a hybrid Sportage, and asked her what she achieved. She said no matter how hard she tries eco mode and other ways, she barely gets past 32 miles a gallon. My Mazda 6 averages 35. So I guess I'll keep the money in my pocket.

[@Venakis1]

How old is your Mazda 6 and what engine it has?

[@TomTom-gn9mp]

My Mazda 3 gets up to 36 mpg easy but that's 65% city 35% highway with random red lights at intersections for invisible vehicles crossing late at night.

[@TheLifetraveler1]

@@Venakis1 2015 with a manual transmission. At highway speeds he gets around 34 miles a gallon at 70 mph. But if I drop it down to 60 mph, the mileage jumps up between 38 and 41 miles per gallon. Unfortunately the traffic won't let you go that slow even though it's legal.

[@Venakis1]

@@TheLifetraveler1 I prefer sedans and I love the new mazda 6, all new Mazda are fantastic. Mazda has also great manual transmission with an excellent stick. I'm looking forward to buying one in a couple of years. I suspect that the manual transmission mazdas have better mpg than the automatic transmission.

[@TheLifetraveler1]

@@Venakis1 unfortunately all of the manufacturers in America have decided that SUVs are the way to go. This is the last year for the Mazda 6 for America. Although it will be produced in other places, possibly with a V6 engine. I'd love to have one of those.

[@yourcatalyst22]

Who puts there purse in the middle storage? Am I the only one that is scratching their head?

[@Magsbravo]

Or walk around with cellphone charging cable haha coz she needs her music right away 😂😂

[@gman6059]

Or breakfast!

[@MrNemo721]

The best versions of the new Tucson and Sportage are the Hybrid and PHEV versions, avoid the base 2.5.

[@freddywayne]

Exactly

[@TheLifetraveler1]

Well that is what I thought too. However I ran into a lady with a hybrid sportage. We talked extensively. She says she's not getting any better than 32 miles a gallon. Even though she enabled eco mode and does not carry a lot of weight around in her car. My 2015 Mazda 6 gets 35 mi to the gallon. So I'm keeping my money in my pocket.

[@thomaskielmeyer8018]

@@TheLifetraveler1 We agree with Mr. Nemo. My wife just bought a Sportage hybrid and we are currently averaging 36.2 mpg over the first 1000 miles and are consistently seeing trips where we get well over 40+. We test drove a traditional CR-V and were disappointed with both the mileage we got during our test drive (still wondering how Edmunds got 35?!) and overall quality. Granted, we weren’t able to get a top their touring tester, but it was still nice and inspired confidence. In the end, we were able to test drive exactly what my wife wanted at the Kia dealerships, where as we would have had to order something from Honda in-order to test drive one, and at that point, we would have to wait for the new 2023. I think the new CR-V has a good looking, updated interior, but I would like to know how it performs before I buy.

[@averageinvestor4986]

@@TheLifetraveler1 Be careful listening to just one person. It's funny a lot of these people get hybrids for gas mileage and then have a lead foot. Here in texas when the light turns green, everyone seems to be racing to the next intersection.

[@TheLifetraveler1]

@@averageinvestor4986 you're probably right. Right now I have a 2016 sonata. Haven't had any issues. But it is one of those cars these kids have been trying to steal. So I'm going to see how long Hyundai and Kia come up with a real solution for this high theft issue, before I give them any more of my money. If I remember correctly Jacksonville reported 40% of all cars stolen there in the last 2 months have been Kia and Hyundai's. The idea that a modern car can be built without an engine immobilizer, thoroughly thoroughly pisses me off. Only the 22 and newer models from both Hyundai and Kia have an immobilizer.

[@tristanhipps604]

The crv is an appliance. It wont let you down but it will never lift you up.

[@ccchhhrrriiisss100]

The Honda CRV is pretty amazing. Honda's MO is their engine and build quality. However, the Mazda CX-50 is just better. It has more power, more luxury, more standard safety, and better interior/exterior quality. It is more like a premium vehicle -- so much so that the comparison doesn't seem fair. The Kia suffers, unfortunately, from Kia-Hyundai quality (or the lack thereof). I like the design of Kia and Hyundai vehicle. The corporation just cuts costs where it counts.

[@ahighervibe4086]

The Hybrid is the way to go with the Kia Sportage!

[@Syrinx-Priest]

Thank you! Was really surprised this wasn’t mentioned.

[@DJL78]

CX-50 all day. Every day.

[@rontopping7811]

Mazda cx is awesome. Interior is beautiful..great handling. Fast with the turbo

[@JinNani224]

Until the turbo ruins your engine

[@seancarroll4376]

So you had the upgraded engine models for the CRV and CX50 but not the Sportage?! I get that you get what you get from the manufacturers, but you should of at least mentioned the hybrid and PHEV upgrades in the Sportage line which would eliminate the main complaint of it being too slow. Just sayin’.

[@adamesd3699]

Pretty much all CRVs on the road have the 1.5L turbo.

[@chrispnw2547]

Edmunds has decided 'entertainment' is far more important than doing basic homework before a review/comparison. Watch this video and the comparison review with Alana Scherr in October 2020. 'One person' in each review speaks to the technical/drivetrain topics while the 'other person' serves as so-called comic relief and focuses on the subjective things (i.e. Alana: succulent planter storage space test; Lauren: purse space test). Go back to the Edmunds comparison of the CRV, CX-5, and RAV4 with editors Mike Magrath, James Riswick and Mark Takahashi in 2013 and the difference from the previously stated comparisons is shocking.

[@julioangel1839]

I own a mazda cx30 with the same 2.5 base engine as the cx50 and I easily get 32mpg and as high as 34

[@mqayyum9226]

If you de-badge these cars and get a consumer to decide between these three, no sane person would choose the cr-v. It is the most outdated, has the least amount of features and drives the worst. It's the badge that sells. I'd buy the sportage and cx-50 over the cr-v any day.

[@adamesd3699]

The Honda badge does drive a lot of sales. But also just the huge interior spaciousness. No other compact SUV had that spaciousness. I know because I owned one and picked it after test driving almost every competitor.

[@adamesd3699]

The Honda badge does drive a lot of sales. But also just the huge interior spaciousness. No other compact SUV had that spaciousness. I know because I owned one and picked it after test driving almost every competitor.

[@jameslee5237]

Honestly, she's fun but the way she describes the features, it's hard to actually tell what's better. Pretty random

[@Magsbravo]

Haha yes and it feels she walks around with a charging cable in her hands lol like she totally forgot to mention that CX50 has wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless charging lmao you don’t need cables at all 😂

[@Ghost-jy9hk]

What the hell did I just watch. As the video went on it kept getting worse. Was this a paid ad for Honda? The car is literally 6 years out of date! It’s so old there’s literally a refresh this next year and somehow they like it more than the better and well equipped Sportage? I can’t even

[@LANDIIIIIOFIIIIIFIRE]

I use my cars usually 8-10 years. No turbo, no cvt on my book. Used market 4-5 years old CR-V is 25-30K, new 2022 is up to 34-36K with the great dealer markups. 2023 Mazda CX 50 28-30K with lower or no dealer markups...

[@dave1956]

I own a 2018 CR-V. I would not buy another one. In my opinion the engine is too small for it’s own good. Around town it feels sluggish. The fuel economy though is outstanding. I get mid to upper 30’s. However, on the highway it’s another story. I have driven from Wisconsin to Florida and back on two separate occasions. Traffic moves at 80-90 miles per hour. I get 23 miles per gallon under those circumstances. You can feel like you are really pushing it. My previous car was a 2013 Acura RDX with a 3.5 liter V6. That vehicle never ran out of steam and was quite enjoyable to drive. I will admit that the fuel economy was about 2/3 (around town) of what my CR-V delivers. I never took it on a road trip.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

What’s the Hyundai version of the Kia Sportage? My aunt bought a new Honda CRV and it feels like a luxury car compared to older cars

[@SheepNizzle]

The Tucson is the Hyundai equivalent of the Sportage. I prefer the Hyundai myself, especially with the hybrid powertrain.

[@freyathejack]

When Americans speak about storage in the front seats and being able to eat in your car...I mean do they live in those cars?

[@swanblake]

Mazda CX50 is the clear winner here. Gorgeous inside out and a great powertrain. Only gripes are Mazda deeming touch controls suitable some times as oppose to all times and the six speed auto should be an eight speed to help acceleration and fuel economy. CRV is ancient and only thing it does well is efficiency and space. Shortage is ugly and uncompetitive. Horrible powertrain options in the Sportage. Ranking is Mazda in first followed by Honda with Kia in a distant third.

[@SSDracerSD]

A 2.0T 10-speed CRV with awd would be pretty cool.

[@danteblink]

u mean the RDX?

[@jbm0866]

None of these, but if forced to choose...CX-50 hands down

[@kdomster9141]

Joke of a test , cheesy CVT, cheesy cabin, cheesy tiny 4 cyl turbo engine, cheesy handling , cheesy AWD and cheesy fit and finish not to mention low res old tech touch screen only infotainment . CR-V is cheese and those who pick it over CX50 simply should not call themselves car reviewers . It seems like another Honda paid off advert.

[@kdomster9141]

Typical Honda where thier "best Tech" is extra air and space and it is enough for pseudo journalists to pick this as best , what a joke!

[@eamonnmcdermott1939]

The Mazda is the winner for me!

[@pedros5352]

Jak można porównywać najnowszą mazdę i kia ze starą Hondą crv???

[@miguelprera2670]

Mazda radio wheel control becomes really good when you use it for a while, I really enjoy my CX30 infotainment, Bose sound system and controls!

[@Magsbravo]

Mazda’s BOSE sound system is awesome!

[@darthvatron2344]

Try test again with sportage hybrid

[@romeotrinh6415]

Mazda compete with luxury brands not CRV or Kia. The car reviews are not designed to drive Mazda cx50 therefore they didn’t like what Mazda to offer. Family is not always 4,5 people if so we have bigger suv like cx9 . Most people drive luxury brands like bmw, Mercedes, Lexus… they don’t complain how small the cars was I an sure Honda CR-V maybe bigger than those luxury brands too more ROOMY

[@Magsbravo]

🎯

[@charlesnaveen9810]

Yesssss!!! That king is with me since 2019 ❤️❤️❤️

[@mattspeer01]

Reminds me of how the Accord, 5 years into its lifecycle now, still wins nearly every single comparison test it is in, even against newer competitors. Honda still builds some of the best vehicles around, though you can’t say the same for Acura these days…

[@joepowell7025]

It should'nt

[@JinNani224]

Did the woman say that she can’t pass cars with the sportage? WTF LOL, Sportage is the best one out there PERIOD!

[@NewYork_NJ]

these 3 cars are exactly what I am looking into for next car in few months. but it seems they have to update this video including new 2023 CR-V.. still not decide yet...

[@ctk4949]

Why when you are explaining a complaint, you don't show a video of it?!?!

[@creichard181]

Not trying to be a troll, just offering some constructive criticism; the seemingly rehearsed comedy in this review feels inorganic and CRINGE. I did not find it amusing but that’s just my opinion…… You were otherwise informative as usual. That’s what keeps me coming back! Thanks for your hard work, y’all!!!

[@garrettw99]

This comparison seems like it was done by people that don’t know much about cars. She’s good on camera but missed a lot of points and clearly didn’t know what audio system sounded the best. Honda notoriously makes some of the worst audio systems, and Mazda’s Bose system is one of the best.

[@adamesd3699]

Wouldn’t that be a bit of apples and oranges, comparing the normal Honda sound system with the upgraded Bose from Mazda? Also, the Honda sound system in the CRV is not bad. You want bad, try a base Chevy sound system.

[@garrettw99]

@@adamesd3699 my point is that Honda doesn’t have any premium audio on any car except the Bose on the new Civic. They’ve always had crappy audio systems. The CR-V in this review had the top audio system offered.

[@smok3sho587]

@@adamesd3699 Honda never had a premium audio they call it Honda premium and since they have the fully laoded crv they have the best system in that mode

[@jamessephar9458]

They should offer the CRV with the 2.0T engine and 10 speed auto.

[@adamesd3699]

Agreed! (But then who would buy the Acura RDX?)

[@tommutchler2939]

This "test" feels like some Edmunds' content manager decided that their typical videos are overly aimed at an "enthusiast audience." As a result, things got really, really, really watered down. The CX-50's steering can make your shoulders hurt? No mention of the Sportage's optional hybrid or the lousy dual-mode climate and audio controls? Forgetting that the CR-V has a big redesign coming in a few months?

[@CC-wm1yq]

This was a garbage review and not accurate. Where was Toyota? What drive mode was she driving in for the Sportage? I question if she knows how to drive at all if she had to put the brakes on instead of passing and worries more about where to put her purse. Makes us female drivers look stupid. I hated this review.

[@robcapen8336]

I'll reiterate but you should have waited a few weeks to include the redesigned CR-V - That being said, before I even watch the video my preference is the CX50

[@iforgotmine]

I'll take the Mazda all day long.

[@TheLifetraveler1]

I like the Mazdas as well. Since I have a Mazda 6 manual transmission vehicle already. But I'm not a fan of the entertainment will and definitely not a fan of gas mileage that doesn't even exceed 30 miles per gallon. My Mazda 6 gets 35 on average highway, and if I slow down it'll get almost 40. That is the one thing for the CX 50 that keeps me from considering it.

[@ayhamsaati7476]

I drove all 3 and I’ll take the Sportage any day.. the Mazda with the 6 speed transmission is very slow unless you pay 50k for the turbocharged engine!

[@pobster88j94]

Man I can’t stand the CRV. I drove one for 6 months and it was awful. I never felt more dorky in my life. It’s bloated, slow, won’t heat up in Minnesota winters, and leaked gas into the oil. I traded it for a rav in dark gray with blacked out everything else and what a huge, welcome change. Now I’m eyeing the cx50 as it looks so good. Honda lost me. Used to only drive them but they are now so blah, slow, and just not what I’m about.

[@AndrewMalkin]

These SUVs aren't exactly small anymore.

[@koukimonzta]

Ok now let me beat them all with my 2022 Venza

[@edwinalfredo310]

Well that honda thing doesn't even have a premium branded audio system. I have a mazda 3 with the Bose and 12 speakers. I can assure it sounds perfect. Such a biased content.

[@captnjim44smith74]

My favorite is a sporty. Dull is the others. Mazda yes !

[@inctru]

I wouldn't call these small vehicles. The CX-30 (What I own/drive) isn't even that small really IMO, & barely a compact, let alone a subcompact (like it is called).

[@lgsprings5623]

I bought a new 2021 Mazda CX-5. I believe the CX-50 has the same engine. It burns engine oil from day one. I looked up and found a bulletin for my car to be repaired. I took it in and they agreed that my car fell under that bulletin according to the VIN but, that I had to wait for the engine light to come on. By my calculation that won't happen until one oil change after my warranty is up. Don't take a chance and buy Mazdas. They don't stand by their product unlike Honda for instance. At the time I was shopping for my car, they had fuel dilution problems with some of their engines. Similar to my problem but worse. They put out a bulletin and fixed it. Mazda will do whatever it takes to avoid paying to fix the problem, even when they themselves admit that there's a problem.

[@MegaAmazing19]

Good Lord what an inept description of the sound system comparison between the vehicles. I bet you she didn't actually go into system and turn on the surround sound feature of the Bose stereo in the cx50... I mean come on saying the CRV audio is better good Lord... and everyone says the infotainment system I the CRV is better but it's so freaking slow you touch the screen and if you're in a hurry it will sometimes wait because it doesn't know what to do. Transmission location for shifting gears is dumb as hell, loud noisy everything's made of plastic but hey it's a precious Honda whatever🙄

[@joelpeterson2074]

The CR-V is the vehicle equivalent of the color beige.

[@DailyDriversCarReviews]

The Mazda wheel is extremely easy to use*

[@Magsbravo]

Exactly lol I feel like this guy needs to live it up a bit but he’s worried his wife will tell him to slow down hahah

[@techpappee]

It's odd you're saying nearly the oposite with Kia's powertrain compared to every other review I've seen!!! Over a dozen btw. Did you not drive the hybrid powertrain???? Couldn't have, starting to believe Honda sponsors Edmunds.

[@adamesd3699]

Yeah, every review says the hybrid Sportage is the way to go. Wish they had included one in this comparison.

[@joenissan]

You forgot the new 22 Rogue. Probably the best out there now that it’s updated.

[@cdashian777]

Style points go to CX50 all the way. . Exteriors on the others don't even come close.

[@zzdipsetanazz]

Why are you comparing the 22 CRV to the 23 Sportage/CX50? The CRV got a remodel in 23 so it's not really fair to do this comparison... And I'm a Hyundai guy

[@corybrown1498]

Excellent comparison! You guys broke down the categories into relevant ways that directly correlate to people’s daily use of the vehicles.

[@omytupapa]

How come you miss something so obvious? The Mazda infotainment system is NOT touchscreen. You have to use the knob. Only CarPlay can be touchscreen

[@trentc1098]

Bro the cx50 is a full sized suv it competes with the high lander not the crv

[@thuantq91]

CX-50 is a compact SUV. It is even smaller than the CRV. CX-9 is the one to compete with the Highlander and Pilot. They are midsize SUVs.

[@keithmehrer86]

Why plug the phone into the CX50? It has wireless Carplay and Android Auto.

[@romeoblackchild]

Very enjoyable and fun video to watch.

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

You guys say small but those aren’t very small at all

[@augustoruiz4331]

Mazda cx50 1😍

[@sharonb.9128]

Why do this now? Honda literally presented the 2023 CR-V last month, hybrid only total redesign inside and out. You’re comparing the latest CX-50, not even the CX-5 and Sportage to last years CR-V. Maybe should have waited or replaced it with a current Tucson.

[@dbird1356]

The CRV has a CVT so that lets it out for me. I like Mazda turbo best. Who says a little driving spirit in a family SUV is a bad thing. Not I !

[@bleslie5595]

The ice cream bit was awful…

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

Like all three!

[@RandomGRK]

Are you not smart? How can you compare the turbo Mazda to these? Price and engine is worlds apart.

[@shopwithaaron]

Kia hybrid for sure....back to 31 flavors!

[@BTC909]

Is that Kelsey Mays lying dead in the back of a CR-V? I don't see him on this channel anymore.

[@sugarbait]

You all just go with what you think will sell better based on historical data. Understood.

[@TomTom-gn9mp]

Where is Subaru Toyota Nissan, etc?

[@ronniejuayno9679]

Crv mostly for adults persons driving cx50 young and aggressive adventurous and masculine looking

[@slimecastle526]

You guys said the CRV is the best, but you guys ranked it 2 with the CX-50 fist...................

[@sungkang8444]

“small SUVs”? Not only are these not small, “small” isn’t even an industry term that helps any consumer anywhere. A Hyundai Venue is “small” … the CRV pretty big these days… come on guys, do better.

[@garrettw99]

The Honda having extremely outdated tech is one reason alone to not buy it. The infotainment is probably the worst of any car on the market. I love Honda, but this comparison was super fishy.

[@muhammadharits3237]

I choose Sportage and cx50

[@TalismanPHX]

Just buy a CX-5 turbo AWD

[@ELP1125]

She is so theatrical, she can't stay still. 😂😂😂 Cx-50 wins due to how brawny it looks and is a bit more capable in off road conditions

[@donstoltz7504]

For a true comparison you should have tested the Mazda with the base engine.

[@swirl253]

The verdict was done before it begins

[@hustler539]

How much did Honda pay for this infomercial?