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Crv vs mazda? J vs T

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I recently purchased a 2019 mazda cx5 2.2L diesel from mazda sta rosa last dec 27ish. I had a 2018 crv diesel awd 1.5L 7 seater, but i sold it after 6 months. That large of a space wasnt necessary for me and i wanted something a bit fun to drive. Here's my take on these vehicles:

Interior quality wise: cx5. Alot of people commend mazda for having a beautiful interior that even rivals most german vehicles in its segment.

Exterior: cx5 looks the best in its segment. It looks even better than the bmw x1.

Interior space: crv (undisputed king in its segment)

Engine: hands down the cx5 2.2
l diesel awd. 420nm at 174hp, it's one of the most powerful engines in its segment second to the foresters turbocharged engine which will be removed in 2019.You also don't get that smell from the exhaust usually present in diesel engines.

Gas consumption: crv. Cx 5's gas consumption was almost identical to its petrol counterpart. Mazda chose to sacrifice gas mileage for performance.

Ride quality: practically the same. The mazda is quieter than the crv, and revs more smoothly, but the crv absorbs bumps slightly better.

Practicality: crv. Because of its space and gas consumption.

Reliability: cx5. Honda needs to fix the oil dillution problems in its engine before it earns its rightful spot here. Mazda's transmission is produced by the same makers as toyota's so thats a small plus. If you do your research mazda's reliability ratings improve year by year as well. If honda manages to address their engine issues, then they would be equal but only time can tell.