Comparison tool

Two vehicles, one set of assumptions

Pick up to four exact EPA configurations. All get the same mileage, driving mix, and energy prices — so the difference you see is the vehicles, not the assumptions. Gasoline and electricity are always priced separately; MPGe is never treated as MPG.

Vehicle A

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Vehicle A: Year

Vehicle A: Make

Vehicle A: Model

Selected: 2026 Honda CR-V FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWD · details

Vehicle B

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Vehicle B: Year

Vehicle B: Make

Vehicle B: Model

Selected: 2026 Mazda CX-5 4WD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · 4WD · details

Shared assumptions — applied to both vehicles

Miles driven per year12,000 mi

mi/year

Driving mix55% city / 45% highway

Gasoline (regular) priceEPA avg

$/gal

At these assumptions, the 2026 Honda CR-V FWD costs $51.77 less per month ($621/year, $3,105 over five years) than the 2026 Mazda CX-5 4WD. This is the measured energy-cost difference only — not a statement that either vehicle is better.

2026 Honda CR-V FWD2026 Mazda CX-5 4WD

Per month

$103.69$155.46

Per year

$1,244$1,865

5 years

$6,220$9,325

Full cost and efficiency comparison between 2026 Honda CR-V FWD, 2026 Mazda CX-5 4WD
Measure	2026 Honda CR-V FWD	2026 Mazda CX-5 4WD	Difference (A − B)
Cost per month	$103.69	$155.46	-$51.77
Cost per year	$1,244	$1,865	-$621
Cost over 5 years	$6,220	$9,325	-$3,105
Cost per mile	10.4¢/mi	15.5¢/mi	-5.1¢
Annual energy used	303.5 gal	455 gal	different units listed separately
EPA efficiency	40 MPG combined	26 MPG combined	—