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 $50.51 less per month ($606/year, $3,030 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

$101.16$151.67

Per year

$1,214$1,820

5 years

$6,070$9,100

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	$101.16	$151.67	-$50.51
Cost per year	$1,214	$1,820	-$606
Cost over 5 years	$6,070	$9,100	-$3,030
Cost per mile	10.1¢/mi	15.2¢/mi	-5.1¢
Annual energy used	303.5 gal	455 gal	different units listed separately
EPA efficiency	40 MPG combined	26 MPG combined	—