Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
Both cars record the same 0-100 km/h time of 7.0 seconds. 2025 Honda Pilot Touring has the higher listed output at 285 hp; 2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo is rated at 256 hp, a difference of 29 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo at 434 Nm and 2025 Honda Pilot Touring at 361 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo has the lower recorded consumption at 9.4 L/100km; 2025 Honda Pilot Touring is listed at 10.2 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 572 litres versus 510 litres, a difference of 62 litres. 2025 Honda Pilot Touring carries the higher towing rating at 2,268 kg, while 2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo is listed at 1,588 kg. 2025 Honda Pilot Touring is 100 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo has the lower listed starting price at $40,900, compared with $42,550 for 2025 Honda Pilot Touring. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.