2016 Toyota RAV4 vs 2016 Mazda CX-5

Differences Between the 2016 Toyota RAV4 and 2016 Mazda CX-5

Power and performance are key attributes for any car shopper and the Toyota RAV4 checks all the boxes. All standard Toyota RAV4 models employ a fun-to-drive 176-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Rated to make 24 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway, the Toyota RAV4 will not break the bank at the pump. Mazda CX-5 editions counter with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes exemplary fuel-economy ratings, though it delivers lackluster power. An upgraded Mazda CX-5 engine is available in the form of a similar 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine.

An element that sets the Toyota RAV4 apart from its competition in this 2016 Toyota RAV4 vs 2016 Mazda CX-5 comparison is the availability of a hybrid powertrain. The all-new and class-exclusive Toyota RAV4 Hybrid features a refined 2.5-liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine that pairs with a high-torque electric motor. With an available 194 net horsepower, a fuel-efficiency rating of 33 mpg combined and standard Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is the total package.

Inside the spacious and versatile Toyota RAV4 cabin, you will discover a smorgasbord of standard features, to include a Toyota Entune multimedia system with a 6.1-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth connectivity and a standard integrated backup camera. All of these elements provide incredible value for the Toyota RAV4 and when added to a cavernous 38.4 cubic feet of cargo space, the Mazda CX-5 cannot keep up.