[Auto brawl 101] Mazda CX5 vs Toyota RAV 4: Which to buy?

Along with the current offering of mid-sized SUVs, there are other options that are less truck like but with a combo of car characteristics. These are compact crossovers like the Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4 which are the top picks for this segment. Between the Mazda and Toyota; they are both good options that are no-regret purchases because their price tag is on the expensive side.

Mazda CX-5

One of the sleekest and costlier crossovers to get; but has the SKYACTIV engine that is strong and efficient. Everything is premium and in Mazda CX-5 versus Toyota RAV4 which is why it’s one of the best-equipped crossovers to get.

Mazda CX-5 SUV 2019 in-depth review

Toyota RAV4

Most of Toyota’s premium cars are the best and the best-selling in most places. The RAV4 is another development of a respect crossover that has enough to make it a good option. It may not be as well-appointed; but it’s a quality compact crossover, none the less!

2019 Toyota RAV4 - Review & Road Test

Mazda CX-5: The CX-5 is taller between the two, but is smaller in length and width. It’s s sleeker and slimmer crossover. Toyota RAV4: It is bigger and looks more robust with a bigger length, and width compares to the CX-5.

Mazda CX5 dimensions

Verdict: It gets the first point; the RAV4 with its larger bulk compared to the slimmer CX-5.

>>> Need more info of these two crossover SUV? Check out our in-depth review: 

• Mazda CX-5 2018 Philippines Review: Giving new edge in both design & performance
• A brief review of the 2019 Toyota RAV4: The ins & outs

The CX-5 is tied with the RAV4 for most of the specs and has more of the relevant specs on its side. Though is it even with the RAV4; and it is a risk what will be preferred. Now the RAV4 is just as well-equipped, but is on the level of the CX-5. There may be some deal breakers, but the lesser cost does make it a good choice too.

Mazda CX5 is armed with a 2.5-liter in-line four mill with 190 hp and 251 Nm

2.5L inline-4 Dynamic Force mill is ideal for the next-gen Toyota RAV4 2019

Verdict: Either one would do, but it may come down to the cost of the unit. Neither gets the better of the other, but the diesel option of the CX-5 may tip the scales a bit.

Here the CX-5 is better because of one option. Bests the RAV4 easily and gets the point. No go here, and the RAV4 is basically missing important features.

Mazda has always been a good safe option, and the CX-5 has proven that it can muster a unit that is safe and secure. Toyota RAV4 runs second to the CX-5, but it is just as well equipped

Compared to the RAV4; Mazda CX-5 has the same level of comfort. Comfort-wise,  Toyota RAV4 is just the same with no difference.

Verdict: Neither gets the better in comfort, and that’s a good thing.

A spectacular arrangement in the RAV4 2019 interior is apt for a wide array of preferences and driving experiences

Overall the CX-5 gets most of the features, but the RAV4 is cheaper and with fewer premium features. In the end; the CX-5 is a better option in most specs (please check the tables for reference) which makes a difference. But the cheaper RAV4 is also a good option too! Both are good options; but they may bear down on price, not on features in Mazda CX-5 versus Toyota RAV4.