2018 Mazda CX-5 vs 2018 Toyota RAV4

2018 Mazda CX-5

2018 Toyota RAV4

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Grand Touring AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-5 Grand Touring AWD	24	30	$29,752	$30,945
CX-5 Grand Touring FWD	25	31	$28,503	$29,645
CX-5 Sport AWD	24	30	$24,985	$25,450
CX-5 Sport FWD	25	31	$23,710	$24,150
CX-5 Touring AWD	24	30	$26,734	$27,515
CX-5 Touring FWD	25	31	$25,472	$26,215

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Adventure AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RAV4 Adventure AWD	22	28	$26,781	$28,650
RAV4 Adventure FWD	23	30	$26,126	$27,950
RAV4 Hybrid LE AWD	34	30	$25,743	$27,385
RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD	34	30	$32,223	$34,280
RAV4 Hybrid SE AWD	34	30	$30,489	$32,435
RAV4 Hybrid XLE AWD	34	30	$27,523	$29,280
RAV4 LE AWD	22	28	$24,366	$26,060
RAV4 LE FWD	23	30	$23,057	$24,660
RAV4 Limited AWD	22	28	$30,439	$32,555
RAV4 Limited FWD	23	29	$29,130	$31,155
RAV4 Platinum AWD	22	28	$34,033	$36,400
RAV4 Platinum FWD	23	29	$32,724	$35,000
RAV4 SE AWD	22	28	$28,461	$30,440
RAV4 SE FWD	23	29	$27,152	$29,040
RAV4 XLE AWD	22	28	$25,386	$27,150
RAV4 XLE FWD	23	30	$24,077	$25,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,752

$26,781

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,945

$28,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$516 / month

$478 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

As long as cargo space isn’t your main reason for buying a compact crossover, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 is an excellent, fun-to-drive choice.

The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has a lot going for it, including a hybrid model, but you’d be wise to cross-shop its rivals as well.

TCC Likes

Attractive styling inside and out
Poised chassis, communicative steering
Engine changes bode well for mpg

Roomy, well-packaged interior
Lots of standard safety tech
Wide range of trim levels

TCC Dislikes

Frustrating infotainment setup
Light cargo volume
Short on refinement

Not all that polished
Adventure is an oddball
Quirky looks

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

55.3

48.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.6

100.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

57.3

Second Head Room (in)

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

55.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

Front Hip Room (in)

55.2

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

39.6

37.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

38.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

61.4

Liftover Height (in)

29.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.6

6.5

Length, Overall (in)

179.1

181.1

Height, Overall (in)

65.3

67.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

104.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.5

72.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

30.9

38.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

30.9

38.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

32.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

59.6

73.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/55VR19

P235/55HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55VR19

P235/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3655

3605

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7

18 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

186 @ 4000

172 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

187 @ 6000

176 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.62

4.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.89

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.02

1.90

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.55

3.30

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda CX-5

Toyota RAV4

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.7

7.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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