Compare 2010 Mazda MAZDA5 vs 2008 Toyota RAV4

2010 Mazda MAZDA5
2008 Toyota RAV4
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4-Door Wgn Automatic Grand Touring
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Automatic Grand Touring N/A N/A $21,755 $23,240
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Automatic Sport N/A N/A $18,427 $19,670
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Automatic Touring N/A N/A $20,119 $21,485
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Manual Sport N/A N/A $17,344 $18,510
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4WD 4-Door 4-cyl 4-Speed AT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
RAV4 4WD 4-Door 4-cyl 4-Speed AT 20 25 $20,839 $22,900
RAV4 4WD 4-Door 4-cyl 4-Speed AT Ltd 20 25 $22,890 $25,155
RAV4 4WD 4-Door 4-cyl 4-Speed AT Sport 20 25 $22,270 $24,475
RAV4 4WD 4-Door V6 5-Speed AT 19 26 $22,689 $24,935
RAV4 4WD 4-Door V6 5-Speed AT Ltd 19 26 $24,632 $27,070
RAV4 4WD 4-Door V6 5-Speed AT Sport 19 26 $24,012 $26,390
RAV4 FWD 4-Door 4-cyl 4-Speed AT 21 27 $19,888 $21,500
RAV4 FWD 4-Door 4-cyl 4-Speed AT Ltd 21 27 $21,972 $23,755
RAV4 FWD 4-Door 4-cyl 4-Speed AT Sport 21 27 $21,342 $23,075
RAV4 FWD 4-Door V6 5-Speed AT 19 27 $21,768 $23,535
RAV4 FWD 4-Door V6 5-Speed AT Ltd 19 27 $23,743 $25,670
RAV4 FWD 4-Door V6 5-Speed AT Sport 19 27 $23,113 $24,990

Pricing

Invoice Price
$21,755
$20,839

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$23,240
$22,900

Monthly Payment Estimate
$387 / month
$382 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
7.0
7.6

TCC’s Bottom Line
For families looking for fuel-efficient, maneuverable, and roomy transportation—with a fun-to-drive feel—the 2010 Mazda5 is your best and only choice. The 2008 Toyota RAV4 brings a little more space than most compact SUVs without a mid-size price.

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Fuel Economy

City
Coming Soon 20 mpg

Highway
Coming Soon 25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
2WD Minivan 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Third Head Room (in)
37.1 NA

Front Hip Room (in)
52.9 53.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)
97.7 108.2

Third Shoulder Room (in)
49.2 NA

Second Leg Room (in)
35.2 38.3

Front Head Room (in)
38.9 40.8

Second Hip Room (in)
58.3 52.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.5 57.1

Passenger Capacity
6 5

Third Leg Room (in)
30.7 NA

Second Head Room (in)
39.2 39.7

Third Hip Room (in)
40.9 NA

Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.6 55.3

Front Leg Room (in)
40.7 41.8

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)
181.5 181.1

Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Height, Overall (in)
64.2 66.3

Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)
59.6 61.4

Wheelbase (in)
108.3 104.7

Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.0 71.5

Track Width, Front (in)
60.2 61.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.5 7.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
- TBD - NA

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
44.4 36.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
70.9 73.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - NA

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x 1.0 11.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.9 x 0.4 11.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type
Pwr Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.9 15.9

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.9 2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.2 14.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.8 34.8

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P205/50VR17 P215/70R16

Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA

Front Tire Size
P205/50VR17 P215/70R16

Spare Tire Size
T125/70D16 P215/70R16

Front Tire Order Code
NA NA

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3479 3444

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 6.5 16 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel

Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 6.5 16 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x 4 16 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.4 7.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
356 - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110 - TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
148 @ 4500 165 @ 4000

Engine Order Code
NA NA

Displacement
2.3L/138 2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
153 @ 6500 166 @ 6000

Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4

Fuel System
MPFI SFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27 25 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21 20 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
23 -

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)
NA NA

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.29 1.41

Trans Type
5 4

Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive 4-Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69 NA

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.41 3.14

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.93 2.20

Trans Order Code
NA NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.86 3.08

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.93 1.02

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA

First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.62 3.94

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- - TBD -

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- - TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name
Mazda Mazda5 Toyota RAV4

Body Style
5 Door Wagon 4 Door

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front
Independent MacPherson strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut NA

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 0.95

Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Double-wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
E-type Multi-link coil spring

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
7 -

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