There’s a crossover for just about everyone.
If performance and frugality are high on your list, the Toyota RAV4 hybrid offers great acceleration and fuel economy.
The Subaru Forester doesn’t ace any category, but it does everything well above average.
It’s a winner in our eyes.
Ford’s new Escape looks and feels more like a car than before, which may appeal to sedan defectors.
VW’s spacious Tiguan feels a little like the Rubbermaid of crossovers — it’s utilitarian with little personality, but it works really well.
If space isn’t crucial, look to the right-priced Volvo XC40, which charms at every opportunity.
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The 2020 Mazda CX-5 trades family-ready space for fine handling and good power. |
The 2020 Ford Escape takes a more refined tack, and brings its hybrid edition back into vogue. |
The 2020 Subaru Forester is an incredible value among compact crossovers and a former Best Car To Buy winner. |
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 covers more bases this year with smartphone compatibility and tough-looking off-road trims. |
The 2020 Volvo XC40 honed in on the Netflix and Stitch Fix crowd, with smart dynamics and style and an all-in subscription plan. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $25,090 | $24,885 | $24,495 | $25,950 | $33,700 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
| Style Name | ||||
| Sport FWD | S FWD | CVT | LE FWD (Natl) | T4 FWD Momentum |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
| 2020 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2020 Ford Escape | 2020 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2020 Subaru Forester | 2020 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2020 Toyota RAV4 | 2020 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2020 Volvo XC40 | |
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