Toyota RAV4 2019 vs Mazda CX-5 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 208 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota RAV4 engine produces 20 HP more power than Mazda CX-5, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Mazda CX-5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.9 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota RAV4 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-5, which means that by driving the Toyota RAV4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Toyota RAV4 has 4x4: It has proactive automatic four-wheel drive with Auto, Lock and Sport modes. In Auto mode, the car has front-wheel drive under normal conditions. If wheel slip is detected, torque is transferred to the rear wheels via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. In Sport mode, torque is transferred almost instantly between the front and rear wheels to enhance cornering performance by transferring up to 50 percent of engine power to the rear wheels. Lock mode can be activated when driving below 40 km/h (25 mph) and provides constant four-wheel drive. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 195 mm (7.7 inches) | 193 mm (7.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda CX-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus UX | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda CX-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota RAV4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda CX-5 2017 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota RAV4 is 5 cm longer than the Mazda CX-5, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 477 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1690 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage capacity. Toyota RAV4 has 103 litres more trunk space than the Mazda CX-5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda CX-5, which means Toyota RAV4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`155 kg | 2`025 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`560 kg | 1`559 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 595 kg | 466 kg | |
| Toyota RAV4 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem more than Mazda CX-5. Therefore, Toyota RAV4 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota RAV4 scores higher in safety tests, but Mazda CX-5 is better rated in child safety tests. The Toyota RAV4 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda CX-5 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 29 800 | 21 600 | |
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