Toyota RAV4 2021 vs Mazda CX-5 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 249 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota RAV4 engine produces 48 HP more power than Mazda CX-5, whereas torque is 53 NM more than Mazda CX-5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.9 | |
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The Mazda CX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota RAV4 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota RAV4 could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-5 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | 193 mm (7.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota RAV4 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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: | 4.61 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.68 m | |
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Toyota RAV4 is larger. Toyota RAV4 is 6 cm longer than the Mazda CX-5, 2 cm wider, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1062 litres | 477 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1977 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage capacity. Toyota RAV4 has 585 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 357 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 0.4 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`134 kg | 2`025 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`640 kg | 1`559 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 494 kg | 466 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 34 200 | 21 800 | |
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