Pre-owned 2019 Toyota RAV4 vs Used Mazda CX-5

We are comparing the 2019 Toyota RAV4 to the 2019 Mazda CX-5 specifically here, but ultimately the differences below are relevant on most pre-owned RAV4 and CX-5 models.

If you are looking for a pre-owned SUV, chances are you took a look at the Toyota RAV4 and the Mazda CX-5. Both the Toyota RAV4 and the Mazda CX-5 are among the best-selling options in their segment year after year when new and it stands to reason that they are also very popular on the pre-owned market. Both have great qualities and both are known for their reliability. That said, they do differ significantly when it comes to interior space as well as the features that they offer and  theefficiency of their respective powertrains. Here we take a look at how the Toyota RAV4 compares to the Mazda CX-5.

If you are interested in a sport utility vehicle on the pre-owned market, the first criteria is likely interior space and cargo capacity. That said, you can get a lot of interior space without having to sacrifice fuel economy, particularly if you opt for a pre-owned Toyota RAV4 which has an average fuel consumption rating of 9.2 L per 100 km in the city, and 7.1 per 100 km on the highway. A used Mazda CX-5 also has decent efficiency, but it does require more fuel with an average fuel fuel consumption rating of 10.2 L per 100 km in the city, and 8.2 L per 100 km on the highway.

One thing that allows the Toyota RAV4 to shine compared to the Mazda CX-5 aside from fuel economy is its versatility. With 1,059 L of cargo space, the RAV4 offers more versatility than the CX-5 and it also offers a very welcoming interior where you will find plenty of legroom in the back as well as headroom across all the rows of seats. Back to the cargo area, total cargo space in the Toyota RAV4 reaches 1,977 L, while the Mazda CX-5 offers 1,688 L. In other words, if versatility is what you are after, you will find it in the pre-owned Toyota RAV4.

In terms of available powertrains, most pre-owned Toyota RAV4 models that you find on the market will feature a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with 203 hp and 184 pound-feet of torque. This always gives you enough performance to pass and accelerate with confidence, and it also gives you slightly better accelerations and overall performance than what you find in a pre-owned Mazda CX-5. Most used CX-5 models will feature a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with 187 hp and 125 pound-feet of torque. It isn't a huge difference, but it is enough to get noticed on the road when you accelerate.