2020 Toyota RAV4 vs Mazda CX-5 2020

There are many reasons to buy a compact SUV and every consumer will have a different reason to buy one. What is certain is that there are a lot of different options in the compact SUV segment including the 2020 Toyota RAV4 and the 2020 Mazda CX-5. The RAV4 was completely redesigned recently and the CX-5 shortly before. In other words, these are two modern SUVs with a lot to offer, but when it comes to space and interior quality, or fuel economy, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 has the advantage over the 2020 Mazda CX-5.

With a wide range of hybrid engines available including the very popular Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and the brand-new Toyota RAV4 Prime, the RAV4 lineup has the definite advantage when it comes to electrification. And with consumers looking more and more at efficient transportation without sacrificing versatility, the RAV4 is the only and best option if you are looking for a hybrid compact SUV. The Mazda CX-5 doesn’t offer a hybrid version.

The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has become the best-selling non-truck vehicle in both Canada and the US, and it’s no coincidence. Let’s see how it stacks up against the CX-5. 

A Lot More Space in the 2020 Toyota RAV4

The 2020 Toyota RAV4 offers one of the largest interiors of any compact SUV and it is its main advantage against the CX-5. Everything starts in the trunk where you'll get 1,059 liters of standard space in the trunk with all seats in place. If you lower the rear seat, you'll enjoy almost 2,000 liters of space, which is one of the most generous cargo areas in this segment.

The 2020 Mazda CX-5 features an 875-liter trunk with all seats in place and 1,687 liters with the rear seat down. It's not bad, but there’s still about 300 liters of additional trunk space in the RAV4 which is significant.

Under the hood, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 is offered with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine developing 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. This engine is by far the most powerful in the compact SUV segment when it comes to an entry-level engine and exceeds the CX-5's 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 186 horsepower.

The 2020 Toyota RAV4 is also more economical than the 2020 Mazda CX-5 and it also offers a hybrid engine that you will not find in the Mazda CX-5 as we mentioned previously. And with standard Safety Sense technologies, it also has the advantage over the new CX-5 in terms of value AND safety. In other words, the RAV4 offers more space, more performance and more economical engines. Come learn more today!