2019 Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda CX-5 2019

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 2019 Toyota RAV4 and the 2019 Mazda CX-5. The RAV4 was completely redesigned last year 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 2019 Toyota RAV4 has the advantage over the 2019 Mazda CX-5.

A lot more space in the 2019 Toyota RAV4

The 2019 Toyota RAV4 offers one of the largest interiors of any compact SUV. Everything starts in the trunk where you'll get 1,059 litres of standard space in the trunk with all seats in place. If you lower the rear seat, you'll enjoy almost 2,000 litres of space, which is one of the most generous cargo areas in this segment.

The 2019 Mazda CX-5 features an 875-litre trunk with all seats in place and 1,687 litres with the rear seat down. It's not bad, but there’s still about 300 litres of additional trunk space in the RAV4 which is significant.

Under the hood, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 is offered with a 2.5-litre 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 2019 Toyota RAV4 is also more economical than the 2019 Mazda CX-5 and it also offers a hybrid engine that you will not find in the Mazda CX-5. In other words, the RAV4 offers more space, more performance and more economical engines. Come learn more today!