See How the Mazda CX-5 Compares to the Toyota RAV4

For an SUV to survive carpooling and storing all your cargo, reliability must be at the forefront. Aside from reliability, safety, space, and durability are all key factors in a vehicle search. While many crossover vehicles are able to check all the boxes off your car shopping list, none can keep up like the new Mazda CX-5 and the Toyota RAV4. While both are top contenders, drivers around Jacksonville can only take one home.

Here at Mazda of Orange Park, we know you have to choose the SUV that can keep up with your busy lifestyle. We know the Mazda CX-5 has what it takes to exceed your expectations, but we understand you need reassurance before you drive away. That's why we have conducted some product research on our end. We've compared trim levels, features, and space to clarify some of the main reasons why you'll prefer the Mazda CX-5 over the Toyota RAV4.

The Mazda CX-5 vs. the Toyota RAV4: A Head-to-Head Battle

Under the hood of the Mazda CX-5, you will find a SKYACTIV®-G1 2.5L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with Cylinder Deactivation that produces 187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. When compared to the Toyota RAV4's 2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with Dual VVT-I engine, the CX-5 produces 11 more horsepower and 14 pound-feet more torque.

Wheels are an important aspect of a vehicle because it's the only part of your crossover SUV that touches the road. If you are searching for an overall better ride and handling experience, the CX-5 Touring and Grand Touring trim levels come standard with 19-inch wheels. If you choose the RAV4, the largest wheels are only 18-inches.

In addition to the wheel size, the Mazda CX-5 features a wheelbase (106.2 inches) that is 1.5 inches longer than what you'll find on the RAV4 (104.7 inches).

Whether you need to tow a small boat to the beach near Saint Augustine or need to pack up a small trailer, the Mazda CX-5 does so with ease and confidence. The CX-5 can tow up to 2,000 when equipped properly, while the RAV4 can only tow up to 1,500 pounds.

In order to help Middleburg drivers see far distances while navigating curves, the CX-5 Grand Touring has standard adaptive headlights. These headlights were designed to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. This is a feature you won't find with any RAV4 trim levels.

The Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4 both have you and your family in mind when it comes to your safety and protection. Both crossovers are equipped with plenty of safety features including wheel antilock brakes, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, rearview cameras, available all-wheel drive and lane departure warning systems.

Purchase or Lease a Mazda CX-5 from the Professionals at Mazda of Orange Park Today

Now that you know some of the features that set the Mazda CX-5 apart from the Toyota RAV4, it's time to make your way down to our Orange Park Mazda dealership for a test drive. We proudly serve the Jacksonville and Gainesville communities and look forward to meeting our neighbors. If you have any additional questions about our CX-5 lineup, please contact us online, give us a call, or stop by our showroom at your earliest convenience. As always, we look forward to seeing you soon!