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Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4 Comparison
Mazda CX-5
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Toyota RAV4
2024 Mazda
CX-5
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2024 Toyota
RAV4
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Based on the Toyota RAV4 EDGE (AWD) HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
55L
264 to 385 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$36,590 - $55,000
$39,760 - $58,360
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks, plush cabin
- Torquey turbo petrol
- Keen driving dynamics
Misses
- G35 Turbo is too thirsty
- On the smaller side of the class
- Feeling a little dated in 2024
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still the efficiency leader
- Still the people's choice
- Tech updates are welcome
Misses
- Far more expensive than it once was
- Doesn't go as hard as 163kW might suggest
- Lacks the premium feel of some rivals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$795)
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Colours Available
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
The Toyota RAV4 is available in nine different colours, however not all are available across all variants. The following are available on the Cruiser and GXL:
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush (red)
- Eclipse Black
- Mineral Blue
- Saturn Blue
The GX misses out on Crystal Pearl. The XSE missed out on Crystal Pearl, Atomic Rush, Eclipse lack and Saturn Blue.
The top-spec Toyota RAV4 Edge misses out on the two white colours and Saturn Blue but it does get its own unique Jungle Khaki colour.
Premium paint is a $675 option.
A full list of colours for the 2022 range has yet to be announced.
Comparison
Reviews
7.7
2024 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera review
The CX-5 remains an old faithful for Aussie buyers, and the G35 Akera is a punchy and luxurious flagship – if a little dated and thirsty now.
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James Wong
8.3
2024 Toyota RAV4 Edge Hybrid review
The flagship RAV4 Hybrid looks tough and drives well. While it's still a segment benchmark, there's increasingly tough competition awheel.
James Wong
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 2488 | 1987 - 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 170kW | 127kW - 152kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 5700 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 420Nm | 203Nm - 243Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 3600 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 13 | 13 - 14 | |
