A favorite of the adventure seekers, SUVs are selling hot in the market. Car enthusiasts who seek luxury and modern-day features mostly prefer these powerful rides. With a sleek exterior and comfortable interiors, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 winner its fourth consecutive Car and Driver 10Best Award. What we have, on the other hand, for comparison, is the 2021 Toyota RAV4 winner of Editors’ Choice, with features that buyers always look for before buying a car. We will compare these two best-sellers – the 2021 Toyota RAV4 with a huge customer base as it is the fourth best-selling vehicle in the US and the 2021 Mazda CX-5, on the other hand, which is a little more desired one than the rest of Mazda’s lineup.

Difference between Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4 engines

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 is fitted with an upgraded turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 2.5 L capacity, producing 250 horsepower and 320 lb.-ft of torque. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has a DOHC 16-valve inline-4 203 hp with a 184 lb.-ft engine. The powerful engine of the Mazda CX-5 makes it one of the quickest cars despite weighing 3,812 pounds. Mazda’s 2.5 L turbo engine offers a bit less in terms of fuel economy of 22 mpg city, 27 highway, and 24 combined when compared to that of Toyota’s 25-mpg city, 33 highway, and 28 combined.

Price comparison of Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4

The starting range of the Mazda CX-5 is $34,630 (GT Reserve AWD) but the total sums up to a little with an additional fee of $595 of optional equipment and $1,100 for Destination. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is priced at $38,250 (Prime AWD), adding up to $37,347 with optional equipment priced at $4,722 and another $1,175 for the Destination fee.