2022 Mazda CX-5 vs 2022 Rav4 Comparison

Two Leading Compact SUVs But Which Is Right For You?

The 2022 Mazda CX-5 and the 2022 Toyota RAV4 are the two best-selling compact SUVs. Although both are good options when investing in a vehicle it is smart to do some research and figure out which really is better suited to your particular needs.

Let’s start with comparing the engine options. The Mazda CX-5 presents buyers with two options, a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that produces 187hp and 186lbs of torque and a 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that increases the horsepower to 250 and increases torque to 320lbs. The Toyota RAV4 has three available engines, a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that produces 203 horsepower and 184lbs of torque, the hybrid engine produces a horsepower of 219, and the plug-in hybrid option with the Prime trim produces 208 horsepower.

In the category of safety, both SUVs have been well-engineered to protect the driver and passengers as well as alert the driver of potential hazards. Nevertheless, the 2022 Mazda CX-5 does have an edge over 2022 Toyota RAV4. The RAV4 is an IIHS Safety Pick however the CX-5 has earned the IIHS Top Safty Pick+ rating which holds vehicles to a higher standard and more rigorous testing.

The 2022 Mazda CX-5 has a more luxurious interior design while the RAV4 is more utilitarian. Both interiors are centered around an infotainment touchscreen, have WiFi hotspot capabilities, and are compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 2022 CX-5 has the largest screen of the two vehicles with a standard 10.25-inch touchscreen. The 2022 RAV4 has a standard screen of 7-inches and also 8 and 9-inch versions available. Both SUVs have generous amounts of space for passengers. The 2022 CX-5 has 103.6 cu-ft of passenger space which is more than the 98.9cu-ft of the RAV4. In the trunk or cargo area, the CX-5 has 30.9 cu-ft of cargo space with the rear seat up, when folded flat the available cargo space is 59.6. The RAV4 has 37.6 cu-ft of cargo space and with the seats folded that space grows to 69.8 cu-ft.