#ToyotaRAV4
#MazdaCX-50
#CoupleCarComparison
This is a couple car comparison of the all-new Mazda CX-50 VS the updated Toyota RAV4 compact SUVs. The Mazda CX-50 has two powertrain options including a turbo and the Toyota RAV4 three, gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid. In our comparison, we’ll be focusing on the base gas engine as Mazda doesn’t have an electrified option yet and the RAV4 doesn’t have a turbo. A CX-50 hybrid is on the way and should be available next year.

Both have a 2.5L 4-cylinder, the CX-50 is matched to a 6-speed automatic transmission with 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque, the RAV4 an 8-speed automatic with 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. The Toyota has both FWD and AWD options, the Mazda standard AWD.

The CX-50 is 4” longer than the RAV4 and offers about half an inch more front legroom and 2” more second row space. The Toyota comes out on top for cargo space, behind the second row it has an extra 6 cubic feet or 176 litres and overall cargo space an extra 13.5 cubic feet or 382 litres.

The RAV4 and CX-50 have similar available features. For technology, the CX-50 has a standard 10.25” display with Mazda connect. In the US, it’s an 8.8” screen but the larger version is available one up from the base model. The RAV4 comes standard with a 7” touchscreen, available 8” and 9”. The Mazda gets wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, the Toyota wired. The RAV4 has either cloth or SofTex upholstery, the Mazda cloth, leatherette or leather. Other available features depending on trim level on both vehicles include, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, power driver and passenger seats, a power liftgate, wireless charger, 360-view monitor and front and rear parking sensors.

In Canada, the RAV4 has a moonroof but a panoramic sunroof is available in the US. The CX-50 has a standard panoramic sunroof in Canada, it is available in the US starting on the Preferred Plus trim. For sound systems, the Mazda has an available Bose system and the Toyota a JBL audio system.

The CX-50 starts at $37,900 CAD/$26,800 USD. The Preferred Plus trim for $31,940 USD is more equivalent to the base model in Canada.



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