2021 Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4 Comparison

2021 Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4 Comparison

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2021 Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4 Comparison

The all-new 2021 Mazda CX-5 is a turbocharged, fuel-efficient crossover SUV with optional i-Activ AWD for impressive power and handling. Compared to the 2021 Toyota RAV4, another crossover SUV with a 4-cylinder engine and a decent interior, the new Mazda CX-5 has a more powerful performance and has been redesigned to make a difference, enveloping passengers in comfort and sophistication through heated front and rear seats and natural materials like Caturra Brown Nappa leather and genuine layered wood trim.

The Toyota RAV4 offers stylish 19-inch multi-spoke super-chrome-finished alloy wheels and performance specs like an available All-Wheel Drive Integrated Management system with a Multi-Information Display monitor and Multi-Terrain Select. But with the SKYACTIV-Vehicle Dynamics with G-Vectoring Control Plus, Mazda Connect with 10.25-inch center display and exclusive Polymetal Gray Metallic paint color, Mazda drivers near Orlando, FL, will find the 2021 Mazda CX-5 is the better choice in every way. Take the new 2021 Mazda CX-5 for a test drive when you visit Headquarter Mazda of Clermont, FL, today.

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Performance
2021 Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4 Performance

The all-new 2021 Mazda CX-5 is a turbocharged, fuel-efficient crossover SUV from the Mazda lineup. Its competitor, the Toyota RAV4 comes equipped with a 2.5L dynamic Force 4-cylinder DOHC engine and offers available Dynamic Torque Vectoring All-Wheel Drive, but the Mazda CX-5 offers an impressive 2.5L Turbo engine that produces up to 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque. Though, the Toyota RAV4 is capable of towing 3,500 lbs with Adventure and TRD Off-Road trims compared to the Mazda’s average 2,000-lb tow rating.

Mazda drivers and shoppers near Orlando, FL, can opt for the i-Activ AWD system that includes Off-Road Traction Assist for better handling and a much smoother drive. With the SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift and Sport mode, plus a fuel economy rating of an EPA-estimated 25 city and 31 highway mpg, the new 2021 Mazda CX-5 makes driving feel effortless.
- 2.5L Turbo engine
- 250 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque
- Optional i-ACTIV AWD with Off-Road Traction Assist
- Advanced Direct Injection
- SKYACTIV-Vehicle Dynamics with G-Vectoring Control Plus
- EPA-estimated 25 city and 31 highway mpg with FWD
- SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift and Sport mode
- Towing capacity of 2,000 lbs
- Towing capacity of up to 3,500 lbs with Adventure and TRD Off-Road
- EPA-estimated 28 city and 35 highway mpg
- Multi-Terrain Select with MUD & SAND, ROCK & DIRT, SNOW and NORMAL
- 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence
- Stop and Start Engine System
- 2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinder DOHC engine
- Dynamic Torque Vectoring All-Wheel Drive with Rear Driveline Disconnect
- Hill Start Assist Control
Exterior
2021 Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4 Exterior

The all-new 2021 Mazda CX-5 has a much more modern and refined exterior design when compared to the new Toyota RAV4. The Toyota RAV4 offers customers the choice between 17-, 18- or 19-inch wheels as well as essential lighting features like LED Daytime Running Lights and Multi-LED headlights with Automatic High Beams and auto on/off.

Mazda drivers and shoppers near Orlando, FL, will be able to choose from several stunning exterior paint colors with the Mazda CX-5, including Jet Black Mica, Soul Red Crystal Metallic, Snowflake White Pearl Mica, Eternal Blue Mica, Sonic Silver Metallic, Deep Crystal Blue Mica, Machine Gray Metallic and the exclusive Polymetal Gray Metallic on Carbon Edition and Carbon Edition Turbo. The 2021 Mazda CX-5 also offers 16-inch alloy wheels, Daytime Running Lights, automatic rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers and a Rear Power Liftgate with programmable height adjustment for more ease on the road.
- Rear Power Liftgate with programmable height adjustment
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Exclusive Polymetal Gray Metallic paint
- LED headlights
- Auto on/off headlights
- High Beam Control
- Daytime Running Lights
- Automatic rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
- Body-colored power side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
- 17-, 18- or 19-inch wheels
- Multi-LED headlights with black bezels, Automatic High Beams, auto on/off
- Integrated fog lights
- LED taillights
- Black hexagon-patterned bar front grille
- Heated power outside mirrors w/turn signal, blind spot warning indicators
- Power tilt/slide moonroof with one-touch open/close
- Low-profile black roof rails
- Height-adjustable power liftgate
Technology Features
2021 Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4 Technology Features

The all-new 2021 Mazda CX-5 is one of the most advanced crossover SUVs, designed and upgraded to cater directly to the modern Mazda family. Mazda drivers and shoppers near Orlando, FL, will be able to utilize smart Mazda-exclusive technologies with the new Mazda CX-5, including the Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry System and Mazda Connect with the 10.25-inch center display.

While the 2021 Toyota RAV4 joins the competition for its digital rearview mirrors, Qi-compatible wireless charging pad and Premium Audio System with Dynamic Navigation, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 isn’t afraid to push boundaries with in-car Wi-Fi capabilities and Mazda connected services—including the ability to remotely start the engine, check vehicle status reports and more through the MyMazda App as well as utilize automatic 911 dialing and roadside assistance.
- MyMazda App
- Roadside assistance and automatic 911
- Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry System
- In-car Wi-Fi capabilities
- Mazda Connect with 10.25-inch center display
- Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration
- Bose® 10-speaker audio sound system
- Digital rearview mirror
- Five USB ports and Qi-compatible wireless charging pad
- Smart Key System with Push Button Start
- 7-inch Multi-Information Display
- Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility
- Premium Audio system with Dynamic Navigation
- Toyota Remote Connect
Safety Features
2021 Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4 Safety Features

The all-new 2021 Mazda CX-5 makes safety a top priority for the modern Mazda family. As a family-centric crossover SUV, the new Mazda CX-5 received a 2021 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award for placing safety and security over everything. Mazda drivers near Orlando, FL, can utilize features like Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Smart City Brake Support with Day and Night-time Pedestrian Detection and Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go via the i-Activsense safety technology suite.

The Toyota RAV4 offers Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 which includes similar technologies, such as Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection and Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist. Still, Blind Spot Monitoring in the Mazda SUV helps detect objects in your blind spots and alerts you with a chime and warning light in the side mirrors and in the available Active Driving Display. Intelligent technologies like these were designed to help protect drivers, passengers and pedestrians in the event of an accident and ultimately help them avoid collision altogether when driving the 2021 Mazda CX-5.
- 360-degree View Monitor with Parking Sensors
- Smart City Brake Support with Day and Night-time Pedestrian Detection
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- i-Activsense safety technology suite
- Lane Departure Warning System with Lane-Keep Assist
- Hill Launch Assist
- Dynamic Stability Control with Traction Control System
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
- Automatic High Beams
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Road Sign Assist
- Star Safety System with Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control and more
Interior
2021 Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4 Interior

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 has an interior that breathes comfort and sophistication for the modern Mazda family. Customers will be able to sit back, relax and enjoy interior features like heated front and rear seats, Caturra Brown Nappa leather-trimmed seats and genuine layered wood trim in the new Mazda CX-5.

While the 2021 Toyota RAV4 offers interior features like an intuitive storage tray and passenger shelf and boasts 37.6 cubic feet of trunk space, the Mazda falls just behind with a trunk volume of 30.9 cubic feet but brings in more refined elements to make up for lost space. Mazda drivers and shoppers near Orlando, FL, can utilize the 2021 Mazda CX-5’s dual-zone automatic climate control, a 360-degree View Monitor and a power sliding-glass moonroof for more fresh air and sunlight—or even opt for Red leather seats in the Carbon Edition for an even more unique experience.
- Caturra Brown Nappa leather-trimmed seats
- Genuine layered wood trim
- Heated front and rear seats
- Cargo volume of 30.9 cubic feet in trunk; 59.6 cubic feet with seat area
- 6-way power-adjusted driver’s seat
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Available Red leather seats in Carbon Edition
- 360-degree View Monitor with parking sensors
- Power sliding-glass moonroof with tilt feature
- Intuitive storage tray and passenger shelf
- Dual-zone climate control with rear vents
- Interior ambient lighting
- Ventilated and heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Cargo volume of 69.8 cubic feet with seat area; 37.6 cubic feet in trunk
- Panoramic glass roof
- SofTex®-trimmed seating
- 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory function

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2021 Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4 Comparison

2021 Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4 Comparison