RAV4 vs Mazda CX-5
2023 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2023 Mazda CX-5
With striking style to complement their dynamic performance and innovative technologies to keep you engaged, the 2023 Toyota RAV4 and 2023 Mazda CX-5 are thoughtfully crafted to bring excitement to every journey. Which compact SUV has the features that suit your active lifestyle? Our team at Continental Toyota in Hodgkins, IL, has put together the similarities and differences in this 2023 Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda CX-5 comparison. You can also learn more about features and options with our in-depth RAV4 review and our RAV4 trims guide.
The 2023 Toyota RAV4 starts at $27,975 MSRP, and the 2023 Mazda CX-5 starts at $26,700 MSRP.
See the 2023 Toyota RAV4 for yourself — search our new inventory to find a model that you love, then schedule a test drive to take it for a spin. If you have any questions, let us help you! You can contact our team online or by calling us at (708) 716-4497.
2023 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2023 Mazda CX-5 Design
Elegant exterior details and bold body lines give the 2023 Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 head-turning styles. Both models are standard with LED projector headlights with auto high beams, power-adjustable outside mirrors, and 17-inch wheels — steel on the RAV4 and aluminum alloy on the CX-5. Premium trims for each SUV include 19-inch alloy wheels, but select RAV4 trims receive 18-inch alloy wheels.
Other available features include:
- LED daytime running lights: standard on RAV4, available on select CX-5 trims
- Privacy rear glass: standard on RAV4, available on select CX-5 trims
- Power moonroof: reserved for premium trims on both models
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers: optional on the RAV4, standard on the CX-5
- LED fog lights: available on select RAV4 trims, unavailable on the CX-5
- Hands-free power liftgate: optional on the RAV4, unavailable on the CX-5
2023 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2023 Mazda CX-5 Interior
Wherever your adventures take you, arrive relaxed inside the comfortable, tech-packed cabins of the 2023 Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5. Fabric seats are standard in each SUV and on premium trims, you’ll find SofTex® in the RAV4 trims and leather on the CX-5. Deluxe features such as heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel are also available for each model.
Digital displays in each SUV make it easy to view important vehicle information and your favorite entertainment. The RAV4 offers 7- or 12.3-inch multi-information displays and 8- or 10.5-inch multimedia displays. A 10.25-inch multimedia display is standard on the CX-5, but you’ll receive a 4.6- or 7-inch multi-information display. Enjoy music through six or 11 speakers in the RAV4 and four, six, or ten speakers in the CX-5. Smartphone connectivity is standard through Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and Bluetooth®.
Other available features include:
- Rear seats: 60/40 split on the RAV4, 40/20/40 split on the CX-5
- LED interior lighting: standard on the RAV4, available on select CX-5 trims
- Height-adjustable cargo deck: standard on the RAV4, unavailable on the CX-5
- Soft-touch interior trim: available on select RAV4 trims, unavailable on the CX-5
- Digital rear view mirror: optional on the RAV4, unavailable on the CX-5
Shared available features include:
- Eight-way power driver’s seat
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror with HomeLink®
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
2023 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2023 Mazda CX-5 Specs
Energetic four-cylinder engines sit under the hoods of the 2023 Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 and deliver practical power and fuel economy. The RAV4 offers a gas-only or hybrid powertrain — or a plug-in hybrid with the RAV4 Prime model — while the CX-5 can be equipped with one of two gas-only engines. All-wheel drive (AWD) is standard on the RAV4 Hybrid and all CX-5 models, however, front-wheel drive (FWD) is offered on the RAV4 gas-only models. Compare engine specifications in the following table.
| Model | 2023 Toyota RAV4 | 2023 Mazda CX-5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid | SKYACTIV®-G 2.5L 4-cylinder | SKYACTIV®-G 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 203 HP | 219 net HP | 187 HP | 227 HP* |
| Torque | 184 lb.-ft. | 163 lb.-ft. | 186 lb.-ft. | 310 lb.-ft.* |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD | AWD | i-ACTIV AWD® | i-ACTIV AWD® |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | eCVT | CVT | |
| MPG (city/hwy) | 27/35 | 41/38 | 24/30 | 22/27 |
*Achieved with 87-octane unleaded fuel.
2023 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2023 Mazda CX-5 Safety Features
Peace of mind is along for every journey in the 2023 Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5. Both models are standardly equipped with intuitive safety and driver assistance systems such as a rear view monitor and a blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert. Additional safety features on the RAV4 include:
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5
- Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection
- Full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control
- Lane departure alert with steering assist
- Lane tracing assist
- Road sign assist
- Backup camera with dynamic gridlines
- Blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert
- Trailer sway control
- Anti-theft system
- Front and rear parking assist
- LATCH system
- Panoramic view monitor
2023 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2023 Mazda CX-5 Trims
With a multitude of trims to choose from, the 2023 Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 are sure to offer the amenities and performance you seek for your next SUV.
2023 Toyota RAV4
LE
Hybrid LE
XLE
Hybrid XLE
XLE Premium
Adventure
TRD Off-Road
Hybrid SE
Hybrid XLE Premium
Hybrid XSE
Limited
Hybrid Limited
Hybrid Woodland Edition
2023 Mazda CX-5
2.5 S
2.5 S Select
2.5 S Preferred
2.5 S Carbon Edition
2.5 S Premium
2.5 S Premium Plus
2.5 Turbo
2.5 Turbo Signature
2023 Toyota RAV4 for Sale
Ready to experience the 2023 Toyota RAV4? Browse the new inventory at Continental Toyota to see available RAV4 SUVs for sale near Hodgkins, IL. Select your preferred RAV4, then schedule a test drive to see it in person. If you have any questions, our team is happy to assist when you contact us online or by phone at (708) 716-4497.
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