2013 Toyota RAV4 Vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison – dixonarchive.com

Toyota RAV4

Mazda CX-5

Welcome to the new 2013 Toyota RAV4 vs Mazda Cx-5 comparison. The CX-5 has been around for nearly 12 months at the time this was written while the RAV4 is a brand new release. Having checked out both cars recently we like both.

Toyota RAV4 Vs Mazda CX-5 exterior: We like both designs, each though has its less than complementary design touches in our view. The RAV4 looks like a Corolla or Arius which looks like a Hyundai i30 and the CX-5 likewise looks like the ix35. Notice the trend here? Thankfully for the Japanese – Hyundai interiors while nice are quite cheap places to be compared to the latest two.

Toyota RAV4 Vs Mazda CX-5 interior: We like the design of the RAV4 better than the CX-5 immediately. The new RAV4 feels like a Toyota with Lexus style design although the quality of materials are good not quite Lexus which is expected. The CX-5 has a quality interior but initially looks awkard. The quality of materials used in the CX-5 are very good and probably one of the best in the class, even better than the BMW X1 for example.

Toyota RAV4 Vs Mazda CX-5 engine and technology: Lots of changes to the RAV4 mechanical package but nothing leading edge like the CX-5. As always Toyota errs on the reliability side of things before releasing new technology. This includes its minimal tow rating for the diesel – admittedly capable for more weight but lets face it 99% of the time these things are towing above their weight often unbraked which is where the problems lies. We like tech and reliability which Mazda hasn’t quite achieved due to its disappointing sales in many countries.

Toyota RAV4 Vs Honda CRV on road: N/A

In the end the breath of RAV4 range will mean there is a model for everyone and it does look and feel very good likewise the CX-5 range, especially with the new 2.5 litre petrol on sale very shortly. Which one you choose will depend on which sales person is the nicest and there aren’t very many.


Toyota RAV4	Mazda CX-5

Engines
IL4 Cylinder – Petrol – (3ZR-FE) DOHC 16 Valve VVT 2.0 Litre (1987cc) Claimed 107Kw @ 6200RPM Claimed 187Nm @ 3600RPM IL4 Cylinder – Petrol – (2AR-FE) DOHC 16 Valve VVT 2.4 Litre (2494cc) Claimed 132Kw @ 6000RPM Claimed 233Nm @ 4200RPM IL4 Cylinder – Diesel – (2AD-FTV) Turbo-charged – Intercooler Direct Injection – Common Rail 2.2 Litre (2199cc) Claimed 110Kw @ 3600RPM Claimed 340Nm @ 2000RPM	SKYACTIV-G IL4 cylinder Petrol DOHC with VVTi Direct Injection EFI 2.0 Litre (1977cc) Claimed 114kW @ 6000rpm Claimed 200Nm @ 4000rpm SKYACTIV-D IL4 cylinder Diesel 2.2 Litre (2191cc) Turbo-charged – Direct Injection – Common Rail Claimed 129kW @ 4500rpm Claimed 420Nm @ 2000rpm
Weight
Kerb weight FROM 1485Kg Towing capacity up to 1500kg (2.5 Petrol)	Kerb weight FROM 1475 Kg Towing capacity up to 1500kg
Fuel capacity & consumption
Up to 60 litres 3ZR-FE 2.0 Petrol 7.7 litres per 100km 2AR-FE 2.5 Petrol 8.6 litres per 100km 2AD-FTV 2.2 Diesel 5.6 litres per 100km	56 litres – Diesel or Unleaded 91 Octane SKYACTIV-G Petrol 6.4 litres per 100km (Claimed) SKYACTIV-D Diesel 5.7 litres per 100km (Claimed)
Other specifications
6 speed manual or 6 speed Auto CVT Auto Overall height/width 1715/1845 Overall length/wheelbase 4570/2660 4WD system: On demand AWD or 2WD ANCAP Safety: 5/5 Tyre size: 225-55-17	6 Speed Auto or 6 speed manual transmission Overall height/width 1710/1840 Overall length/wheelbase 4540/2700 4WD system: On demand AWD or 2WD ANCAP safety rating 5/5 Tyre size: 225-65-17 or 225-55-19
Capability
Angle of: (degrees) Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx Ground clearance (unloaded) xxxmm Water Fording depth xxmm Max	Angle of: (degrees) Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx Min ground clearance xxx mm Water Fording depth xxx mm
Performance

Pricing
2013 $28,490 – 48,990 AUD *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change!	2012 $27,990 – 46,220 AUD

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