2024 Toyota RAV4 VS Honda CR-V VS Mazda CX-5 Comparison Review || Which Is Best?

2024 Toyota RAV4 VS 2024 Honda CR-V VS 2024 Mazda CX-5 Comparison Review. We review and test drive the 2024 Toyota RAV4, 2024 Mazda CX-5 and 2024 Honda CR-V to find out which is the best reliable SUV to buy. We also cover the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid and compare them to the gas models. If you are buying a 2024 Toyota RAV4 or 2024 Honda CR-V or 2024 Mazda CX-5, make sure to watch this review.

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[VNMOUS]

Honda CR-V for spaciousness
Toyota RAV4 for fuel economy
Mazda CX-5 for driving fun
And all of them are good, reliable vehicles that can't go wrong

[GaryTaro]

I was struggling to buy between CX5 and CR-V in 2022, once I test drive the CX5, I have no doubt and still enjoy driving my CX5 today! (Toyota never on my list, sorry)

[ChadHargis]

I just shopped all these options and ended up with the CX-5. What most reviews don't show you is the price comparison for comparably equipped vehicles. If you get a RAV4 or a CR-4 with AWD, the Bose or JBL stereo, heated seats, leather interior, sunroof, premium wheels, any interior other than black, and a power RAV4 and CR-V will run about $4000 to $5000 more than a CX-5 Carbon Edition or Premium. That's not a small amount of change. And if you want the hybrid powertrain, add on even more money.

Reviews often say the CX-5 has the "least space". How much space do you need? What are you carrying? The CX-5 is more than adequate. The 2.5L naturally aspirated engine has adequate power and in mixed driving I am regularly seeing 26mpg....that includes commuting in stop and go traffic. If you have a lead foot, your results may vary. I saw no need for the turbo. My only complaint about the CX-5 is the seat bottoms are a little short for my 6'5" 240lbs body...but I don't expect auto manufacturers to make vehicles to fit sasquatches like me. The seats are comfortable and I enjoy the lumbar support. I love the deep red interior color too. Very classy looking. We traded a Lexus NX 300 for our CX-5 and I don't consider it a trade down. The CX-5 is nicer in many respects.

And as for the infotainment control knob...it's really easy to use and I got used to it very quickly...much better than the awful Lexus touch pad. And for 2024, the CX-5 has a touch screen. Sadly it only works in Apple CarPlay or Android Auto...and if you want to use it while moving, you need to enable it in the settings. But it does indeed have a touch screen.

[apexxx]

Love the support here for the CX-5. It's good that more people are realizing that higher selling vehicles don't necessarily equate to better cars!

[Rockinbiker]

Just bought a '24 Mazda CX5 Carbon. I'll take the real automatic over a possible problem with a CVT transmission. The overall build quality and the beautiful interior is the best.

[marcc]

Went with the Mazda CX-5.beautiful interior, comfortable, is FUN to drive! Toyota and Honda dealers were not pleasant to work with. Mazda sales process was very smooth

[TalismanPHX]

CX-5 is hands down the best. The interior materials and build quality put it way ahead of the Honda and especially the RAV4

[jawsgreatwhite]

Mazda was the only SUV to pass the new side impact crash test that recently came out.

[jasmineprymak]

In terms of appearance I prefere Mazda CX5. ❤

[Dildo-Shwaggins]

I got myself a Mazda CX-5 AWD Turbo and love it. I wanted a RAV4 at first until I saw the interior. And my mother-in-law got herself a CRV. I wasn’t a fan of the transmission. Felt like a really long first gear. I love the 6-speed in the Mazda

[dueserdo]

My 3rd CX-5. Because of my age, this is my last new car. I chose the Signature which has all the options. Best options are the 360 degree camera and the windshield display. Of course the Turbo adds to the fun of driving.

[francescotenti]

CX5 all the way! After a disastrous ownership of a Honda Odyssey, bought new but turned out to be a huge money pit, I would never even consider buying another of their products, the choice between the Toyota and Mazda is quite clear. The CX5 base model is far better equipped than the RAV-4 at a much lower price, great looks, engine, a rock solid 6 speeds transmission and fun to drive. That was my son's choice and something I agreed 100% with.

[lndzr]

cx5 is the best simple but looks soo good in real life even inside feels premium than crv and rav4

[joenzlb]

Thank you mazda for no turbo and no cvt trans you win my money

[umivgii]

Love my 2024 Honda CRV Touring Hybrid. It's worth the extra money in my eyes.

[benhill]

I have a 2021 RAV4 Limited Hybrid. Keeping very detailed records, I have almost 85, 000 miles and have averaged 43+ mpg overall. I've owned this car longer than any previously in my life and I can't think of any reason to purchase any other. I have been very satisfied with both Honda's and Subaru's that I've owned, but in both cased found the routine maintenance costs to be quite a bit more than Toyota. A fair review. I'll keep my Rav4!

[syednoorahmeddaud]

Mazda is so relaxing to drive my wife like it very much even more then my Avalon 😅

[woohunter]

We had a CRV, RAV4, and a CX9, gotta say, the Mazda seems to be miles ahead of the other 2. The Honda gave us AWD problems, the RAV4 was noisy and the transmission was real clunky, didn’t give the the warm and fuzzies to want to keep it outside of a Warranty, so far the Mazda has been perfect.

[noahtr]

Very good review as usual. Each car has its own pros and cons. Tough choice to make but the nice thing about these 3 is that it won't go wrong with any of them

[sjazzp]

Very complete review. It guides buyers on this segment. I ended a bit confused with the CX5, interior shots with wheel at the left and exterior shots with wheel at the right 😉