REAL KING?? -- 2021 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2021 Mazda CX-5: Comparison

The BEST two compact SUVs go head-to-head: the 2021 Mazda CX-5 vs the 2021 Toyota RAV4! The RAV4 is the sales king, but the Mazda CX-5 boasts tons of luxury and style for the same price point... so which will come out on top?? Go ahead: CLICK to find out :) Also, be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this review -- it helps us more than you can imagine!

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[jcakes]

This Mazda saved our live in a really bad accident, it’s so reliable and the 2020 and 2021’s air bag and safety features is amazing. When we had an accident Mazda’s huge air bag wrap around inside the car and if the glass get destroyed they made sure it’s not going inside. Really safe and reliable

[jordie]

Mazda CX5 is for the people who love European styling without the pricing. Such a good looking vehicle.

[janyarra]

I love the way you compare the cars with split screen showing item by item.

[MinhPham]

The RAV4 is no doubt a great buy, but for me, I'll take the CX-5 any day of the week. I really dig the elegant design of Mazda's current models, very appealing!

[agracianoorduno]

Being a Mazda owner myself I really enjoy driving the CX5. Love all the features in it specially when driving in sport mode. I really recommend a Mazda if you haven’t yet driven one.

[Retired-jrqs]

I love my 2020 CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve.

[PLRNZOO]

Just bought the 2021 GT Reserve that comes with the turbo engine, silly high torque, and AWD. This thing is fun to drive—to the point where I prefer taking curvier back roads at every opportunity. The chassis is very balanced and I was initially surprised at how well it cornered for its size. It's fast off the line and on the highway, I feel like power is always there and easily accessible. The interior makes me want to stay in the car longer, honestly. It has a more lux fit and finish than all the other compact SUVs I've recently test driven. There's also a good grouping of niceties offered in this trim level that reinforce the lux feel. Exterior design considerations are beautiful (IMO) and the paint is exquisite (machine gray metallic). It apparently has the highest marks in its class in safety and reliability which offers some peace of mind. For me, the only drawbacks were 2nd row legroom and lack of included service and maintenance perks.

The RAV-4 along with the CRV, Tiguan, and Forester were all under consideration. The CX-5 was the only one that I felt I wouldn't regret dropping ~37k on, based on what I wanted in my next vehicle.

[jonwoodworker]

My money went to the CX5 Signature. After 1 year it has been perfect. So funny..I was comming out of the grocery store and a new rav4 was parked next to me and the gentleman said, is that a new CX5? Then he said...my damn wife made me pick this thing.

[LTZ_Z]

We just bought the CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve and absolutely love it. These vehicles are WAY underrated.

[onlyhuman]

I love my 2021 CX-5 Carbon Edition w/turbo and AWD. The main reasons I chose it, is because it has NO iStop (i.e. Engine Stop/Start technology), NO CVT/IVT transmission ( it comes w/ a 6 sp. automatic transmission), and has no Cylinder Deactivation because it's a turbo engine. Out the door, it cost me $34, 500. That's including the taxes and cost of the license plates.

It has plenty of power (228-250 h.p.), and comfort for me and my wife. My 3 teenage granddaughters sit comfortably in the backseat. My sister-in-law sat in the back seat this past week, and said, she didn't feel the bumps from the road in front of her house. On my CX-5, the projected MPG is only 23 city/27 highway, but I'm completely happy about it because it doesn't have iStop, CVT, or Cylinder Deactivation... all destructive technologies, imho.

BTW... Consumer Reports projected Mazda as the most reliable vehicle on the road in 2020, knocking Toyota from the #1 spot.

[EvendimataE]

THE CX5 HAS THE EXPENSIVE APPEAL OF HAS TRANSFORMER APPEAL

[healthballnut]

Toyota makes great vehicles and I have owned several. I think Mazdas are more fun to drive and my 2020 CX5 Signature is my all time favorite vehicle. With regular 87 octane, it still puts out 310 ft pounds of torque and it is so impressive to drive. It puts a smile on my face every time I use a merge lane, so quick to get up to speed. I had a 2015 Mazda 3 GT which was a great little car, I agree with the commentators remarks that the CX 5 handles as well as many sedans because I feel my CX5 handles as well as my 2015 Mazda 3. I had a 2012 Honda CRV Touring, loved the features of an SUV, but the CRV I owned had terrible handling characteristics. With my CX5, I have both, SUV features and fun handling.

[ericclaeyborn]

BTW... using premium fuel in the turbo Mazda is an option, if you want 250 h.p. If you don't mind the 227 h.p, it's perfectly fine to use regular fuel.

[spol]

I drive 2017 Murano and my wife drives 2019 CX5. I'm over 6 ft but CX5 is big enough. I also do my feel it being underpowered with base engine. All of the safety sensors are not over reactive. The only thing I like better in Murano is the comfy seats....so we take Murano for longer trips...but my wife loves her Mazda...and that's what counts...

[showingYOUtheworld]

Probably THE best vs. in YouTube between those models.
Very nice and helpful review 👍

[brenrenn]

Just bought a 2021 CX -5, traded my 2017 Subaru outback, which incidentally I really enjoyed also. I must admit though the CX -5 is an incredible sub compact SUV, it rides like a little sports car, it gives you SUV utility. Mazda really dots the eyes and crosses the t, s on this one. It’s a wonderful vehicle, I just love it so far.

[dianas]

Thank you for the video and all the comments. I currently drive a ‘99 Tahoe. These 2 vehicles are on my short list. Great to see the side by side comparison. The Tahoe has such a comfortable ride and it is mechanically sound with only 145k miles but just want something smaller vehicle since most of the time it’s just my husband and I. Many vehicles I had considered were immediately eliminated because the seats were not built to be comfortable on a long trip and many sounded very “tinny” when the doors were closed. I know I can’t expect the Tahoe’s level of comfort in a smaller SUV but seems both these vehicles would be a nice replacement. Thanks again!

[christianpetersen]

Thank you for illustrating the colmparisons so well.
I have to declare that I’m a Toyota fanboy as I really appreciate Toyota’s honest reputation for long term reliablity but conservative comfort. Also I haven’t driven either of these. From learning from the video alone, the Mazda seems to be more expensive to run but more fun and quieter to drive. Depending upon whether it is to be used more on long distance driving the quieter ride may be more heavily weighted in its favour. Also note that any sound measurement in decibels isn’t a linear i.e. the Toyota’s extra noise level is louder than the extra decibels might have you believe. I’m not sure how many owners keep their vehicles long term anymore but I’d like to bet that the natually aspired Toyota engine would outlast the turbo charged Mazda’s. If I was buying to keep the vehicle for say, 12 years or high mileage, (400, 000 miles) or rough terrain I’d choose the Toyota. However if money, boot space or rough terrain isn’t a prime consideration I would buy the Maxda simply for the enjoyment of driving.

[Vigredvest]

I love these vs videos! Thanks for the great content and great reviews!

[billman]

My wife just got a 2021 Grand Touring and we love it. Didn't get the turbo but it still has plenty of power. They summed it up perfectly when they said if you value driving dynamics get the Mazda, if you just want more space get the Toyota. Nothing wrong with the RAV4 but there's nothing memorable about it either.