2020 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2020 Toyota RAV4

The 2020 Mazda CX-5 will be outfitted with one of two versions of the same powertrain. The Sport, Touring and Grand Touring models will have a naturally aspirated iteration of the SKYACTIV®-G 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine. It will produce as much as 187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. Buyers looking for more power can choose the Grand Touring Reserve and Signature trim grades which adds a turbocharger to the SKYACTIV®-G engine. These models will make 227 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque when using regular-grade gasoline. However, those numbers can be boosted to 250 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque when premium-grade fuel is in the gas tank. 

Toyota only equips the 2020 RAV4 with a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that will make 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque.  

Both the 2020 Mazda CX-5 and 2020 Toyota RAV4 have two rows of seats that can hold five passengers. The driver and front passenger in either vehicle will have the same amount of legroom, offering up to 41 inches. However, Mazda engineers were able to provide the three passengers in the rear seat with up to 39.6 inches of legroom – depending on the needs of the those in the front seat. The 2020 RAV4 makes only 37.8 inches available to rear passengers. 

In terms of available technology, Mazda and Toyota are very evenly matched. The two automakers make smartphone-compatible infotainment systems available with most of trim grades that will offer access to both Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. People interested the 2020 Mazda CX-5 will need to choose the Touring trims and higher to see this technology. Additionally, both crossover SUVs are widely equipped with advanced safety systems on all trim grades.