2021 Toyota RAV4 vs 2021 Mazda CX-5

Although the Toyota RAV4 is one of the oldest names in crossovers, the Mazda CX-5 is a competitor with a lot to offer. Leaving aside brand-specific preferences, these are two well-matched crossovers and a driver would be glad to own either one. But, we at Colonial Toyota in Milford, Connecticut think a few factors put the Toyota RAV4 higher on the pedestal.

While the 2021 Mazda CX-5 certainly has a lot of graceful personality because of its sleek, unique design, the Toyota RAV4 has plenty of more subtle advantages on its side. The two-tone color options on the RAV4 allow owners to express themselves far more openly, and the fascia of the Toyota option conveys a more adventurous sense of capability. Still, the looks of these two crossovers mean nothing compared to numbers and facts. The chart below pits both models against each other head-to-head. Similar trims are being compared.