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With so many concurrently available options, the crowded American compact crossover market can be tough to navigate. Luckily, if you’ve narrowed your choices to the 2025 Mazda CX-5 or the 2025 Toyota RAV4, this comparison overview from Cox Mazda can help deliver the final push. So, check out this 2025 MAZDA-CX-5 vs. Toyota RAV4 comparison, and see why you should choose the 2025 Mazda CX-5 as the vehicle you take on your Sarasota adventures in 2025 and beyond.
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For interior specifications, the 2025 Mazda CX-5 edges out the 2025 Toyota RAV4 with an additional 4.7 cubic feet of passenger volume and slightly more generous interior seating dimensions. And though the 2025 RAV4 has more interior cargo volume compared to the Mazda CX-5 (69.8 cubic feet vs. 59.3 cubic feet), the additional towing capacity of the 2025 Mazda CX-5 relative to the Toyota RAV4 does much to bridge this gap.
All gas-powered 2025 RAV4 models run on the same 2.5L 4-cylinder Dynamic Force engine, while all 2025 Mazda CX-5 trims received the SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine. That being said, Mazda offers three different configurations of the SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 engine that provide greater power and capability as you move up the 2025 Mazda CX-5 lineup. Check out the 2025 Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota RAV4 specs below, and see which suits your Tampa driving needs:
2.5L 4-cylinder Dynamic Force engine
Standard engine on: 2025 Toyota RAV4 lineup
SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder
SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder With Cylinder Deactivation and i-Stop
SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder With VVT
While both carmakers recommend unleaded, regular fuel (87-octane) for their respective SUVs, you can expect greater performance gains when using the more expensive premium (93-octane) fuel for the 2025 Mazda CX-5 compared to the Toyota RAV4. Plus, the entire 2025 Mazda CX-5 lineup comes equipped with i-ACTIV AWD®. If you want AWD capabilities in the 2025 RAV4, you’ll need to pay extra, as FWD is the standard configuration. This essentially negates the slight pricing advantage the 2025 RAV4 has over the 2025 Mazda CX-5 at the entry point, since adding AWD to the 2025 RAV4 LE causes it to exceed the price of the entry-level 2025 Mazda CX-5.
If you want to know more about which SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 engine configurations are available on which 2025 Mazda CX-5 trims, reach out to us. One of our representatives would be happy to answer your questions.
We hope you found this 2025 Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota RAV4 comparison useful in choosing your next primary vehicle in Palmetto. Considering the 2025 Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota RAV4 specs breakdown, however, it is clear to us that on performance grounds alone the Mazda CX-5 is the better option. But don’t take our word for it! Visit our dealership in Bradenton to test-drive the Mazda CX-5 for yourself and to see what it has to offer, especially the luxurious interior features that weren’t mentioned here. Take care, and we hope to see you soon.
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