Head to head
2026 Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Mazda CX-5
Shown: 2026 CX-5 4WD Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, the only 2026 trim.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Toyota RAV4
Shown: 2026 RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, the median MPG trim of 6 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Mazda CX-5 4WD Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 2026 Toyota RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | CX-5 4WD | RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE |
| Trim / config | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Drivetrain | 4-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| MPG Hwy | 30 mpg | 37 mpg |
| MPG City | 24 mpg | 43 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 26 mpg | 41 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Powertrain | Gas | Hybrid |
| Fuel $/yr | $2,300 | $1,450 |
| Eco Score | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| CO₂ | 339 g/mi | 220 g/mi |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Mazda CX-5 and the Toyota RAV4 both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.