It’s very easy to find a perfect compact SUV for you and your family in today’s market. There are so many options available including the redesigned 2019 Toyota RAV4 and the 2019 Mazda CX-5 and we’ll let you in on a secret: They are all great. The segment is one of the most important and popular in Canada and therefore, automakers put their best product forward. That means that you, the client, will benefit from this pursuit of excellence.
That said, the Toyota RAV4 and the Mazda CX-5 are great for different reasons. The Mazda CX-5 is a bit sharper on the road and a bit sportier, but the RAV4 is considered by the experts as the most comfortable option, the most spacious, and the safest. Let’s take a closer look at both vehicles.
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 is the most spacious option
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 offers over 1,000 liters of cargo capacity while the Mazda CX-5 offers just 875 liters. That doesn’t seem like a huge difference, but it is actually quite significant given that the RAV4 is one of the most spacious models in its segment while the CX-5 is one of the smallest compact SUVs. If space is an important consideration for you, then the 2019 Toyota RAV4 is certainly the better option. It is also one of the most versatile SUVs in terms of interior space for passengers.
Versatility isn’t the only element that makes the 2019 Toyota RAV4 stand out compared to the Mazda CX-5. Indeed, the Toyota is also the most powerful option with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Compared to the Mazda CX-5 which offers 187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque, the RAV4 is quicker off the line and quicker to pass on the highway. On the other hand, it has the advantage of being more efficient with an average fuel consumption rating of 8.3 liters per 100 kilometers compared to 8.7 liters per 100 kilometers in the city.
To learn more about the 2019 Toyota RAV4 and how it stacks up to its competition, contact us today at Erin Park Toyota.
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