Mazda CX-50 vs Toyota RAV4 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,895

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

CX-50 Hybrid Preferred AWD vs RAV4 LE FWD
Measure	CX-50	RAV4	Winner
MSRP + destination	$36,245	$33,350	RAV4
Horsepower	176 hp	183 hp to 226 hp	N/A
Torque	163 lb-ft	163 lb-ft	About the same
MPG combined	38 mpg	43 mpg	RAV4
Cargo, max	56.3 cu ft	70.4 cu ft	RAV4
Cargo, seats up	31.4 cu ft	37.8 cu ft	RAV4
Rear legroom	39.8 in	37.8 in	CX-50
Front legroom	41.7 in	41.0 in	CX-50
Length	186.1 in	181.0 in	Not scored
Width	75.6 in	72.8 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,008 lb	3,640 lb to 3,885 lb	N/A
Towing	1,500 lb	1,750 lb	RAV4
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	7.8 in	8.1 in	About the same
0-60 mph	8.7 s tested	N/A	N/A
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
CX-50 Hybrid Preferred AWD $34,750	RAV4 SE FWD $34,700	$50
RAV4 LE FWD $31,900	CX-50 2.5 S Preferred AWD $32,400	$500

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

RAV4 costs $3,600 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: RAV4 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.