The 2025 Toyota RAV4 wins on efficiency: 30 vs 25 MPG combined in the tested configurations. The EPA estimates the 2025 Toyota RAV4 costs about $450 less per year to fuel. Both earn the same NHTSA overall safety rating (5 of 5 stars).
| 2025 Toyota RAV4 | 2025 Mazda CX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Engine | 4-cyl 2.5L SIDI & PFI | 4-cyl 2.5L SIDI |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline |
| City MPG | 27 | 23 |
| Highway MPG | 35 | 29 |
| Combined MPG | 30 | 25 |
| EPA est. annual fuel cost | $2,150 | $2,600 |
| NHTSA overall safety | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| NHTSA front crash | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| NHTSA side crash | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| NHTSA rollover | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tested configuration | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI |
Data: official EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA crash-test ratings, pulled September 2026 for the configurations shown. Different trims, drivetrains and model years will change these numbers.