2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid vs. 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

2025 Mazda
CX-50 Hybrid

MSRP*: $33,970 to $40,050
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime

2024 Toyota
RAV4 Prime

MSRP*: $43,690 to $47,560
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MPG - City 39 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 37 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 89.2 ft3 63.1 - 63.2 ft3
Engine
  • 219-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 302-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 219 hp 302 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 2,500 lbs
Exterior Length 186.1 in 180.9 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 73.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.8 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 36.7 - 37.8 in
Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota RAV4 Prime than in the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid and the Toyota RAV4 Prime.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota RAV4 Prime.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is much wider than the Toyota RAV4 Prime, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, which is slightly longer than the Toyota RAV4 Prime.

Handling
The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid has the same turning radius as the Toyota RAV4 Prime, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota RAV4 Prime is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota RAV4 Prime.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid and the Toyota RAV4 Prime are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid and the Toyota RAV4 Prime. With the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Toyota RAV4 Prime.