Toyota RAV4 XA50 vs Mazda CX-5 KE/KF

Two used rivals sold in Australia, side by side. Everything below comes from each car's guide.

Our verdict

The Toyota RAV4 XA50 is rated a Top pick in our guide, with 13 known problems (6 high-severity, led by Fuel pump recall (in-tank low-pressure pump)).

The Mazda CX-5 KE/KF is rated a Top pick in our guide, with 12 known problems (3 high-severity, led by Oil dilution / rising oil level (DPF regen)).

On our data the Mazda CX-5 KE/KF is the safer used buy, because of the same rating but fewer high-severity problems. Condition and service history still matter more than the badge.

Toyota RAV4 XA50 · 2019-2026 Top pick

Mazda CX-5 KE / KF · 2012-2026 Top pick

Used price (AUD)

$28k-$60k

$12k-$50k

Type

suv-soft
5-door wagon

Drivetrain

Front-wheel drive (2.0 petrol, hybrid 2WD), On-demand AWD (Dynamic Torque Control AWD on 2.0 petrol / petrol AWD), Electric AWD-i (hybrid AWD - separate rear electric motor, no driveshaft)

Front-wheel drive (2.0 petrol, base diesel), On-demand AWD (i-ACTIV, 2.5 petrol and most diesels)

Engines

2.0L M20A-FKS petrol 127kW @ 6600rpm · 203Nm @ 4400-4900rpm 6.0-6.5 L/100km combined (real-world ~7.5-8.5) Tows 1500kg braked Timing chain (no scheduled belt replacement) Service: 15,000km / 12 months

2.5L A25A-FKS petrol (Edge AWD) 152kW @ 6600rpm · 243Nm @ 4000-5000rpm 6.5-7.0 L/100km combined (real-world ~9-10) Tows 1500kg braked Timing chain (no scheduled belt replacement) Service: 15,000km / 12 months

2.5L A25A-FXS hybrid (2WD & AWD-i) 131kW petrol; ~160kW combined (2WD) / ~163kW combined (AWD-i) · 221Nm petrol (plus electric motor torque) 4.7-4.8 L/100km combined (real-world ~5-6) Tows 480kg (2WD) / 1500kg (AWD) braked Timing chain (no scheduled belt replacement) Service: 15,000km / 12 months

2.0L SkyActiv-G petrol 114-121kW @ 6000rpm · 200-210Nm @ 4000rpm 6.9-8.0 L/100km combined (real-world ~8-9) Tows 1500kg braked Timing chain (no scheduled belt replacement) Service: 10,000km / 12 months

2.5L SkyActiv-G petrol 138-140kW @ 6000rpm · 250-252Nm @ 3250-4000rpm 7.4-8.2 L/100km combined (real-world ~9-10) Tows 1800-2000kg braked Timing chain (no scheduled belt replacement) Service: 10,000km / 12 months

2.2L SkyActiv-D twin-turbo diesel 110kW (early FWD) / 129kW (KE AWD) / 140-147kW (KF) · 380-420Nm (KE) / 450Nm (KF) 5.5-6.0 L/100km combined (real-world ~6.5-8) Tows 1800-2000kg braked Timing chain (no scheduled belt replacement) Service: 10,000km / 12 months

Known problems

13 known · 6 high

12 known · 3 high

Top issues

highFuel pump recall (in-tank low-pressure pump)

highBrake booster pump / VSC fault (recall)

highLow-pressure fuel pump failure (recall)

highOil dilution / rising oil level (DPF regen)

highIntake / swirl (shutter) valve and EGR carbon coking

highTurbo wastegate / VGT and exhaust pressure sensor faults

Made

Japan

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