Honda CR-V vs. Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota RAV4: 2019 Compact SUV Comparison Test

It's time to revisit our compact-SUV comparison test to see if changes to the 2019 Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 mean they can unseat our current champion, the Honda CR-V. Last year, the Honda CR-V took the crown, but the Toyota RAV4 has been totally redesigned, and the Mazda CX-5 has a new engine and a new luxurious top trim level. We test all three crossovers at the track, drive them in the suburbs, load them full of cargo, and figure out what all the buttons do so that we can pick a winner. Which small SUV is the best? Watch our triple test to find out.
2019 Mazda CX-5 Review
Sharp style and sporting performance remain hallmarks of the 2019 Mazda CX-5, a small crossover SUV designed for those who enjoy a spirited drive. Excellent handling and a high-quality interior also help make it one of our top picks for a small SUV.
For 2019, the CX-5 is available in two new trim levels, Grand Touring Reserve and Signature. Both offer a broader list of premium features and conveniences this year and come with a new turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. This engine, which is lifted from the three-row CX-9, generates up to 250 horsepower and a stout 310 lb-ft of torque. Unfortunately, these upgrades don't fix the CX-5's weakness: limited cabin and cargo space compared to rivals.
Overall, however, the CX-5 is a standout. It provides an excellent balance of sportiness, comfort and practicality, and its upscale interior conveys a sense of richness that you don't find in rivals. It's a smart choice.
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2019 Honda CR-V Review
The 2019 CR-V checks virtually every box on car shoppers' lists in the compact SUV segment. It makes family life easier with a cavernous cargo area, abundant backseat room, easily accessed car seat anchors, and more clever storage solutions than an Ikea. It will also keep you safe. Crash test ratings are flawless, and accident avoidance technologies are standard on all but the base trim. The comfortable ride and efficient and responsive engine wrap up the excellent value proposition.
Quite simply, the CR-V makes a ton of sense. If anything, its greatest flaw might be that it makes too much sense. Some rivals offer more memorable styling and personality, such as the Mazda CX-5 and the new Toyota RAV4. Technophiles may also find Honda's touchscreen to be frustratingly behind the times. Yet those are minor quibbles. In general, joining the CR-V-owning masses would be a pretty good idea.
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2019 Toyota RAV4 Review
Redesigned for 2019, the Toyota RAV4 receives a variety of updates, including a stylish new look, a new engine, and added safety and technology features. No doubt they will contribute to the RAV4's status as the best-selling small crossover SUV on the market. But is it the ideal pick for you?
The 2019 RAV4 gets a 2.5-liter engine that produces 203 horsepower, which is 27 hp more than last year's model. And it's not just more powerful, it's more efficient, returning an EPA-estimated 30 mpg combined (26 city/35 highway). And if you want the ultimate in efficiency, the RAV4 Hybrid returns 40 mpg combined.
The new RAV4 keeps the strengths of the old model ― including an easy-to-use interior, big back seat, comfortable freeway ride ― and adds more off-road capability along with standard tech and safety features. It also gets an added helping of personality.
Even with the new engine, acceleration lags behind competitors. And while the updated infotainment interface is a significant improvement compared to last year, it can be difficult to learn and use. If these are deal-breakers for you, take a look at the impressively well-rounded Honda CR-V or the stylish Mazda CX-5.
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[@johndeere464]

Even in the cheaper versions, Mazda has important safety features like blind spot detection,full led headlights, heads up display, and a infotainment control mouse like Mercedes and BMW have. Once you get used to it , you don’t want to reach all the way to your screen anymore. It’s much saver I think. These safety features to me are far more important then heated seats for instance.

[@markkaupas8921]

You people are being fooled. I went to the Honda dealership and checked out a 2019 CRV that was on the lot and it had 2000 miles on the odometer. First thing I did was pull the motor oil dip stick and took a whiff of the oil on the stick and low and behold gasoline smell. It was very obvious. My wife smelled it and two salesmen smelled it. So that tells me Honda "HAS NOT!" fixed the oil dilution problem with their engines. Good luck on the resale of your Honda CRVs. I personally bought my wife a beautiful red Mazda CX5 non turbo. It is fun to drive has plenty of features along with lane assist which can be set to lightly vibrate the steering wheel or beep or turn it off. Put it in sport mode and it's a blast to drive through short straights and tight bends. Mazda has been and will always be a drivers car. Did I say the red Mazda CX5 is a much better looking SUV.

[@andresbrambila4268]

mark kaupas it looks like a dull version of the crv.. rav 4 looks the best

[@pmpm3918]

I think when reviewing cars they need to look also at the technical aspect like problems, recalls, cost of ownership like maintenance etc... coz the winner here the "CRV" has issues w/ oil dilution, ignore the cargo space, ignore the volume knob if the engine has serious problems.

[@bradstreetmichael]

@@pmpm3918 If you live in the cold weather be warry of the oil dilution problem. In warmer climates, you should be better off.

[@viennaohsnap21]

Agree completely!❤

[@RedLava78]

My family owns a 2017 Honda CR-V (mostly wife drives the kids around in it) and I recently got a 2019 Mazda CX-5 (only I drive it as a commuter car with the option to drive my kids around comfortably once in awhile when needed). Here's my take. CR-V: Pros: 1) Significantly more storage space in the back mostly due to vertical space, enough to add at minimum one more large suitcase vs the CX-5. 2) Surprisingly powerful, it actually accelerates with slightly more power than the CX-5 as far as I can tell. 3) Very slightly (almost insignificant) extra leg room for the back seats. 4) Handling is very tight, doesn't feel like a Toyota. It turns on a dime. CR-V Cons: 1) Louder engine noise as heard from inside the car. 2) Internal and external styling aren't bad but nothing to write home about. 3) The screen controls are based more on touch screen with buttons on the side of the screen, requiring you to reach for the screen if you want to use it beyond what the steering wheel short-cut buttons allow you to do. The overall instrument panel feels cluttered with buttons, half of which I have no idea what they do. CX-5: Pros 1) It's beautiful, both inside and out and I mean beautiful, the interior is gorgeous and feels like a real luxury car. 2) It's very quiet from inside the car as far as engine noise. 3) It has plenty of power, less acceleration in non-"sport" mode than the CR-V but I find it to be more "comfortable" to drive at high speed because the handling while tight, isn't as tight. 4) The "infotainment" controls are easy to use even when driving, you can keep your right hand down by your hip and change things easily on the dashboard level screen with it's circular "joystick" type control and volume adjustment knob without having to take your eyes off the road. CX-5 Cons: 1) Obviously the reduced storage space in the back, it's still not bad but you're basically giving up a large suitcase or cooler worth of space. 2) The blind-spot warning indicators are over-doing it. Meaning you really have to move well past a car in your blind-spot before it shuts off. I really wish they'd adjust this or it was adjustable. SUMMARY: They're both great cars, focused on greatness in different areas. I can't speak to long-term reliability yet but based on the 2 companies reputations I'm hoping they're both solid in that area. If you need more of a "mini-van" feel with lots of storage get the CR-V. It's still surprisingly extremely sporty, very powerful engine and tight handling despite that. If you want something with serious style and designed for driver comfort but can still do a decent job as a family car then the CX-5 is a great choice. I LOVE my CX-5, just driving it makes me feel all warm inside but if you care more about the "stats" and need something to drive the kids on long road-trips and pack a lot of luggage the CR-V easily wins out in that category.

[@fiveowaf454]

I admire Mazda for doing it differently i.e. focusing on styling and drive-ability and not trying to go all out for interior space. So many vehicles are designed to get as much into the "footprint" as possible and just end up being dull and the same.

[@joeraptor1]

Thank you Todd for the excellent input. I have been looking at The CRV, the CX5, the Rav4, and the GMC Terrain. I was leaning towards the CRV but wasn't sure as they are all really good choices but your honest review has convinced me to go with the CRV. Many blessings to you and your family.

[@RedLava78]

@@joeraptor1 You're welcome. Just an FYI, our CR-V replaced a 2010 GMC Terrain that had a $2k+ repair bill at just over 60k miles (timing belt, air conditioner, muffler and 1 other thing). It was a nice car while it lasted anyway but I wasn't paying for those repairs, we just traded it in. We were originally looking at the Hyundai Santa Fe which was pretty nice but after test driving it my wife doesn't like circular gauge style speedometers. I convinced her to give the CR-V a chance and after test driving it, she was instantly sold on it (plus it has a digital speedometer).

[@AlexLA007]

Thank you for the nice review. I was considering between these two but was leaning more towards style and comfort. As a result I came to the same conclusions as you and went with the CX-5. Your review is spot on. Thank you.

[@Strauberrysauce]

damn i cant write this much in an essay tl;dr

[@yakidin63]

They are SUVs not F1 racing cars. Why reviewers want suburban family vehicles to be like a V8 race car is beyond me.

[@davidgapp1457]

That's because the vast majority of men want a car that is actually fun to drive. Even when Toyota do, on the very rare occasions, make a car that is fun to drive, you get the feeling it is more a mistake than a deliberate intention. As an example, I give you the 86 (FR-S). A car that is incredibly fun to drive except... it is gutless. Apparently Toyota were worried it would outperform their premium brand cars - so although Subaru made a supercharged version of the FR-S engine (the FA20) and a turbo charged version (the FA24) we are denied access to a car that would be genuinely stand-out. Look, I want a safe, economic family car. But why does it have to be. So. Damn. Boring.

[@pianopeach]

the vast majority of men? What survey did this information come from?

[@davidgapp1457]

@@pianopeach There isn't much hard data in the public domain but as an example, www.nydailynews.com/autos/buyers-guide/10-top-reasons-people-buy-specific-cars-article-1.2552707. Performance in industry studies invariably has performance, ride and handling in the top 5 reasons for purchasing a specific vehicle. I think you'd be hard pressed to find a man who, given a choice, would select a car with the worst performance.

[@AndraFebrian]

@@davidgapp1457 so women don't want a car that is fun to drive?

[@franga7870]

Triggered Rav 4 fanboy

[@RT-xj7el]

We had a Mazda when I was a kid and I haven't liked them since. We just got a CX-5 and it is amazing. We test drove the other two but they had no personality. They were steady but boring. Mazda nailed it with looks, reliability, and performance.

[@roberttran7530]

You haven’t liked them since?

[@danielbob4310]

I have a cx-5 and I smile all the time I drive it

[@perihelion7445]

Apparently at about 100,000k's the Transmission in the CX5 shits itself and throughout the Cars life you'll need to be changing the oil and the oil filter a hell of a lot more than most other Cars due to the way the Skyactive works.

[@danielbob4310]

@@perihelion7445 Before 100k miles, I would have traded it in and get another car

[@perihelion7445]

@@danielbob4310 Good thinking 😎👍

[@HC_15819]

@@perihelion7445 Or you could get mazda's 5 years unlimited kilometers warranty. At least it will cover the tranny for 5 years :)

[@ironcity8693]

Nothing major is going on with Cx-5 transmissions just service it like any other transmission.

[@JoeE.]

I just hope that you include the intangible factors in your review such as the dependability or reliability, cost to own, and past and existing issues that plague the car, etc. I don't just decide on the tangible things when buying. For me, the most important are the intangibles as I am a kind of buyer that doesn't want to have lifetime debt just owning a car.

[@normt5463]

Especially ongoing issues with Honda 1.5t engines with fuel diluting the oil.

[@joshmiller1640]

@@normt5463 Wow, Norm comments on the oil dilution for the millionth time. One track mind.

[@normt5463]

@@joshmiller1640 you should have received your extended warranty letter by now.

[@duyharry]

RAV4 is at least 5k-7k more expensive than CRV with similar options in Canada. After financing, it could even go up to 10k or more. So, CRV is still the better option even though it’s not perfect, but again nothing is perfect, you have to have some compromises.

[@meiyizhao5935]

@@normt5463 Gee Whiz I don't even own a CR-V how many cases of oil dilution are out there compared to the hundreds of thousands of CR-Vs out there? If you are going 2 miles at a time do yourself a favor and get a Nissan Leaf.

[@casebass2316]

Just bought a CX-5 and it’s awesome! I test drove the RAV4 and it was nice too.

[@christianmolenaar3321]

No one mentions the fact that you can get all the same equipment in the CX-5 for $7,000 less by just not getting the turbo and still having the same power as the Rav4 and CRV? The CX5 is the greatest value of the bunch

[@monkeymind3067]

And crv oil dilution problem

[@henryhonda8408]

Turbo is a deal breaker for me......sorry CR-V & CX-5 ...... & hello Rav4 hybrid

[@rabbitruck]

Cargo capacity / interior space utilization is a major weak point, though. CX-5 would be the clear winner IF it had about 10-15% more usable interior volume.

[@ztekz]

syncro87, most people don’t use all that space all the time...if they do sure no problem however most people just overbuy! Getting more than what they actually need...

[@JJustinXu]

It’s way too small

[@CommandoMaster]

CRV is the best overall value SUV. CX-5 is the best sporty driving and engine option. And RAV4 is just reliable I guess.

[@rockslide4802]

Very thorough, well done video. Only thing was missing for me was a discussion of prior reliability in earlier year models. This is a very important topic, especially if you plan to keep your car over 100,000 miles.

[@mannycalavera2335]

Completely agreed. It really is odd how often that part is completely ignored in reviews. While it is probably one of the biggest considerations for people actually buying these cars.

[@theforgottenorg]

I heard all three commentators but not why the CX5 lost. The decision didn't make sense when the only drawback to the CX5 was that it didnt have as much space for junk, which most people dont want or need.

[@tommy13965]

Its crazy people buy tiny four cylinders to haul more junk and also try to tow something when their engines are so weak. My money goes to the mazda 300 ft pounds of torque oh mama.

[@andresgamboa4775]

Honda and Toyota are much more reliable than Mazda, maintenance expenses are lower. Also, Mazda cars have a high depreciation compared to Honda and Toyota. So, in my opinion, if you want a beautiful car for a couple of years go for Mazda. But if you want a really durable and reliable car, go for the most selling vehicles in the world, Toyota and Honda.

[@andresgamboa4775]

@@tommy13965 Also, I want to clarify you that the US market is just a fraction of Toyota, Honda and Mazda sales. There are other places in the world in which the cargo space vs fuel economy is much more important than the speedness of the vehicle, that's the reason of their "small" engines.

[@tommy13965]

Andrés Gamboa Chacón picking up a Mazda cx5 signature this Friday can’t wait.👍🏻

[@andrewgoldenberg9554]

@@andresgamboa4775 actually, if you take a look at www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2018/10/25/the-most-and-least-reliable-rides-on-the-road/ you can see that the most reliable cars are lexus, Toyota, and then mazda respectively for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for reliability in 2018. If this trend continues, then mazda will still have a higher reliability rating than Honda for 2019.

[@philipmeador]

So you should have compared the Rav4 hybrid. It's only about $800 more than its comparable model, has much better acceleration, and gets 40mpg combined.

[@Dreadlk]

Then why not then compare it against a CR-V Hybrid from the UK. They should be available in the USA in a few more months.

[@kubanskiloewe]

here in germany only Hybrids were sold, imho ;-)

[@jonzeyand7212]

I might be wrong and i dont own a Rav4 hybrid and theres a lot of comments here that the hybrid is faster but all the revievs i have seen on the hybrid says 0-60 in 7.2 - 7.5 seconds. Its faster than the one tested and would grab the second place in this test. But would it be enough to win and is it important to win? some people prefer the smaller SUV and some the biggest. Some people like to have all the features and some just says as long as it takes me from a to b. I always takes theese comparison tests and compare them with my needs and so will most people out there. The winner is always the car that you fancy and need.

[@bmx7596]

@@Dreadlk The CR-V barely gets 30mpg though, almost 10mpg difference. That's pretty huge.

[@allanwilson8403]

@@Dreadlk Toyota has perfected its CVT since 1999.

[@rlrnyc]

We love our crv. We keep trying to find a flaw. It’s not the most luxurious, but it does every thing really well. It’s slow from a start for the first second, but that’s my only gripe. It’s incredibly well thought out.

[@midwestfarm757]

You'll appreciate it not having all those extra luxurious features when its 15 years old or older. My 08 CRV is a mid level EX and everything works great at 197,000 mile. My dad's 03 Accord V6 with 285,000 miles has some of the luxury features failing such as power seats and the leather is cracking/tearing, etc.

[@PWGvideos]

i just made a comment about it, but have honda given up on the headlight leveling scroller that euro cars have? even toyota lets you lower headlights when you have heavy load or a heavy trailer on the hook, oncoming traffic will hate your blinding lights, but honda wants you to carry a philips head and go to the engine bay to lower without any way of knowing how much you lowered/raised each side?? other than that, honda is a contender to toyota in my book, without it, honda is far off when they miss the basics

[@thethreatwrestling.7053]

Hey CR-V mate. I am glad you are enjoying your CR-V. About premium feel it depends of the trim you got honestly. currently, I have the 2021Honda CR-V AWD EX-L and and comes with all the belts and whistles. Plus is comfy, provides good gas mileage, excellent in snowy winters and the most important the Honda reliability.

[@CrimsonLegacy]

I'm glad you love your CR-V. I was very close to purchasing one until I test drive the CX-5 and did my research on long term reliability which seemed to indicate that the Mazda will likely last as long as the Toyotas and Hondas. What turned me off about the CR-V EX-L (leather seats is a must for me) was the touch screens which were fairly slow to boot. Its one thing for some entertainment to be on a touchscreen since Android and Apple Car Play are going to be used for many of us anyway, but to have all the air conditioning controls be several screens away and the feel that the touch screen already, I was pretty sure it would only cause issues and/or bug me more and more throughout my ownership experience in the years to come.

[@makingadifference4834]

These reviews never take into account that single people also buy SUVs and they dont need a CRV family of 5 kind of space.

[@naricruzan2037]

Cx5 i had mine now🧢👍 definitely absolutely the best i will love him forever ❤️

[@goproadv4902]

Its weird how everyone bashes on the Rav4 but it outsells both of those cars the last few years.

[@NaijaBull]

Point is it shouldn't

[@Dreadlk]

Because Toyota sells fleet vehicles, so that add a lot more vehicles to there sales. Honda will not sell fleet vehicles

[@jxmar_]

Rex L .....😂😂😂

[@goproadv4902]

Dreadlk I saw the sales post from TFL they say they don’t include the fleet sales and it still outsold the rest.

[@moonsapling]

People buy cars that last. I like to know my car wont just leave me on the road.

[@jeffmorse645]

CX-5 by a mile. I don't need that extra cargo capacity. Its beautiful, fun driving and very reliable according to Consumer Reports. More so than the RAV4 or CRV.

[@cemen777]

It would be better if you compare mid trim, not many people can afford 35 + grand car

[@ericb.4358]

I bought the 2019 CX 5 GT Reserve (2.5 L turbo W/AWD) Acceleration is QUICK! (especially with premium gas for 250 hp. Love the Soul Crystal Red. 1. styling, exterior and interior, is very upscale. 2. features/amenities are abundant 3. did I mention styling? 4. great handling 5. QUICK! (0 - 60 in 6.4 sec.) FOR THE MONEY the MAZDA CX 5 is (GT Reserve and Signature) are a FAR better buy than the equivalent sized Land Rover Velar based on speed, styling, QUALITY/RELIABILITY and the fact that the Velar is more than TWO times the money. Jus' sayin'...

[@JohnnyUkeOfficial]

Ended up with a 2020 RAV4 XLE AWD. I strongly considered the Honda and Mazda but decided on Toyota. Reason being it gets excellent gas mileage, lots of space interior and cargo wise and also has strong reliability and amazing resale value. Not to mention that Toyota gives new purchases a maintenance plan at no cost for 2yrs or 25k miles. That in itself saves you money.

[@eastexotic]

I'm in the market for one of these SUVs. I recently drove the Hybrid Rav4 and I am in LOVE. I rented a CX5 for a road trip earlier this year and I wasn't that impressed with the visibility. The performance was fun but for the long term and everyday use, I am strongly leaning towards the RAV4 Hybrid. I wish I could afford a PRIME Rav4.

[@BernardGunn]

Have they fixed the oil dilution problem in the CRV?

[@jerrycurls88]

To each his own... The CX5 is the clear winner to me. Unless you haul a bunch of junk around, the CX5 is much nicer inside and out. Also the most powerful by almost 50hp. They say one second difference like it's nothing. That's extra power that will come in handy when you need it. The Honda and Toyota are cars for grandmas while the CX5 is for someone who cares about style.

[@joshmiller1640]

Well said and agree with you on the CX-5 being great inside and out.

[@AndresSalazarAutos]

More important than the power, the Torque, torque is king and it has a LOT more than the other 2, if I wanted a compact SUV, it would definitely be the Mazda because of the refinement and luxury, but mostly because of the engine.

[@shamingandembrassingdriver2718]

3rd gen rav v6 smokes the little cx5 turbo hahaha

[@normt5463]

@@joshmiller1640 Resale and Depreciation: Our Mazda CX-5 had a sticker price of $34,505 when it was new. After a year of driving, our odometer had about 17,600 miles on it. Assuming clean condition, the CX-5 had a private-party appraised value of $24,818. This is a 28% depreciation, which is worse than our long-term fleet average of 22%. Edmund's

[@JJustinXu]

Have you seen the Hybrid XSE, how is that a grandma car...it smokes the CX-5 out of the water.

[@pisoy64]

Happy and fully satisfied owner of CR-V's 1st and 5th gen models. My 1st gen is still smoothly running to date. Bought it in Feb 1998 (owner amongst those first 10 released units in the Philippines). After 21 years, due to the hefty price of gasoline, I decided I want to drive a diesel running vehicle. Too glad that Honda produces its 5th gen, in 7 seater and with diesel turbo engine CR-V. At first I was sceptical to buy it because Honda is not known yet in producing diesel engine vehicle. Surprisingly, suspension is great, fuel consumption is too thrifty because of its 1.6L engine, even smoother to drive than my 1st gen though it is diesel and to top it all it is not noisy. Take it from me a real owner everything about the 5th gen CR-V is great.

[@spdandpwr]

I test drove all three and its really about what you prioritize from your car. Also this comparison should've had the grand touring reserve cx5. That's more comparable. The signature doesn't have anything that really justifies the price bump, whereas the reserve also offers the turbo motor and top tech.

[@sportsmusiclover]

Just my 2 cents. I have a 2019 Mazda CX-5. I’m coming from a 2006 Audi A3 with only 25000 miles on the clock. It still felt new when we sold ours and I used to miss my A3 a bit because it felt a bit more solid. Call it German engineering. But I am shocked to say the least, I now prefer my CX5 over my A3. I think I’ve fallen it love with it. It just oozes class and the design, to die for mate.

[@AaronTheImposter]

Rav4 looks like a great car but I don't want people quoting Kanye at me while I drive it.

[@supriyasou3722]

Does Honda pay bundles of money to reviewers? Like literally no one mentions the oil dilution issue

[@joshmiller1640]

Yes, Honda pays billions of dollar to every damn reviewer world wide. And every reviewer worldwide must be crooked as it would be illegal for them to take money without disclosing it was sponsored content. I am no Honda fan, but give me a break on this paid review crap. Look around and you will see it gets good reviews everywhere.

[@Firespirit233]

oil dilution exists, but mostly in cold climate. It's a huge issue. That's why in my country all 1.5 and 1.0 cars are sold by 4-5k discount

[@supriyasou3722]

@@joshmiller1640 Bundles of money is an exaggeration. But given thousands of people complaining about the issue happening on their cars - here in the youtube comments, on CRV forums (where people are staunch Honda lovers) and many other social platforms, it is strange reviewers don't address it. It is even a factory recall issue in China and Honda has acknowledged the issues in cold states in Canada/US with ridiculous fixes and warranty extensions. But still no, no famous reviewer tells a word. So, it's hard to believe them.

[@joshmiller1640]

@@supriyasou3722 Don't believe them then, but all reviewers across the land were not paid. Just a stupid suggestion.

[@barbz_zayne]

“I feel bad for this car. It’s embarrassed.” LOL IM DEAD

[@christiansanchez2227]

I’ll rather get the Rav4. Worked at a Honda dealership as a Service Advisor and that Radio Unit freezes like crazy, customer complaints about rattling noises from the front end, the safety aid systems go crazy every once in a while and other electric issues that plague Hondas. CVT’s area very unreliable after 60k miles and tend to get really vague and droning. Toyota is more reliable and buying a 35k up SUV, I want reliability. For me, Toyota or Mazda will be the pick...

[@normt5463]

"The CX-5 went in for four scheduled services, which cost $340.57. For comparison, our 2015 CX-5 cost a total of $320.37 for three service visits, and our 2017 Honda CR-V cost $417.60 for two, not including the unscheduled battery and differential fluid change...." Motor Trend

[@Cakewalk.]

Christian Sanchez www.toyotausasucks.com www.consumeraffairs.com/news/it-was-their-brand-new-toyota-it-exploded-in-their-driveway-and-no-one-can-explain-why-112718.html Stop lying Toyotaxi Bish. Toyotaxi sucks and it’s trchnology still in 2010 not to mention it just got the apple play last year. Fek that trash. Oh and 1 more thing that Taxi rav 4 crumpled like paper on a 4 car collision that my college friends we’re in, the Camaro, Honda accord and the rental Truck fared way better, the ToyoTaxi rav 4 had to be towed and have the towing company gave them a rental car for them to drive home. Toyotaxi suck baclls

[@TheKbreezy34]

Why is the forester always excluded in these comparisons? Is the forester not apart of this class?

[@97I30T]

Subaru is a major asshole about giving out press cars.

[@Dreadlk]

I have driven all three of the vehicles. The CX5 is a tempting vehicle because of the extra HP but the CR-V is hands down the only one of the three that get almost everything right. After testing all three I knocked the RAV 4 off the list first. Contrary to this video the engine to me seemed much louder than they say. The gear box clunks a bit when it shifts and the interior is inferior. I ended up with the CRV. It is the best choice I have made in an SUV in this price range. I agree will almost all there comments. It's peppy, it's comfortable and it looks good and carries a crap load of stuff. LOVE MY CR-V !!

[@grimreavers]

Me 2

[@joalblo9581]

Mazda also had turning headlamps. Not many know that

[@JusticeGamingChannel]

The ground clearance on the RAV4 is so under-emphasized in these reviews, the Adventure has 8.6" which is on par with Jeep and Subaru (8.7") on ground clearance, that alone puts it above anything else in this class for deep snow and light offroading. Also, did ya'll even use Premium gas in the CX-5, cause that makes a difference in HP.

[@beerstein7137]

The Honda is clearly not a Canadian Honda. Over here you can buy any interior colour as long as it is black

[@ibmtpx24]

2019 CRV engine still has the gas and oil mixture issue and that is both reliability and safety concern.

[@Raptors0524]

teetee tee I haven’t seen any reports of the 2019 version with this problem. Do you prefer the CRV LX model?

[@MBisFrenchy]

@Nikefan8 Software cant fix a hardware issue. Wouldn't touch one until a third party tests it.

[@vinr]

@Nikefan8 watch the videos and comments of people who got the software update and still having the issue as before, there are plenty if you just look for it

[@normt5463]

@@vinrYes, still problems.

[@normt5463]

@Nikefan8 honda 1.5t still has problems for 2019 models. At the dealership for repairs of the CVT or blank infotainment screen.

[@Digital_Photog1995]

Between the CRV and the RAV 4 (own both) the RAV4 feels and drives better. JMHO. Seat comfort depends on who’s butt is in the seats. I found I could adjust the RAV 4 seat to fit me better then the CRV. I found the CVT transmission to be a pain and it didn’t feel like it was downshifting properly whereas the RAV 4 shifted flawlessly up and down in both auto manual modes. As far as off roading goes none of these vehicles are really qualified to go on serious off road trails.

[@elgreeko6241]

Rav too noisy. CRV all the aU.

[@noonesbusiness959]

5:10 he called her a trick 😂😂😂

[@klutch...]

She belongs to the streets 🤣

[@katahdincloud9803]

Bought the CX-5 against an Audi....sure did. Against 5 Audis. 2 previous Q5s, 2A6s, 1 orig Allroad. Miss that Allroad big time. Best car ever. Without that, CX-5 baby. Tons of savings converted into more lift tix, plane tix etc.

[@richardbrunner1618]

I got the CX-5. I just like it better. My second choice would be the RAV 4 Hybrid. The Honda is excluded because of the oil dilution problem.

[@LORDRA1DEN]

That's just silly.

[@richardbrunner1618]

adam smith I thought so too.

[@RaY_77W]

lol thats gone...doesn't exist

[@007NunyaBizNess]

Why do you always compare the top end models? MId-level is where most people are.

[@phoreal22]

Why wouldn't people get the hybrid model if it's an overall better car for 800 bucks? Where's the logic in that, people spend 1000 for speaker package.

[@davidgapp1457]

Because it's not $800 more. The simple reality is that by the time you get it properly equipped, you are spending north of $36,000. That's a lot of money for a car that can't compete on performance with a Mazda CX-5 Turbo. Toyota USED to be value-for-money. But they are rapidly pricing themselves out of the market and supplying the wrong features. As an example, take the power seats. I expect that ANY car with power driver seats should have AT LEAST 2 driver memory - especially a family wagon (which is what the RAV4 is supposed to be). But no. You can spend over $40,000 on a RAV4 and you still don't get memory seats. Or how about the color choice? If I don't buy the Hybrid I can get just about any color they offer (which to be honest isn't great to start with). But with any reasonable package combination on the hybrid I find myself limited to a choice of exactly ONE color. For frack's sake, that's worse than the legendary Ford "you can have your model-T any color you like provided it's black". Which, by the way, wasn't true. The Model-T came in many more colors than ANY version of the RAV4 2019.

[@johnfrantz5885]

phoreal22 reliability and simplicity, id take the gas rav4 just to avoid the cvt

[@tren133]

@@johnfrantz5885 Can't speak for other brand's hybrid vehicles, but Toyota has almost 20 years and millions of hybrids sold track record which shows extremely high reliability in their hybrid vehicles.

[@salemsaberhagen8390]

@@johnfrantz5885 fyi hybrid cvt isnt same as cvt in non hybrids

[@salemsaberhagen8390]

because its more like 3k extra in most places plus long term cost is higher due to hybrid components being much more expensive which also results in higher insurance, so its not worth it unless your just leasing it and driving an insane amount.

[@ethanatlanta95]

Rav4 hybrid pretty much takes away all of your complaints about the rav4

[@swanblake]

So the hybrid makes it cheaper, have Android Auto, is quicker than the CX5, and looks better? Toyota fanboys truely are blind

[@shamingandembrassingdriver2718]

@@swanblake well your blind cause the cx5 is for midgets like u hahaha

[@bmx7596]

@@bern9067 Stupid is referring to someone because of skin color. Ultra revealing about maturity levels.

[@bern9067]

@@bmx7596 Oh, the maturity card. You're not as mature as I, by replying. But thanks for the thought.

[@becoolenough]

@@swanblake You will know how slow it is if you choose none turbo trim of CX5, btw, don't be such troll , we talk about cars here, not thugs fight on the street

[@dougabbott8261]

What a mistake. Honda CRV oil dilution problem not even mentioned. Huge recall in China but Honda will not recognize the problem here. Gas in the crankcase will kill the life of the engine even if the CVT transmission does not pack it in first. Look it up before you buy or you might cry.

[@midwestfarm757]

2019 is the 3rd model year though, and most of those issues were 2017-2018 models. A mid cycle refresh is coming in a few months too!

[@Phrancis5]

If you followed the CRV forums you'd see that there are way more owners that don't have the oil dilution issue. The few that do will of course cry the loudest and skew public perception. My 2017 is still fine to this day and yes, I do check oil levels frequently to make sure.

[@indetailsydney2852]

I too have recently driven all three. The CVT in the CR-V droned and hunted like it was dancing to its own beat. I was disappointed as I really wanted to like it since driving my daughters 2015 version. The RAV4 while too expensive for what it gave you here in Australia, the interior was too busy and the rubberised switches were a disaster waiting to happen as time would reintroduce me to the old sticky rubber switch in a few years under our sun. Seats were too flat also and the Drive train was woeful without hybrid. Yes, I bought a CX-5 GT with the 2.5T engine and while it’s not perfect, it is the best solution for me. Very comfortable seats, a load area that is just big enough for my needs and it’s not too long. Torque converter auto is responsive when you need it and to be honest, the sales and after sales service is second to none. A very important factor for me. Bottom line - it’s a luxury car with Apple CarPlay and the driver’s choice of these three.

[@midwestfarm757]

I don't understand how a CVT hunts? No gears?

[@JJustinXu]

Too small

[@indetailsydney2852]

JDS John the CVT works on opposite pitched cones with the idea it keeps the engine at optimum revs for the task. As you drive the task changes so as it tries to decide on the optimum revs for the task it ‘hunts’ through the revs.

[@indetailsydney2852]

Justin Xu not for me and my wife and sometimes a small grand child or two.

[@midwestfarm757]

Lloyd Manning your the first out of thousands of reviews to say the cvt hunts for gears. I had a 16 Accord with the Cvt and it didn’t hunt. Just one continuous band. My daily driver is a manual transmission so I don’t love cvts, but I do see the fuel economy plus

[@piob9801]

CX5 in gray looks really nice but I prefer the rugged look of RAV4.

[@diggingmystyle]

Rav4 and rugged should never appear in the same sentence.

[@god1284]

Please don't call the RAV4 rugged. Would you rather a nice modern and advanced looking CX 5 or a off roader wannabe RAV4 that actually has no off road features whatsoever

[@piob9801]

@@god1284 Well, it is my personal opinion that Rav4 has a rugged look. Your request for me not to call Rav4 as rugged is noted but of course will be ignored. 👌

[@ajberdan]

If the Toyota doesn't offer as much as the competition? Then why do they out sell them year after year? Why is their resale value higher??

[@archvile1313]

My guess would be probably because they are more reliable than others. Honda too.

[@JJustinXu]

Reliability

[@jorgehernandez-sb5wu]

They last for ever and they very reliable

[@pedrosantiago3968]

I purchased the Rav 4 Hybrid XLE model and I love it. This review does it no justice at all. It seemed like they were biased towards the Mazda from the get.

[@fightingmink]

Glad you love your Toyota.

[@hassansmw5634]

I'm telling you these reviewers are horrible. They fail to mention important things like depreciation of a vehicle over time which is a huge thing to consider, while they nit pick and whine about the smallest of things, and at the end they are all subjective matters. goes to show you how good these reviewers are. Also sales numbers say otherwise.

[@Golgoth70]

You're right. They miss the main argument of the Rav4 in the efficiency of the hybrid engine and the fuel saves. Hybrid also brings soft and quiet driving comfort . They compare the room of cargo : Rav4 hybrid has the largest room versus the Honda Crv Hybrid ! Others values they argue are subjectiv like design of the mazda's interior which would be better !!? I prefer Rav4's design interrior and exterior.

[@damiienevo4053]

Every time there’s a review that has these vehicles together they go towards the Mazda? I completely understand that it drives better because it’s more like a car than an SUV and it has a ton of power. -It’s much lower to the ground -The all wheel drive system is nothing better than a car -it’s very cramped inside If you’re just looking for a high-performance all-wheel-drive go with a Subaru car/Camry all-wheel-drive/Ultima all-wheel-drive?

[@pobster88j94]

Pedro Santiago exactly! They want a car feel and miss the suv mark.

[@mansees]

If you have to drive a SUV, than you might as well have some fun doing it. The CX-5 is miles ahead of everyone else.

[@tommy13965]

Yup totally agreed

[@Lucky8s]

It's really good, but when I drove it, the gas pedal and brake pedal were stiff and the engine was difficult to modulate. Very surgy off the line. They could take some notes from the Acura RDX.

[@joshmiller1640]

Agree here as well. Very nice driving SUV.

[@shamingandembrassingdriver2718]

Yea for girls like u hahah

[@normt5463]

Resale and Depreciation: Our Mazda CX-5 had a sticker price of $34,505 when it was new. After a year of driving, our odometer had about 17,600 miles on it. Assuming clean condition, the CX-5 had a private-party appraised value of $24,818. This is a 28% depreciation, which is worse than our long-term fleet average of 22%. Edmund's

[@modernsoccer1860]

The truth is that there is not much to love about rav 4 but u cant hate it either because it is the most reliable of the 3. Crv is the most comfy among the 3 but people who have not driven one will tell you the cvt sucks because of their perception of some cvts although very refined in this model and feels nothing like it but it has its shortcomings when you listen to consumer reports on repairs, sport car lovers will say mazda but an actual consumer may not like it.

[@Crap783851]

Modern Soccer You hit it in the head “perception” is the key word. Before the cvt became available in cars, people guage the quality of cars in how smooth the tranny shifts. now people are complaining that they don’t feel any shifting, people are weird imo

[@Phrancis5]

@@Crap783851 I've driven stickshift all my life until I got the 2017 CRV. I have no preconception of what an automatic should feel like and kinda hate the simulated shift points. I wanted the CVT because of the extreme efficiency of infinite gear ratios and the possibility of (EV-like) linear acceleration!

[@TheHarveySpectre]

What about the oil dilution problem in the CRV?

[@theredreiter]

Honda and Toyota have never let me down but the issues with battery and oil dilution worry me about the CR-V. Will see what 2020 look like.

[@Phrancis5]

Did your CRV suffer these issues?

[@kermit1]

Phrancis5 I have 2017 no issues at all with oil

[@manuelalejandroo580]

AWD 2018 here, zero issues and 40 mpg in highway.

[@Phrancis5]

2017 CRV and no issues either. The vast majority of owners don't have OD and it sounds like most folks commenting about oil dilution don't even own that CRV.

[@theredreiter]

@@Phrancis5 Near as I can tell, if you live in a cold climate, you MIGHT have a problem, but only if you take a lot of short trips. So I'm not seeing it as a biggie.

[@Epitopi]

I own a 2018 CR-V, and agree with the majority of praises and criticisms in the video. It's peppy, comfortable, laden with safety tech, aesthetically passable (IMO), efficient with fuel (8.5 L/100 km in summer & 10 L/100 km in winter), and priced competitively. When shopping around, I disregarded the CX-5 for their relatively poor reliability here in Canada, and the RAV-4 because the 2018 version was dated and lacking in many areas. The Forester, which should've been reviewed in the video, was my biggest contender versus CR-V. What lost me on it were its poor reliability of the boxer engine and significantly higher price.

[@terryhsiao1745]

i just can't wait for the 1.5 turbo to explode...look at all the recalls.

[@Epitopi]

@@terryhsiao1745 Explain? The famous engine problem was dilution of gasoline with engine oil, which I got fixed for free. I have yet to hear about engine explosions…

[@marcelprinsen5741]

Have the Hybid AWD now for 4 months in the Netherlands and I really love it. The only downside is towing power. If you need that the RAV4 Hybrid will do a better job, but if you don't need the towing power, the Hybrid is the best choice. It will still be better than the RAV4 Hybrid. It is very snappy, faster than the petrol and even quieter thus offering more comfort. Here it is even cheaper than the Petrol version in highest trim. So really a good buy.

[@timothymorrison2214]

Where is the 2019 Subaru Forester? Should be in the game!

[@TrubaMoya]

that slow dog with unreliable CVT doesn't belong in this comparison

[@GGMan]

Agree

[@kurtgrundel4045]

Trubatube I got rid of my 2 year old Forester because it was falling apart. It had the most uncomfortable seats if you were stuck in them longer than a test drive. I hoped the improved the 2019, but not enough. I now drive the CX 5. Toyota needs better seats than vinyl on the limited with more comfort and passenger options.

[@TrubaMoya]

@@kurtgrundel4045 yeah subaru quality has gone down. Personally i went with 2019 rav4 hybrid limited. Loving it and leather like seats are perfectly fine.

[@GGMan]

In the UK, for the specs, the Subaru about 4 -8 grand cheaper (depending on trim), hence why I went with Subaru. Beside Sub & Toy, other manufactures only provided 3 year warranty when I got my car - so it all comes down to what I can afford and what I want. (I would prefer the Volvo SUV my self but that was about 20k more)

[@rolan2dr]

I like this format. Great comparison test.

[@modernsoccer1860]

I like this review, all other reviewers talk about is handling and sporty feel but what consumers look for is quiet and comfy cabin. I will get a sport sedan if i want sportiness and loud engine sounds

[@normt5463]

Sedans, especially undiscounted Japanese, lose value like a sinking rock. Our(Edmund's)2018 Honda Accord EX-L stickered for $30,865, including destination. Over the course of a year, we added 13,302 miles to our odometer. In this condition, the Edmunds TMV Calculator valued the Accord at $23,815 based on a private-party sale. That works out to 22.8% depreciation, which is slightly worse than the fleet average of 22% average. The depreciation level is even worse when you consider that the majority of our cars pass the 20,000-mile mark. Edmund's longterm Accord

[@kurtgrundel4045]

Modern Soccer I think you missed the point. All boxy wagons can get down the road in some level of comfort or carry all the kids soccer stuff. The differentiation IS the handling and drive ability. That is why Mazda, Audi, Lexus and BMW and Acura are in the same wagon market (based on sporty sedans). My fun to drive wagon (CUV) carries the usual groceries, a tennis racket and a swim bag.

[@TechFollower]

I have Honda CR-V 2017 lx modal... currently on 70000km it's doing good...no issue...is there any one who have good experience with CR-V

[@chili_boi2537]

So u drive 35,000 km a year?

[@pobster88j94]

TechFollower not me. Just trades mine in with 25k due to issues.

[@franklinsahagun6584]

MAzda CX 5 for speed and fun for drive..Toyota Rav 4 for reliable,,Honda CRV for style and technology

[@BizSasa]

I agree, Toyota is the most reliable choice of them all. But the Edmund team is yet to come up with a way to test reliability. But they said Rav4 is the most rugged member of the family. So, I'd say, if ruggedness and reliability are what you're looking for, Toyota Rav4 is your best bet.

[@pbentsonable]

18:31 dude just lied. You literally just showed the ventilated seat button and the heated steering wheel button is to the left of the driver! Don’t review the vehicles half ass! Total biased review!

[@JusticeGamingChannel]

You didn't mention that the CX-5 is only a touch screen WHEN STOPPED, you can't touch it when driving, a big turn off from your proposed advantage of it being a touchscreen. Also, the CX-5 is typically known as having the worse infotainment system, and the screen is much smaller than what you get on the RAV4 (8 inches)

[@joshmiller1640]

Agree that the infotainment system is horrible, but still love the CX-5. I just attached my phone and don't touch the infotainment system much. And I think you can touch it when it's in motion, but only under 5 mph :-P

[@kimle01]

The hybrid is sold out everywhere. Not sure why the claim no one buy it.

[@worrywart1311]

That is a temporary supply issue only.

[@wolgercon]

Comparatively speaking. Though demand is higher than expected.

[@Nicholas.T]

There’s a 3-4 month wait for any hybrid model here in Australia!

[@matterino50]

2 month wait and growing in Canada

[@henryhonda8408]

Matt G I guess that explains why I haven't seen one at the local dealership here in Northern Ontario & when I do it has a SOLD sign on it. There's a really long waiting list for the XSE hybrid. The factory in Woodstock is working 24/7 but still can't keep up with the demand.

[@johndeere464]

I fully agree that the Mazda’s booth is smaller than the competition, but the difference is mostly in the top part of the booth and let’s be honest, who want to load the booth all the way to the top so you can’t see anything through your back window. And you normally also want to cover the stuff you put in there , so mostly the lower part of the booth is used. The size therefore is hardly an issue for me. For the rest it’s a far superior car to the other to in safety features and quality of materials, plus afters owning Mazda’s for almost 40 years I can assure you they are very reliable. I never had any mayor engine or transmission issue with any of the Mazda’s I owned over the years.

[@briancolpitts1576]

They missed the fact the honda has a small 1.5 turbocharged gdi engine, with a cvt transmision, this same setup is in the civic seems to me the cookie cutters at Honda at work here also the crv has had a fuel saturation problem that gets in the oil, I will stick with a 2.5 four cylinder non turbocharged engine with a conventional transmisdion much more reliale over thd long run so my pick which is and should be from a reliability standpoint would be Mazda cx5 first toyota rav4 and the Honda for reasons I have stated would not even be considered by me.

[@Overthere_World]

they didn't mention the big issue about the oil dilution of 1.5L turbocharged engine in CR-V, there are so many complains about it, and it was not just for 2017 and 2018 CR-V, 2019 CR-V still has the issue.

[@Coolkidlyrics1416]

@24:00 clearly if you know how to use the space wisely you can fit everything in the trunk for Rav 4

[@SonnyChenova]

CR-V. Dream Car right there. Hope there's an ultimate Compact SUV Comparison in the future: -Honda CR-V -Toyota Rav-4 -Mazda CX-5 -Subaru Forester -Hyundai Tuscon/Santa Fe -Kia Sorento -Nissan Rogue (X-Trail on other countries)

[@CommandoMaster]

Just buy one used. It's cheaper. EX is best trim level for value.

[@Soh90]

The RAV4 getting the job done and ‘just’ being a honest to goodness good car is what makes it so popular. It’s a good car and offers enough variations to keep things interesting. Space is plenty, features are generous (you can get a heated wheel and cooled seats if you want) and it’s attractive enough. Despite this review, the RAV4 would be (and actually will be) the car I choose (RAV4 Adventure). The CX-5 is too small and doesn’t allow you to comfortably but a child seat in the back which is a huge oversight on Mazda’s part. The dated 6 speed and lame mpg doesn’t help. The CR-V’s is runner up, but the design is frumpy and the recent engine issues turn me off. Cars like these should be simple. Simplicity and robustness is where Toyota excelled and for that they will get my money. Edit: the fact that she hinted that Toyota is resting on reputation is disrespectful. Especially after a new architecture, new engine, new transmission, new AWD system, new Hybrid system, and a drastically improved interior. C’mon guys, the CX-5 has been on the same platform and still has a 6 Speed auto. It offers only a fraction of the standard features on the RAV-4 and none of the space. But keep drooling over that iDrive rip-off clock wheel. Funny.

[@tommy13965]

A fraction what are you smoking the cx5 has a more powerful engine, power folding mirrors, headup display and real nappa leather just admitted the cx5 is more premium and should be going against the lexus nx not a overly priced weak engine grocery getter in the rav4.

[@Soh90]

tommy13965 A more powerful engine is cool. But it comes at a compromise. And after owning a CX-7 that suffered a catastrophic turbo failure I will happily steer clear of Mazda’s turbo 4’s. The company is not exactly known for durability and I am a previous owner of 3 Mazda’s. Power folding mirrors? My Wife’s C-HR has that lol. Not exactly something special. Now, I will admit, I don’t know how Mazda does it, but the CX-5 punches way above its weight when it comes to perceived interior quality. Nothing in the segment touches it and it does step on the toes of some luxury competitors like the RDX. I don’t think it touches the NX though. I love Mazda’s brand strategy. My wife wants the RAV-4 and I completely agree with her. But when the CX-30 debuts I’ll be picking that up for myself. I’m not saying the CX-5 is bad. I just feel like this review was overly nit-picky against the humble RAV-4 that frankly I believe can be considered best in class. The Hybrid and Adventure models for example are actually very desirable cars. Attractive too. Toyota maybe didn’t sweat the driving details, but they definitely thought about their customers which is something I can respect. I guess the kind of person that buys a CX-5 is not the kind of person that buys a RAV-4 and vice versa. While I would buy the CX-30, in this class I think the RAV-4 (and upcoming Escape) are the ones that sets themselves apart.

[@joshmiller1640]

@@tommy13965 Agreed! Mazda is luxury compared to the others.

[@tommy13965]

Cecil L ok i dont hate the rav4 but the limited at 40k range is just outrageous thats why i would prefer the cx5 signature or rdx with tech or even lexus nx. Now i know the rdx tech and nx fsport goes for 44k but right now you can get them for 40 or 39k. The rav4 limited shouldnt be more than 34k max.

[@Soh90]

tommy13965 No one buys a Toyota at sticker my friend. No one. My wife’s C-HR was nearly $30,000 fully loaded. Hell no we don’t pay anything close to that haha. There’s a RAV-4 adventure with a panoramic sunroof and dealer installed aftermarket all terrain tires on the lot right now that’s going for only $34,000. MSRP was a hair north of $40,000. My mom just bought an 2019 Avalon for $3,000 off MSRP. Part of the reason Toyota’s sell so well is because they are constantly putting money on the hood.

[@salemsaberhagen8390]

i would have already bought a crv if not for that unreliable power train it has, disappointed they recommend it despite surely knowing of its current issues and not even warning the viewer of the problem. Their credibility just dropped as far as it can.

[@JoeCnNd]

How's the Rav4?

[@thomasstone3789]

@Jacob Dawson I really love my CRV and every time I get in a Toyota feels like a tin can. There support has been fantastic so you may go bust with the Toyota.

[@RideRedFred]

@Jacob Dawson if no one cared how a car feels ferrari and Lamborghini and other exotic car companies wouldn't exist.

[@stephenpowstinger733]

Salem is speaking b.s. with regard to CRV reliability. Even if the story is widely repeated in the rumor factory.

[@Atreides217]

I have that exact same CRV-T Touring in the molten lava pearl, and after watching your comparison video, feel great about my decision to purchase it over the CX-5 and RAV4. Whew! :)

[@god1284]

Well yeah other then the fact that this review is pretty shit. These guys hate Toyota and suck off Honda, but in my opinion the CX 5 shits on both of them in terms of features, peformance and tech and is arguably the safest out of the 3. The CX 5 also in my opinion feels more luxurious than the other 2 and in terms of luxury the RAV4 would be dead last and the CRV is alright, but probably has the most space. All 3 of them have good interior and boot space, but the CX 5 just feels more advanced to drive and is more practical, as if it's trying to be a cheaper version of an Audi Q5 or a Lexus NX300 or a Mercedes GLA 250 as opposed to an equal to a RAV4 or CRV, it just feels more expensive for the same price. People bitch and cry about the Honda CRV's reliability but II'm pretty sure all modern SUVs are more than reliable enough unless you're keeping them for 10-15+ years

[@trespasser121]

For me it's easy: no turbo, no CVT, reputation for reliability, resell value, spacious interior, offroad capability .. COME ON, the winner is clear, substance over fluff.

[@worrywart1311]

If you are going to worry about every little aspect of modern motoring, maybe you would be better off taking the bus.

[@trespasser121]

​@@worrywart1311 Perhaps you haven't paid attention to the reviews. They're usually about adaptive cruise control, USB ports, cup holders and apple car-play, so I don't think the ones that I mention are minor aspects.

[@securitor8161]

Where do I send money to help the blind guys foundation

[@alienhybrid1906]

Buy a car according to your needs, not someone else's opinion.

[@tyusrobinson9869]

They really want 40 for a Rav 4😭😭

[@JJustinXu]

Tyus Robinson get the hybrid! Only 800 more! It’s a high demand so you should try to get on the waiting list!

[@stephensamonte1629]

Planning to buy either of the 3. I was able to test drive both the RAV4 HYBRID XLE and the MAZDA CX5 Touring AWD in a day. I drove the cx5 first and it really was fun to drive that I enjoyed it so much. The interior was very nice although its less roomy especially at the back. Then i hopped into the RAV4, I was disappointed with the interior. The plastics look cheap and I hated the seats, they are ugly cloth seats. Its way bigger inside though. The hybrid engine was so quiet but it was really boring to drive compared to the mazda. Wanted a toyota because its more reliable but I'm leaning towards the cx5, I think its a better package overall and I can't believe its way more cheaper.

[@trentirvin2008]

Mazda actually is considered king of reliable brands simce they started building their own transmissions

[@Technewlogy]

See my concern here is that ok the mazda is probably the most luxurious and most powerful but its also the most expensive and obviously the one with the shittiest resale value of the bunch. I cant say much about the reliability of the mazda either(unless someone here can tell me how well do they age). The honda and toyota are obviously the more popular brands but i really cronge the fact that toyota could not make the rav4 a little bit more powerful. Considering the fact they they made it look beefy but made it less powerful. Thats like selling a Tundra with a 4 cylinder motor. I like the crv too but i kind of feel skeptical about the cvt transmission. Also i kind of fell in love with the design of the new rav4 . Also lastly after reading some of the comments about the rav4 hybrid showing concerns about its reliability(and why people dont consider buying the hybrid). I would like to say one thing, i believe the hybrid should atleast last a 100k miles without any major issues shpuldint it? For a new car buyer i dont think that should be a concern as most new car buyers wont keep the same car for more than 100k miles. What do you guys think i would love to know.

[@JJ-ls7fq]

I think as far as reliability goes, it's Toyota and Honda over Mazda. Also, the average car on the road is about 12 years old. Given an average of 12,000-15,000 miles driven annually, that would mean that the average person puts approximately 150-175 thousand miles on their car. It sounds high, but these are just the law of averages. With that said, just about any Japanese brand should get you there, without too many problems. But Toyota and Honda seem to be the most reliable brands.

[@CommandoMaster]

CRV is the best value SUV, storage space, comfort, gas mileage, tech. CX5 for the best sporty driving and engine. RAV4 is good all round, it's reliable, but not great at anything in particular. If you're worried about CVT, they get the CX-5 or RAV4.

[@lynx800]

Pro car reviewer in 2019: "I didn't feel a difference between the CX-5's base engine and this turbo engine!" Me: Dislike and go watch Kelly blue book or The straight pipes

[@MrNemo721]

I know right? It’s literally thier job to review cars and if they cannot tell the huge difference in torque and power delivery, let alone just the horsepower they should probably give the job to someone else. The real world performance is very noticable even in everyday driving.

[@lynx800]

@@MrNemo721 It's night and day, the turbo 2.5 behaves much like a diesel with low down torque, I know because I got a diesel bmw F30 and a Mazda CX-9 2.5 turbo and a neighbor with the regular non-turbo CX-5 2.5 engine

[@normt5463]

@@MrNemo721 Edmund's longterm CX-5 review says otherwise. "....The regular CX-5's lackluster acceleration is the biggest reason why I don't look forward to driving the thing...." One of our biggest complaints has been the CX-5's lack of power. It's definitely an issue, but it shouldn't be a deal-breaker if you have some interest in this vehicle. I've gotten used to it for the most part, and it helps that I'm not an aggressive driver. If I need a quick burst of speed, I'll switch on Sport mode to make the throttle a little more responsive." The Mazda is NOT the driver's choice in the compact crossover class. That honor now belongs to the CR-V. Not only is it apparent on back-to-back test drives, but the numbers on the track all favor the CR-V. It has a faster 0-60 mph time and a shorter braking distance."

[@MrNemo721]

@@normt5463 LOL the infamous Norm! how about you pay attention to the discussion here? I too read/watch all the reviews. The comments are not about the base engine being slow , it's about the reviewers not being able to discern the difference between the base and the TURBO. 186ft Lb at 4000RPM vs. 310 lb ft at 2000 RPM is VERY noticeable And don't make me laugh with the pro-CR-V comments, were you not shitting on it on other for Oil Dilution problems and such on other videos? Plus that CVT sucks anyway, Driver's choice my ass. So what if it is 0.5 sec faster than a base CX-5?

[@Joseph-du8ws]

Go watch KBB vids then. They are hella boring videos to watch but to each his own. Also, they don't have a comparison video of any of these vehicles (or many others), so not sure how you can get your comparison fix with them. Maybe you like single car reviews that are not that fun to watch.

[@2TroubleDIYandReviews]

Elana's reviews are my favorite online. I hope these auto manufacturers are paying attention to her.

[@wrzl1675]

RAV4 does have cooled front seats in that trim level and you even showed the button for it in the video. Lol

[@kubanskiloewe]

my Lexus have cooled fornt seats but even in stage 3 i feel nothing but noise from a electric fan under the seat....i thought the seats were connected to the AC but they arent. So, these fan does near nothing except of noise and bleeding the Hybrid battery.

[@saxopio6280]

How dare you challenge these reviewers? HOW DARE YOU! lol

[@joshmiller1640]

@@saxopio6280 Hahaha

[@becoolenough]

@@kubanskiloewe My Lexus RX450h cooler seats works great for me, can't drive without it in summer time since I got my first RX back to 10 yrs ago

[@kubanskiloewe]

@@becoolenough yeah i have to admit now with 40°C i feel some airflow at level 3 but perhaps the perforated leather is dirty and full with shit :-) seems my second front drive shaft will gone in a few thousand ....makes noise when braking and accelerating with much torque on them. Or loosen bolts.

[@alexnieve1764]

RAV4 is better SUV all around

[@pbentsonable]

Don’t understand why the reviewers always bash the Rav4, I’ve driven the new one like 4 times and it’s a great suv.

[@pbentsonable]

Nikefan8 nothing is refined about a cvt and and a engine with problems. Only thing wrong with the Toyota is no power passenger seat.

[@Lucky8s]

@@pbentsonable Wouldn't say that about CVTs. Both Toyota and Honda use some nice and smooth ones. The RAV4 is a great choice but it has some faults. I'm 180 cm or 5'11 I think and I can't sit in the front passenger seat if the car has a moon roof. I'm literally pushing against the ceiling. There's also a bit more wallow around bends. But yeah, I can't find anything that detracts too much from the car.

[@joshmiller1640]

​@@pbentsonable Rav4 is okay, but the CX-5 is like driving a luxury car. I have driven all three and Mazda is my choice. Nothing wrong with the Rav4 though, but don't car for the Honda at all.

[@pbentsonable]

Dennis Xu I’m 6’7” and fit just fine in all three of these. And I’m allowed to not like cvts. A lot of people don’t like them. And they all drive great.

[@timkudryavtsev4133]

In my opinion, the fact that you can load less luggage in the boot of CX-5 is a very strange point to mention. Realistically, how often people would load up their SUVs to the max like in the video? I doubt it is that often. Carrying groceries and shopping goods, taking kids to school and back that is the main point here. In this regard, all three vehicles have more than enough space for an ordinary Joe. If you need more space however, go for FORD TRANSIT VAN. Simple. With regards to comfort and interior CX-5 is way ahead of it`s competitors. Have you ever wondered why Mazda does not have CVT transmissions? As someone mentioned in the comments below practicality and run costs are something that should have been mentioned. CVTs are notorious for being endless money pits. Biggest complaints people had in previous models of CX-5 is that it lacked turbo as it was not powerful enough. Now Mazda added turbo and people are complaining that power isn`t everything. Seriously? In terms of fuel economy RAV4 hybrid version is the best.

[@mehwishabbasi1386]

What about the oil dilution issue in Turbo CRV ? or is it resolved?

[@carapapenfuss2663]

This is not the car I’d take on a trip with friends no way.. CRV all the way!

[@Corkfish1]

I'm more interested in how each drives when it has 200,000 miles on it

[@melissam.vidanueva5474]

What do you drive?

[@Corkfish1]

@@melissam.vidanueva5474 I have a 2014 mazda with 103,000 miles on it. I've owned a Toyota, Nissan, Subaru and Honda in the past

[@Corkfish1]

@@MoreEXP4ME the Honda's were great. The Toyota was perhaps the worst car I ever owned. I bought a brand new 1990 Toyota tercel and it basically fell apart at 50,000 miles. That said Toyota's have a great reputation so I assume my experience was a fluke.

[@DJGeorgeDisco]

I have a 2018 RAV4. Worst car I have ever owned.

[@Corkfish1]

@@DJGeorgeDisco transmission issues? I was thinking of getting one of the new rav4s, but I've heard they are already having issues.

[@bigpapa5811]

I own a 2020 Rav4 limited awd, and I live in New Mexico. Have never experienced any problems climbing the mountains out here or lacking power to go off road. Seats are very comfortable and you failed to mention it's the only non turbo. So take a non turbo version of the others and try your power testing again.

[@garnerlibato4887]

Honda is careful not to put too many features and tech in the CR-V they don't want to overlap their Acura RDX.

[@simplyaji921]

Thank you guys so much. This helped me out a bunch

[@ryanlittleton5615]

Really like all three, but I'll take the Mazda.

[@edgardoamado7008]

You have to talk about reliability and past issues, because costumers tend to buy these car, not just lease them. Big picture here guys .

[@normt5463]

Terrible... chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/06/10/honda-cr-v-mark-baranski-not-welcome-joliet-dealership-invoice/

[@dirkcurritzki9585]

35k+??? would go for the base rdx

[@chief8079]

I just love the boxy rear shape of the CR-V, compared to the curvy CX-5 and RAV4. Practicality ftw

[@2012vwrabbit]

You forgot to mention about oil leaking issue with the crv engine

[@2012vwrabbit]

Too early to say it's no longer an issue It remains to be seen and ..... The CVT tranny is not reliable CVT is so expensive to repair also sounds terrible

[@Fadic4]

2012vwrabbit How is the cvt not reliable. They’ve been using cvt the longest with no issues. By the way, you don’t write cvt tranny. That’s like says continuously variable transmission transmission.

[@JJustinXu]

Yes

[@Phrancis5]

Sorry, but there are many more CRV owners that don't have the oil dilution issue. Our 2017 is still running fine - and Honda/Subaru CVTs are far more reliable and less drony than first gen CVTs from Nissan.

[@JJustinXu]

Phrancis5 that may be true, but it was still recalled and still have issues. Time will tell.

[@angelasauceda7548]

I agree with it not being a car meant for 5 passengers - the hump in the middle, narrow middle seat with, usb and controls in the rear armrest 😢 With two kids who often bring along a friend, we had to rule it out. The CR-V seems more comfortable for everyone.

[@tinhinnh]

‘19 Rav4 has 25 more hp than the old one yet “Its been slipping in performance” 😂

[@tommy13965]

Cause its a econo box with a weak engine that toyota sells for 40k what a ripoff.

[@tinhinnh]

its the best selling car they can rip you off if they want to haha...most people buy the base/mid trim anyway so stop crying 🤣

[@tommy13965]

tinhinnh me cry you must be joking if you like over priced plastic boxes be my guest.

[@normt5463]

@@tinhinnh best selling compact SUV on the rental lots too.

[@AwesomeIsMyMotto]

They hate on the Rav-4 and make it look like it's the worst but failed to mention that it one has a sport mode to make up for what it lacks in acceleration and has an ENTIRE MODEL (Rav-4 adventure or trail) dedicated to being off road capable for people who are into and/or need that.

[@67daltonknox]

No mention of Honda's 1.5 turbo oil dilution problems. Too early to know if the software fix will prevent premature engine wear?

[@moebetta9572]

Which year had that problem

[@Tushkoo270]

MOEBETTA 2017 & 2018

[@edbreyer]

​@@moebetta9572 All GEN5 CRVs (2017-19) with the 1.5turbo engine are vulnerable to oil dilution. The "fix" has NOT eliminated the issue - I know because I have a 2018. I LOVE the features of the car but can't recommend because of oil dilution. Time will tell if it causes premature engine wear. Meanwhile I bought the HondaCare 8 year / 120,000 bumper-to-bumper warranty and change my oil when the Maintenance Minder says it still has 50% remaining. Guess what? I ALWAYS remove about 1/4 to 1/3 quart more "fluid" than was put in (i.e. gas is getting into the oil).

[@parkland4530]

I own a 2018 CRV in a cold climate. After the 'Fix' I thought that it was at least improved. The oil only rose t the top of the plastic in the winter and held around the full mark earlier this summer. However, thought the temps are still warm, the oil has once again risen to the top of the plastic. I hope that this isn't a sign of even higher levels to come this winter. Also these reviews made no mention of the lack of cabin heat or the poor cabin climate control.. I cant recommend this car..

[@67daltonknox]

@@parkland4530 Appreciate the comment. As most engine wear occurs on cold startup, the fact that gas is passing the rings mostly at this time makes me worry about excessive engine wear.

[@kamiranmardambeck4872]

Why you guys didn't consider the Forester in your comparison?

[@The3masters]

My fam owns the 2019 crv and it has the best back seat legroom for sure yet the drive is most definitely not smooth, the acceleration feels droning with a delay

[@edbreyer]

As a 2018 CRV owner - here's my public service announcement: >>> All GEN5 CRVs (2017-19) with the 1.5turbo engine are vulnerable to oil dilution. The "fix" has NOT eliminated the issue in mine or many others (not all have it). I LOVE the features of my CRV but can't recommend it because of the oil dilution. Time will tell if it causes premature engine wear. Meanwhile I bought the HondaCare 8 year / 120,000 bumper-to-bumper warranty and change my oil when the Maintenance Minder says it still has 50% remaining - and ALWAYS get out about 1/4 to 1/3 quart more "fluid" than was put in (i.e. gas is getting into the oil). Since most owners don't change their oil - or even open their hoods - I believe the vast majority of CRV owners aren't even aware they have oil dilution and that Honda is betting that any potential engine damage won't occur until well after the warranty has expired.

[@chads3852]

Dave B 28 k miles on mine , 100k warranty.

[@edbreyer]

@@chads3852 Good to hear - so far so good! I usually keep my vehicles past 100K miles - which may not happen with this one. :(