2022 Mazda CX-9 vs 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime
The Mazda CX-9 wins clearly, 89.3 to 81, on safety, space & cargo, performance. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is ahead on fuel & range.
2022 Mazda CX-9
The 2022 Mazda CX-9 is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV. The most efficient version, the CX-9 4WD, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall c…
2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid compact SUV. The most efficient version, the RAV4 Prime 4WD, is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined.…
2022 Mazda CX-9
Clear winThe Mazda CX-9 wins clearly, 89.3 to 81, on safety, space & cargo, performance. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2022 Mazda CX-9overall 89.3 | 2022 Toyota RAV4 Primeoverall 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 60.9 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 73 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 71.4 |
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 78 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 89.3 | 81 |
Mazda CX-9: model-level data · Toyota RAV4 Prime: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPMazda CX-9
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Toyota RAV4 Prime
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System23V478000 · 43,442 vehicles
- highAir Bags22V519000 · 3,533 vehicles
- minorElectronic Stability Control (Esc)22V239000 · 458,110 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Mazda CX-9 | Toyota RAV4 Prime | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | PHEV |
| EPA configuration compared | CX-9 4WD | RAV4 Prime 4WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 38 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,700 | $1,650 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2022 Mazda CX-9 or the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime?
The Mazda CX-9 wins clearly, 89.3 to 81, on safety, space & cargo, performance. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2022 Mazda CX-9 scores 89.3 and the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime 81. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2022 Mazda CX-9 or the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime?
2022 Mazda CX-9: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.