2022 Mazda CX-9 vs 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime
The Mazda CX-9 wins clearly, 89.2 to 81.5, 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, 89.2 to 81.5, on safety, space & cargo, performance. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2022 Mazda CX-9overall 89.2 | 2022 Toyota RAV4 Primeoverall 81.5 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 60.4 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 74.4 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 71.4 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 78 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 89.2 | 81.5 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 4 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Mazda CX-9 and Toyota RAV4 Prime
Mazda CX-9: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Toyota RAV4 Prime: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2022 Mazda CX-9 wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (11 against 22 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 74).
- It seats 7 against 5.
Where the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime answers
- It costs $1,150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,750 against $2,900).
- It is rated 38 combined against 23 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- 11 driver assists filed with NHTSA.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
specs not availableSafety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPMazda CX-9
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Toyota RAV4 Prime
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 23V478000 · 43,442 vehicles
- high Air Bags 22V519000 · 3,533 vehicles
- moderate Electronic 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 | $2,900 | $1,750 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | — | 2 yr |
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, 89.2 to 81.5, 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 89.2 and the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime 81.5. 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.
What are the biggest differences between the 2022 Mazda CX-9 and the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime?
Where the 2022 Mazda CX-9 wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (11 against 22 filed with NHTSA), has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 74), and seats 7 against 5. Where the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime answers: it costs $1,150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,750 against $2,900) and is rated 38 combined against 23 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: 11 driver assists filed with NHTSA.