Toyota venza vs mazda cx 5

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Overview

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Cargo Box Dimensions

Box Width (Wheelhousings)

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Soul Red Crystal Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

Black, Cloth Seat Trim

Black, SofTex Seat Trim
Mocha, SofTex Seat Trim

Black, Fabric Seat Trim
Boulder, Fabric Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Corrosion

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

Roadside Assistance

2 Years / Unlimited Miles

Hybrid/Electric Components

Safety

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In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the Venza are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out. The CX-5 doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

The Toyota Venza has a standard driver’s side knee airbag mounted low on the dashboard. The knee airbag helps prevent the driver from sliding under the seatbelts or the main frontal airbag; this keeps the driver better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. A knee airbag also helps keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The CX-5 doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The Venza has a standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The CX-5 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the Venza. But it costs extra on the CX-5.

Both the Venza and the CX-5 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Toyota Venza is safer than the Mazda CX-5:

	Venza	CX-5
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Chest Compression	.4 inches	.5 inches
Leg Forces (l/r)	340/190 lbs.	449/262 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the Venza is 1.4% to 1.9% less likely to roll over than the CX-5.

Warranty

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Venza for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Mazda doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the CX-5.

There are over 2 times as many Toyota dealers as there are Mazda dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Venza’s warranty.

Reliability

The battery on the Venza is in the trunk, which protects it from hot underhood temperatures that can degrade battery life. By keeping the Venza’s battery 20 to 30 degrees cooler, its life is increased by years. The CX-5’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are better in initial quality than Mazda vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota 13th in initial quality, above the industry average. With 20 more problems per 100 vehicles, Mazda is ranked 23rd, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Mazda vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 23 more problems per 100 vehicles, Mazda is ranked 14th.

Engine

The Venza’s 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid produces 32 more horsepower (219 vs. 187) than the CX-5’s standard 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the Toyota Venza is faster than the Mazda CX-5 4 cyl.:

	Venza	CX-5
Zero to 60 MPH	7.5 sec	8.7 sec
Quarter Mile	15.7 sec	16.7 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	87.8 MPH	78.3 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Venza gets better mileage than the CX-5:

			MPG
Venza
	AWD	2.5 4-cyl. Hybrid	40 city/37 hwy
CX-5
	FWD	2.5 DOHC 4-cyl.	25 city/31 hwy
		2.5 turbo 4-cyl.	23 city/28 hwy
	AWD	2.5 DOHC 4-cyl.	24 city/30 hwy
		2.5 turbo 4-cyl.	22 city/27 hwy

Regenerative brakes improve the Venza’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The CX-5 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

In heavy traffic or at stop lights the Venza’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. The CX-5 doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Toyota Venza uses regular unleaded gasoline. The CX-5 with the 2.5 turbo 4-cylinder engine requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Toyota Venza higher (7 out of 10) than the Mazda CX-5 (5 to 7). This means the Venza produces up to 8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the CX-5 every 15,000 miles.

Transmission

The Venza has a standard continuously variable transmission (CVT). With no “steps” between gears, it can keep the engine at the most efficient speed for fuel economy, or keep it at its peak horsepower indefinitely for maximum acceleration. The CX-5 doesn’t offer a CVT.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Venza’s standard front brake rotors are larger than those on the CX-5:

Venza

CX-5

Front Rotors

12 inches

11.7 inches

The Venza stops much shorter than the CX-5:

	Venza	CX-5
70 to 0 MPH	179 feet	184 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	121 feet	136 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

The Venza LE’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 60 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the CX-5 Sport/Touring’s standard 65 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Venza LE has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the CX-5 Sport/Touring.

Suspension and Handling

The Venza Limited handles at .79 G’s, while the CX-5 Signature AWD pulls only .78 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Venza Limited executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the CX-5 Grand Touring AWD (27.7 seconds @ .62 average G’s vs. 28.5 seconds @ .58 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the Venza has a greater minimum ground clearance than the CX-5 (7.68 vs. 7.5 inches), allowing the Venza to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

The front grille of the Venza uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The CX-5 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

Passenger Space

The Venza has .3 inches more front shoulder room and 2.1 inches more rear shoulder room than the CX-5.

Cargo Capacity

An available locking center console keeps your small valuables safer in the Venza. The CX-5 doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the Venza’s liftgate can be opened and closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The CX-5 doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its liftgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

Ergonomics

The Venza’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The CX-5 doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The power windows standard on both the Venza and the CX-5 have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Venza is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The CX-5 prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

If the windows are left open on the Venza the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows at the outside door handle or from a distance using the keyless remote. (This window function must be activated by your Toyota service department.) The driver of the CX-5 can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Venza’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Mazda only offers heated mirrors on the CX-5 Grand Touring/Signature.

The Venza has a standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air conditioning is only available on the CX-5 Touring/Grand Touring/Signature/Carbon Edition.

Both the Venza and the CX-5 offer rear vents. For greater rear passenger comfort, the Venza has standard rear air conditioning vents to keep rear occupants cool in summer or warm in winter. The CX-5 doesn’t offer rear air conditioning vents, only heat vents.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Toyota Venza has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The CX-5 doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

Economic Advantages

The Venza will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Venza will retain 56.16% to 56.27% of its original price after five years, while the CX-5 only retains 50.99% to 52.92%.

What is better a Toyota or Mazda?

Essentially, Mazda has emerged as the most dependable brand by sticking to the same formula. CR gave Mazda an overall model score of 83. Toyota and Lexus come in at second and third with scores of 74 and 71, respectively. These carmakers fare better than most because of their conventional way of building cars.

What is a Toyota Venza comparable to?

The Toyota Venza competes against a strong group of great-selling compact crossovers, the Toyota RAV4 among them. The RAV4 shares the Venza's structure, but is more macho, better controlled, and more off-road focused. The Subaru Forester is an excellent value with more off-road capability.

Is a Toyota Venza worth buying?

Is the Toyota Venza a Good SUV? The 2022 Toyota Venza is a good option if you're shopping for a hybrid SUV. The Venza has a refined and fuel-efficient powertrain that can return up to 40/37 mpg city/highway. The interior is comfortable and nicely trimmed, and it's packed with standard convenience and safety features.

Why Venza was discontinued?

In 2015, Toyota announced that the first-generation Venza would be discontinued after the 2015 model year. According to Toyota, there are three factors that contributed to this decision: customer preference, competitiveness within the segment and deteriorating sales.

Toyota venza vs mazda cx 5

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Cargo Box Dimensions

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Safety

Warranty

Reliability

Engine

Fuel Economy and Range

Environmental Friendliness

Transmission

Brakes and Stopping

Tires and Wheels

Suspension and Handling

Chassis

Passenger Space

Cargo Capacity

Ergonomics

Economic Advantages

What is better a Toyota or Mazda?

What is a Toyota Venza comparable to?

Is a Toyota Venza worth buying?

Why Venza was discontinued?

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