Mazda MX-5 NA or Toyota RAV4 I (XA10)?

1990–1998 vs 1994–2000 · Convertible vs SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: MX-5 NA 3,970 mm, RAV4 I (XA10) 4,115 mm — a 15 cm difference.
Boot: MX-5 NA 140 l, RAV4 I (XA10) 409 l.
Lowest consumption: MX-5 NA 7.5 l/100 km, RAV4 I (XA10) 9 l/100 km.
Power: MX-5 NA 66–96 kW, RAV4 I (XA10) 95 kW.
Standard equipment: MX-5 NA 11 items (Base), RAV4 I (XA10) 16 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda MX-5 NA1990–1998 · 4 engines · Base, SESpecifications →Listings →

Toyota RAV4 I (XA10)1994–2000 · 5 engines · Standard, GX, EX, VXSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda MX-5 NA1990–1998no listings	Toyota RAV4 I (XA10)1994–2000no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,950 mm–3,970 mm	Length3,705 mm–4,115 mm
Width	Width1,675 mm	Width1,695 mm
Height	Height1,230 mm	Height1,650 mm–1,665 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,265 mm	Wheelbase2,200 mm–2,410 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance195 mm–200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume120 l–140 l	Trunk volume120 l–409 l
Curb weight	Curb weight955 kg–1,040 kg	Curb weight1,150 kg–1,260 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank58 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1990–1998	Production years1994–2000
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines5
Power	Power66–96 kW (90–131 hp)	Power95 kW (129 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–1.8	Displacement (l)2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.5 l/100 km · 1.6 90	Lowest consumption9 l/100 km · 2.0 3-door
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 1.8 131	Best 0–100 km/h10 s · 2.0 3-door
Top speed	Top speed197 km/h	Top speed170 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim11 · Base	Items in the base trim16 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim17 · SE	Items in the top trim24 · EX
Equipment · Comfort3 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
2 Seats	2 Seats✓	2 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety0 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda MX-5 NA or Toyota RAV4 I (XA10)?

Length: Toyota RAV4 I (XA10) 4,115 mm, Mazda MX-5 NA 3,970 mm (a 145 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,410 vs 2,265 mm. Boot: 409 vs 140 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda MX-5 NA or Toyota RAV4 I (XA10)?

The most frugal Mazda MX-5 NA uses 7.5 l/100 km (1.6 90); the most frugal Toyota RAV4 I (XA10) 9 l/100 km (2.0 3-door).

Which is more powerful — Mazda MX-5 NA or Toyota RAV4 I (XA10)?

The strongest Mazda MX-5 NA makes 96 kW (131 hp) (1.8 131); the strongest Toyota RAV4 I (XA10) 95 kW (129 hp) (2.0).

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