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

1998–2005 vs 1994–2000 · Convertible vs SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: MX-5 NB 3,955 mm, RAV4 I (XA10) 4,115 mm — a 16 cm difference.
Boot: MX-5 NB 144 l, RAV4 I (XA10) 409 l.
Lowest consumption: MX-5 NB 7.6 l/100 km, RAV4 I (XA10) 9 l/100 km.
Power: MX-5 NB 81–107 kW, RAV4 I (XA10) 95 kW.
Standard equipment: MX-5 NB 15 items (Base), RAV4 I (XA10) 16 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda MX-5 NB1998–2005 · 3 engines · Base, Sportive, Phoenix, 10th AnniversarySpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Mazda MX-5 NB1998–2005no listings	Toyota RAV4 I (XA10)1994–2000no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,945 mm–3,955 mm	Length3,705 mm–4,115 mm
Width	Width1,680 mm	Width1,695 mm
Height	Height1,225 mm	Height1,650 mm–1,665 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,265 mm	Wheelbase2,200 mm–2,410 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance195 mm–200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume144 l	Trunk volume120 l–409 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,025 kg–1,065 kg	Curb weight1,150 kg–1,260 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank48 l	Fuel tank58 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1998–2005	Production years1994–2000
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines5
Power	Power81–107 kW (110–145 hp)	Power95 kW (129 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–1.8	Displacement (l)2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.6 l/100 km · 1.6 110	Lowest consumption9 l/100 km · 2.0 3-door
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 1.8 146	Best 0–100 km/h10 s · 2.0 3-door
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed170 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · Base	Items in the base trim16 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · Phoenix	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✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
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 · Safety3 · 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-theft2 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
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✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

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

Length: Toyota RAV4 I (XA10) 4,115 mm, Mazda MX-5 NB 3,955 mm (a 160 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,410 vs 2,265 mm. Boot: 409 vs 144 l.

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

The most frugal Mazda MX-5 NB uses 7.6 l/100 km (1.6 110); the most frugal Toyota RAV4 I (XA10) 9 l/100 km (2.0 3-door).

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

The strongest Mazda MX-5 NB makes 107 kW (145 hp) (1.8 146); the strongest Toyota RAV4 I (XA10) 95 kW (129 hp) (2.0).

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