Mazda vs. Toyota

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Mazda and Toyota contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Mazda and Toyota cars.

When comparing the Mazda brand to the Toyota brand, Mazda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, fuel efficiency, towing capacity and safety. Toyota has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, overall quality, reliability, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.

Mazda versus Toyota: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mazda versus Toyota pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mazda in 8 out of 15 vehicle comparisons. Mazda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 12 out of 15 comparisons. Toyota models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 15 out of 15 comparisons.

Mazda versus Toyota: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Toyota vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 8 out of 15 model comparisons, with Mazda offering more horsepower in 7 comparisons. Mazda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mazda offers a greater towing capacity in 5 out of 13 comparisons. Toyota offers greater towing capacity in 4 out of 13 comparisons, and in 4 comparisons Mazda and Toyota have the same towing capacity.

Mazda versus Toyota: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Mazda versus Toyota overall quality ratings shows Toyota with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 7 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Toyota has the advantage in 6 out of 7 comparisons. Mazda has better safety ratings in 7 out of 14 comparisons while Toyota has better safety ratings in 2 out of 14 comparisons. Mazda and Toyota tie for safety in 5 comparisons. Toyota shows higher ratings for retained value in 15 out of 15 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Mazda has the better car ranking in 1 category: CX-9 in Best Midsize SUVs. Toyota has better car rankings in 8 categories: Toyota Land Cruiser in Best 5-seater SUVs, Toyota Sequoia in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Toyota Corolla in Best Compact Cars, Toyota RAV4 in Best Crossover SUVs, Toyota Camry in Best Midsize Cars, Toyota Yaris in Best Small Cars, Toyota RAV4 in Best Small SUVs, and Toyota Land Cruiser in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 6 categories: Toyota Highlander in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Toyota Camry in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Toyota 4Runner in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Toyota Corolla in Most Reliable Small Cars, Toyota RAV4 in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Toyota Land Cruiser in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Mazda CX-9 in Safest Crossover SUVs, Mazda Mazda6 in Safest Midsize Cars, Mazda CX-9 in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Mazda CX-9 in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Toyota has better car rankings in 2 categories: Toyota Highlander Hybrid in Safest Hybrid SUVs and Toyota Yaris in Safest Small Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Toyota has better car rankings in 4 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Toyota 4Runner in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, Toyota Corolla in Best Small Cars for the Money, and Toyota RAV4 in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Mazda offers 9 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Toyota offers 14 SUVs, 7 sedans, 2 coupes, 4 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Mazda offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle. Toyota offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 15 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

Mazda offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Toyota offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.