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 used car pricing, towing capacity and safety. Toyota has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, 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 lower new vehicle starting prices for both Mazda and Toyota in 5 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. Mazda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 7 out of 9 comparisons. Toyota models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 10 out of 10 comparisons.

Mazda versus Toyota: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Toyota vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 10 model comparisons, with Mazda offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. Toyota offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Mazda offers a greater towing capacity in 7 out of 9 comparisons. Toyota offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 9 comparisons, and in 1 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 1 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Toyota has the advantage in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Mazda has better safety ratings in 7 out of 9 comparisons. Mazda and Toyota tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Toyota shows higher ratings for retained value in 10 out of 10 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback in Best Compact Cars and Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback in Best Small Cars.Toyota has better car rankings in 7 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Best 5-seater SUVs, Toyota Sequoia in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Toyota RAV4 in Best Crossover SUVs, Toyota Camry in Best Midsize Cars, Toyota Highlander in Best Midsize SUVs, Toyota RAV4 in Best Small SUVs, and Toyota Land Cruiser in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Mazda has the better car ranking in 1 category: Mazda3 Hatchback in Most Reliable Small Cars. Toyota has better car rankings in 5 categories: Toyota RAV4 in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Toyota Camry in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Toyota 4Runner in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, 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-30 in Safest Crossover SUVs, Mazda CX-90 in Safest Midsize SUVs, Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback in Safest Small Cars, and Mazda CX-90 in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Toyota has better car rankings in 2 categories: Toyota Venza (hybrid) in Safest Hybrid SUVs and Toyota Camry in Safest Midsize Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 3 categories: Mazda CX-5 in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Best Small Cars for the Money, and Mazda CX-5 in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Mazda offers 8 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Toyota offers 17 SUVs, 7 sedans, 2 coupes, 5 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Mazda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 2 plug-in hybrids. Toyota offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 17 hybrids, 4 plug-in hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

Mazda offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Toyota offers 20 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.