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Mazda CX-5 vs Renault Rafale – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-5 or Renault Rafale?

Mazda CX-5

3 (1 Reviews)
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Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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You can find all user reviews further down on this page.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda CX-5 has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30000 £, while the Renault Rafale costs 37500 £. That’s a price difference of around 7542 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Rafale manages with 0.60 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L. The difference is about 6.40 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Rafale has a convincingly edge – offering 300 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 159 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Rafale is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.40 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.50 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda CX-5 performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 195 km/h, while the Renault Rafale tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mazda CX-5 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1629 kg compared to 1734 kg. The difference is around 105 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Rafale offers minimal more room – 627 L compared to 583 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-5 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 2019 L, which is about 109 L more than the Renault Rafale.

Who wins the race?

The Renault Rafale proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Renault Rafale is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Mazda CX-5
Renault Rafale

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Renault Rafale

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 200 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.6 - 5 L
  • Electric Range : 97 km
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Mazda CX-5

3 (1 Reviews)
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The Mazda CX-5 blends elegant, athletic styling with a surprisingly engaging driving character, turning routine trips into small, satisfying adventures. Inside it feels thoughtfully built and comfortable, offering sensible practicality and a premium feel that punches above its price.

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Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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The Renault Rafale dresses bold coupé-inspired lines around a practical crossover body, turning heads without trying too hard. Inside it serves up a comfortable, well-equipped cabin and engaging driving manners, making it a clever choice for buyers who want a bit of panache with their daily commute.

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3 (1 Reviews)
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Reviews Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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Martin
4 Dec 2025, 08:40:43

As a Rafale owner, I'm happy with my choice. The car is spacious, feels luxurious, quiet, robust and very efficient at the same time. I also feel more “up to date” compared to the RAV4.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30000 - 39500 £
Price
37500 - 49500 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.4 L
Consumption L/100km
0.6 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
157 - 168 g/km
co2
14 - 109 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1629 - 1671 kg
Curb weight
1734 - 2025 kg
Trunk capacity
583 L
Trunk capacity
539 - 627 L
Length
4690 mm
Length
4710 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1886 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1613 mm
Max trunk capacity
2019 L
Max trunk capacity
1826 - 1910 L
Payload
-
Payload
415 - 444 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
141 HP
Power HP
200 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
195 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
238 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
104 kW
Power kW
147 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Renault

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What drivetrain options does the Mazda CX-5 have?

The Mazda CX-5 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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