2026 Mazda CX-50 vs 2026 Toyota RAV4:
Safety comparison — crash avoidance & crash test ratings
Side-by-side comparison of standard crash-avoidance technologies and NHTSA/IIHS crash test ratings. Driver assistance and convenience features are covered in the full comparison.
Quick take
The Mazda CX-50 leads in overall safety with a MotiveGrid Safety Score of 99 vs 72 — a 27-point gap driven by stronger crash-avoidance features and/or higher NHTSA/IIHS ratings. In crash avoidance, the Mazda CX-50 includes 2 more standard features (2 of 4 key technologies vs 0). The Mazda CX-50 achieves a higher IIHS designation (Top Safety Pick+ vs Not awarded). Overall, the Mazda CX-50 has the stronger safety package, leading on 3 of 6 measured features versus 0 for the Toyota RAV4 (3 tied). Check the full comparison for cost of ownership, powertrain, and livability scores — safety is one of five pillars in the MotiveGrid Score.
Crash avoidance(2–0–2)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Mazda CX-50 vs Toyota RAV4)
Crash test ratings(1–0–1)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Mazda CX-50 vs Toyota RAV4)
Data reflects standard equipment at the base MSRP. Optional packages like Ford BlueCruise, GM Super Cruise, and Tesla FSD are not scored (Tesla FSD is the lone curated exception). Crash test data from NHTSA and IIHS. ADAS data verified against manufacturer spec pages.
See the full Mazda CX-50 vs Toyota RAV4 comparison — all five pillars including cost of ownership, powertrain, driver assistance, and livability: