I have not driven a Mazda. I…
I have not driven a Mazda. I have been driving a Rav4 XLE Hybrid AWD for 4 years. MPG is under 40 ONLY when driving over 70 mph, or if it's below freezing temps/snow covered roads. In warm weather city driving, it gets a legitimate 50 mpg (I have pics). Engine start/stop is imperceptible, and the acceleration even in ECO Mode is fantastic with the electric motor powering the rear wheels. In Sport Mode, it kicks @ss. Seriously, in your daily commute, where can you drive it like a sports car? Let's be real. With Toyota's experience and development in hybrid tech, it's doubtful a newcomer surpasses them.