Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs Toyota Prius Prime
Overview | |
MSRP$28,900 | MSRP$28,220 |
Listings681 | Listings231 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Reviews SummaryA 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid pays for itself in a little more than three years. We’ll show you the math later in this review, but based on national averages, it goes from being more expensive to buy to saving you money after about three years of ownership. Toyota sells the model year 2021 RAV4 in Hybrid LE, Hybrid XLE, Hybrid XSE (with or without Technology Package), and Hybrid Limited trim levels. Pricing runs from $32,950 to $43,350, not including an $1,860 destination charge. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity1.6 kWh | EV Battery Capacity8.8 kWh |
MPG City41 | MPG City145 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway121 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)5.5 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)2 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)5.5 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)2 hours |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.6 kWh | EV Battery Capacity8.8 kWh |
MPG City41 | MPG City145 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway121 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space37.6 cu ft | Cargo Space19.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3690 lbs | Curb Weight3365 lbs |
Height67.0 in | Height57.9 in |
Length180.9 in | Length182.9 in |
Width73.0 in | Width69.3 in |
Wheelbase105.9 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload1230 lbs | Maximum Payload840 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1750 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,900 | $28,220 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | A 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid pays for itself in a little more than three years. We’ll show you the math later in this review, but based on national averages, it goes from being more expensive to buy to saving you money after about three years of ownership. Toyota sells the model year 2021 RAV4 in Hybrid LE, Hybrid XLE, Hybrid XSE (with or without Technology Package), and Hybrid Limited trim levels. Pricing runs from $32,950 to $43,350, not including an $1,860 destination charge. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.6 kWh | 8.8 kWh |
MPG City | 41 | 145 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 121 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 5.5 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 5.5 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2 hours | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.6 kWh | 8.8 kWh |
MPG City | 41 | 145 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 121 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 37.6 cu ft | 19.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3690 lbs | 3365 lbs |
Height | 67.0 in | 57.9 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 182.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 69.3 in |
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1230 lbs | 840 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1750 lbs | |

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