2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. 2019 Volvo XC40
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and 2019 Volvo XC40 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and the 2019 Volvo XC40.
When comparing the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's and the 2019 Volvo XC40's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The 2019 Volvo XC40 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's and the 2019 Volvo XC40's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a better car than the 2019 Volvo XC40.
Pricing: A used 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid ranges from $21,920 to $34,069 while a used 2019 Volvo XC40 is priced between $19,992 to $29,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid loses 30.4 percent of its value and the 2019 Volvo XC40 loses 44.2 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid retains 13.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Volvo XC40.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid’s base engine makes 219 horsepower, and the 2019 Volvo XC40 base engine makes 187 horsepower. The RAV4 Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 40 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 551 miles. The XC40 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 469 miles. This gives the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Volvo XC40. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and the 2019 Volvo XC40 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,850
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$30,448
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$27,700 - $35,795
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$33,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$35,566
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$23,200 - $52,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$28,317
Price Range:
$21,920 - $34,069
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$23,524
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$19,744 - $28,317
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
210
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
76,896
# Good or Great Deals:
52
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$25,415
Price Range:
$19,992 - $29,998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$25,524
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$17,213 - $42,906
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
74
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
55,635
# Good or Great Deals:
35
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
6.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volvo XC40 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
6.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
4.8 - 7.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
7.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Volvo XC40
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
6.1 - 7.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.5 - 4.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 7.8
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Rankings
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29 out of / 32Volvo XC40 Rankings
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54 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Trim Levels
LE, Limited, XLE, XSE
2019 Volvo XC40 Trim Levels
T4 Inscription, T4 Momentum, T4 R-Design, T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
219 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
187 hp @ 4700 rpm
Torque:
221 foot-lbs @ 1400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
41 / 38 / 40
Range (city/hwy):
595 / 551 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 33 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
327 / 469 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
37.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
69.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
136.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
20.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
118.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3710 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
180.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3564 lbs
Width:
80.1 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
174.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Flame
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
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Silver
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White
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Exterior Colors
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Interior Colors
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