2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 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 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
In comparing the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a better car than the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
Pricing: A used 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid ranges from $21,250 to $35,666 while a used 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is priced between $23,000 to $36,938.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid both lose 30.1 percent of their value.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid makes 219 horsepower. Both the RAV4 Hybrid and the RAV4 Hybrid are rated to deliver an average of 40 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 551 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
28350
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
30760
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
27850 - 36295
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
28900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
32535
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
28030 - 38350
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
28409
Price Range:
21250 - 35666
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
24124
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
20055 - 28409
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
351
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
73796
# Good or Great Deals:
132
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
29978
Price Range:
23000 - 36938
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
26649
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
21121 - 35534
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
678
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
63742
# Good or Great Deals:
288
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
6.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2.5 - 9.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.328
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
7.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
3.5 - 10.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.328
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.175642100102166
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
6.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.1 - 19.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.188947018456769
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.2 - 17.3
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Rankings
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34 out of / 36Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Rankings
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34 out of / 36Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Trim Levels
LE, Limited, XLE, XSE
2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Trim Levels
LE, Limited, XLE, XLE Premium, XSE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
219 hp @ 5700 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:
219 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 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:
2.5 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
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
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
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
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:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
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
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
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:
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:
N/A
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:
37.7 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
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:
3690 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
180.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 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:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Flame
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Super White
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Flame
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Beige
Nutmeg
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Nutmeg
Black
Black
