2021 Tesla Model Y vs. 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Tesla Model Y and 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime 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 2021 Tesla Model Y and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime.
When comparing the 2021 Tesla Model Y's and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Tesla Model Y has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Tesla Model Y's and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime is a better car than the 2021 Tesla Model Y.
Pricing: A used 2021 Tesla Model Y ranges from $20,994 to $31,612 while a used 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime is priced between $27,953 to $44,026.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Tesla Model Y loses 60.8 percent of its value and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime loses 34.8 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime retains 26 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Tesla Model Y.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Tesla Model Y’s base engine makes 283 horsepower, and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime base engine makes 302 horsepower. The Model Y is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 244 miles. The RAV4 Prime is rated to deliver an average of 38 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 564 miles.This gives the 2021 Tesla Model Y the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime the advantage in maximum range. The Model Y uses electricity, and the RAV4 Prime uses electricity, regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Tesla Model Y and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
41990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
53945
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
41990 - 65900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
38350
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
32535
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
28030 - 38350
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
26895
Price Range:
20994 - 31612
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
26928
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
26895 - 26960
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
548
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
60885
# Good or Great Deals:
209
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
35534
Price Range:
27953 - 44026
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
26649
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
21121 - 35534
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
112
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
56547
# Good or Great Deals:
70
Tesla Model Y Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota RAV4 Prime Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Tesla Model Y
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
459.5938272830832
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
9.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
3.3 - 459.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.5064173505496266
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.2 - 17.3
Tesla Model Y Rankings
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29 out of / 65Ranking
30 out of / 59Ranking
33 out of / 65Toyota RAV4 Prime Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
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2 out of / 17Ranking
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4 out of / 14Ranking
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6 out of / 17Ranking
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6 out of / 14Ranking
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8 out of / 31Ranking
8 out of / 14Ranking
10 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 36Ranking
11 out of / 14Ranking
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13 out of / 14Ranking
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14 out of / 17Ranking
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16 out of / 17Ranking
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18 out of / 36Ranking
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35 out of / 36Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
2021 Tesla Model Y Trim Levels
Long Range, Performance, Standard Range
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Trim Levels
SE, XSE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 120000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
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:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
283 hp
Torque:
317 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
302 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
127 / 119 / 127
Range (city/hwy):
244 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
75 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10 hours (240V)
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):
40 / 36 / 38
MPGe:
105 / 84 / 94
Range (city/hwy):
622 / 564 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
68 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
33.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
134.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3920 lbs
Width:
83.8 inches
Height:
63.9 inches
Length:
187 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4235 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
180.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
225/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Red
Red Multi-Coat
Silver
Midnight Silver Metallic
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blueprint
Red
Supersonic Red
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Super White
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
White
Black and White
Interior Colors
Black
Black/Red
White
Not available
