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Toyota Prius Prime vs. Toyota RAV4

In comparing the Toyota Prius Prime's and the Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius Prime has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Toyota RAV4 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Prius Prime's and the Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 is a better car than the Toyota Prius Prime.

Toyota Prius Prime vs. Toyota RAV4 Pricing

For a new model, the Toyota Prius Prime's price is between $34,592 and $44,594, with the Toyota RAV4 priced between $31,030 and $41,639.

Toyota Prius Prime vs. Toyota RAV4 Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Prius Prime loses 40.5 percent of its value and the Toyota RAV4 loses 34.7 percent of its value. This means the Toyota RAV4 retains 5.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Prius Prime.

Toyota Prius Prime vs. Toyota RAV4 Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Prius Prime is 8.1 out of 10 while the Toyota RAV4's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Prius Prime being ranked 2 out of 9 Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) and the Toyota RAV4 being ranked 3 out of 19 Best Small SUVs.

Toyota Prius Prime vs. Toyota RAV4 Reliability Rating

iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Prius Prime is 5.7 out of 10. For the Toyota RAV4 the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Toyota RAV4 an advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota Prius Prime.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Toyota Prius Prime’s base engine makes 220 horsepower, and the Toyota RAV4 base engine makes 203 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Toyota RAV4, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota Prius Prime, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Prius Prime and the Toyota RAV4 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$34,592 - $44,594

Used Asking Price:

-

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

40.5%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$31,030 - $41,639

Used Asking Price:

$30,382 - $38,922

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

34.7%

Toyota Prius Prime Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

5.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.5 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Toyota RAV4 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.4 / 10

Retained Value:

8.5 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Toyota Prius Prime Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Hybrid Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 12

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 12

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 12

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

1 / 9

Hybrid Hatchbacks with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 7

Hybrid Hatchbacks with the Most Horsepower

1 / 7

Best Japanese Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 2

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

2 / 9

Best Hybrid Hatchbacks

2 / 7

Best Japanese Hybrid Hatchbacks

2 / 4

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

2 / 4

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 25

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 9

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

3 / 9

Hybrid Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value

3 / 7

Best Japanese Hybrid Midsize Cars

3 / 4

Hybrid Cars with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 25

Most Affordable Hybrid Midsize Cars

4 / 4

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 25

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

5 / 9

Most Comfortable Hybrid Hatchbacks

5 / 7

Most Affordable Hybrid Hatchbacks

5 / 5

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars

6 / 12

Best Japanese Hybrid Cars

6 / 11

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

6 / 9

Best Hybrid Hatchbacks for Tall People

6 / 7

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Tall People

8 / 9

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize Cars

9 / 12

Best Hybrid Cars

10 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

10 / 25

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

10 / 15

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars for Tall People

11 / 12

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

14 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

16 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

23 / 25

Toyota RAV4 Rankings

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

2 / 19

Best Small SUVs

3 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

3 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

3 / 11

Best Japanese Small SUVs

3 / 10

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

4 / 26

Most Reliable Small SUVs

4 / 19

Best Japanese Crossover SUVs

5 / 27

Best Japanese 5-seater SUVs

5 / 21

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

5 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs

6 / 66

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

6 / 66

Best Off-road Small SUVs

6 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

7 / 19

Best 5-seater SUVs

8 / 55

5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

9 / 55

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

10 / 66

Most Affordable Small SUVs

11 / 19

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

15 / 66

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

15 / 66

Best 5-seater SUVs for Towing

17 / 55

Best Off-road 5-seater SUVs

18 / 55

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

18 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

19 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

22 / 66

5-seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

22 / 55

Most Affordable 5-seater SUVs

25 / 53

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

26 / 62

5-seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

28 / 55

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

30 / 66

Safest Crossover SUVs

34 / 66

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

37 / 66

Best 5-seater SUVs for Tall People

54 / 55

Most Comfortable 5-seater SUVs

55 / 55

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

61 / 66

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

66 / 66

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Plug-In Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Toyota Prius Prime Trim Levels

SE, XSE, XSE Premium

Toyota RAV4 Trim Levels

Adventure, LE, Limited, TRD Off-Road, XLE, XLE Premium

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 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

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

220 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.064 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

203 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

184 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.060 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


27 / 35 / 30

Range (city/hwy):

392 / 508 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Equipment

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

52.8 inches

Cargo Space:

20.3 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

26.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

111.5 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:

3461 lbs

Width:

70.2 inches

Height:

55.9 inches

Length:

181.1 inches

Wheelbase:

108.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.6 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3370 lbs

Width:

73 inches

Height:

67 inches

Length:

180.9 inches

Wheelbase:

105.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.4 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P195/60R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

225/65R17

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