Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota RAV4 EV
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota RAV4 and Toyota RAV4 EV 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 Toyota RAV4 and the Toyota RAV4 EV.
When we compare the Toyota RAV4's and the Toyota RAV4 EV's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Toyota RAV4 EV has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Toyota RAV4's and the Toyota RAV4 EV's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 EV is a better car than the Toyota RAV4.
Pricing: A used 2014 Toyota RAV4 ranges from $10,993 to $19,992 while a used 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV is priced between $10,562 to $18,200.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota RAV4’s base engine makes 176 horsepower, and the Toyota RAV4 EV base engine makes 154 horsepower. The RAV4 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles. The RAV4 EV is rated to deliver an average of 78 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 103 miles.This gives the Toyota RAV4 EV the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota RAV4 the advantage in maximum range. The RAV4 uses gasoline, and the RAV4 EV uses electricity.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota RAV4 EV has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Toyota RAV4, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota RAV4 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:
$23,550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$23,328
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$20,150 - $27,680
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$49,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,546
Price Range:
$10,993 - $19,992
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$12,991
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$9,216 - $30,631
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
374
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
123,645
# Good or Great Deals:
108
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,454
Price Range:
$10,562 - $18,200
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
63,619
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Toyota RAV4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota RAV4 EV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota RAV4
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.1 - 4.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
40.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota RAV4 EV
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 16.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Toyota RAV4 Rankings
Ranking
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1 out of / 21Ranking
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1 out of / 19Ranking
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2 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 39Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
5 out of / 30Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 39Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
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14 out of / 39Ranking
16 out of / 67Ranking
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16 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 39Ranking
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19 out of / 19Ranking
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22 out of / 59Ranking
25 out of / 67Ranking
29 out of / 39Ranking
30 out of / 67Ranking
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38 out of / 67Ranking
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65 out of / 67Ranking
66 out of / 67Toyota RAV4 EV Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Toyota RAV4 Trim Levels
LE, Limited, XLE
Toyota RAV4 EV Trim Levels
Base
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
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):
Not yet available
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:
176 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
172 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
154 hp
Torque:
218 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.038 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
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):
24 / 31 / 26
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
382 / 493 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
78 / 74 / 76
Range (city/hwy):
103 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not yet available
Maximum Charging Rate:
6 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Cargo Space:
38.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
73.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
140.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
36.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
73 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
144.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3435 lbs
Width:
72.6 inches
Height:
65.4 inches
Length:
179.9 inches
Wheelbase:
104.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4032 lbs
Width:
71.5 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
180.1 inches
Wheelbase:
104.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue Crush Metallic / Shoreline Blue Pearl
Brown
Pyrite Mica
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl / Super White
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Shoreline Blue Pearl
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Ash
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Ash
