Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. Hyundai KONA Electric
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Hyundai KONA Electric 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 Hybrid and the Hyundai KONA Electric.
In comparing the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's and the Hyundai KONA Electric's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Hyundai KONA Electric has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's and the Hyundai KONA Electric's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a better car than the Hyundai KONA Electric.
Pricing: A used 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid ranges from $32,646 to $45,162 while a used 2025 Hyundai KONA Electric is priced between $26,586 to $39,171. For a new model, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's price is between $34,827 and $45,498, with the Hyundai KONA Electric priced between $30,769 and $43,355.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid loses 30.1 percent of its value and the Hyundai KONA Electric loses 57.8 percent of its value. This means the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid retains 27.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai KONA Electric.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid’s base engine makes 219 horsepower, and the Hyundai KONA Electric base engine makes 133 horsepower. The RAV4 Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 39 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 551 miles. The KONA Electric is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 200 miles.This gives the Hyundai KONA Electric the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid the advantage in maximum range. The RAV4 Hybrid uses regular unleaded, and the KONA Electric uses electricity.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, a hybrid 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 Hyundai KONA Electric, a electric SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.
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:
$34,827 - $45,498
Starting MSRP:
$32,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$35,699
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$28,495 - $44,565
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$30,769 - $43,355
Starting MSRP:
$32,875
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
$39,225
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
$32,875 - $45,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$38,285
Price Range:
$32,646 - $45,162
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$39,518
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$33,748 - $52,824
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$32,136
Price Range:
$26,586 - $39,171
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
$39,162
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
$32,136 - $45,940
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$9,982
Depreciation %:
30.6%
Resale Value $:
$22,618
Residual Value %:
69.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
36.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
30.6% - 53.1%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$19,181
Depreciation %:
58.3%
Resale Value $:
$13,694
Residual Value %:
41.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
59.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
58.3% - 60.7%
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Hyundai KONA Electric Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
14.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
11
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
7.5 - 14.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
32.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai KONA Electric
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2.2 - 19.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
2.4 - 5
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 36Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 14Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 14Ranking
7 out of / 14Ranking
7 out of / 14Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 14Ranking
10 out of / 14Ranking
12 out of / 14Ranking
12 out of / 14Ranking
15 out of / 31Ranking
15 out of / 31Ranking
17 out of / 36Ranking
19 out of / 36Ranking
19 out of / 31Ranking
20 out of / 36Ranking
22 out of / 31Ranking
24 out of / 36Ranking
24 out of / 31Ranking
27 out of / 36Ranking
27 out of / 36Ranking
29 out of / 31Ranking
29 out of / 31Ranking
33 out of / 36Ranking
34 out of / 36Hyundai KONA Electric Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 59Ranking
8 out of / 65Ranking
13 out of / 65Ranking
19 out of / 65Ranking
26 out of / 65Ranking
43 out of / 65Ranking
48 out of / 65Ranking
62 out of / 65Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Trim Levels
LE, Limited, SE, Woodland Edition, XLE, XLE Premium, XSE
Hyundai KONA Electric Trim Levels
Limited, N Line, SE, SEL
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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:
133 hp
Torque:
188 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.037 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 / 39
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
595 / 551 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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:
127 / 105 / 118
Range (city/hwy):
200 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
48.6 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
43 hours (120V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
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
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
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:
37.5 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:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
124.5 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3571 lbs
Width:
71.9 inches
Height:
62 inches
Length:
171.5 inches
Wheelbase:
104.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/60R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Ice Cap
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Abyss Black Pearl
Gray
Cyber Gray Metallic / Ecotronic Gray Metallic
Red
Ultimate Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Atlas White
Blue
Meta Blue Pearl
Green
Mirage Green
Yellow
Neoteric Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Nutmeg
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
