Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. Toyota Prius v
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Toyota Prius v 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 Toyota Prius v.
When comparing the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's and the Toyota Prius v's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota Prius v has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's and the Toyota Prius v's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid ranges from $16,806 to $27,497 while a used 2017 Toyota Prius v is priced between $12,952 to $25,676.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid’s base engine makes 194 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius v base engine makes 134 horsepower. The RAV4 Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles. The Prius v is rated to deliver an average of 41 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles. This gives the Toyota Prius v the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
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:
$27,910
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$27,075
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$26,240 - $27,910
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,675
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$26,393
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$22,200 - $33,220
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,086
Price Range:
$16,806 - $27,497
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$19,528
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$16,970 - $22,086
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
138
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
97,982
# Good or Great Deals:
52
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,309
Price Range:
$12,952 - $25,676
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$17,139
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$14,262 - $19,309
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
53
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
100,494
# Good or Great Deals:
22
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
6.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Prius v Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
4.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2.8 - 5.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
7.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius v
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
5.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
4 - 6.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
34.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.4 - 2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
1 - 3.7
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Rankings
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29 out of / 32Toyota Prius v Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Trim Levels
LE Plus, Limited, SE, XLE
Toyota Prius v Trim Levels
Five, Four, Three, Two
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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
194 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
134 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 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):
34 / 30 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
503 / 444 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 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):
43 / 39 / 41
Range (city/hwy):
512 / 464 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
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
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
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
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
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
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
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:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
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:
35.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
70.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
136.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
34.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
67.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
131.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3925 lbs
Width:
72.6 inches
Height:
67.1 inches
Length:
183.5 inches
Wheelbase:
104.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3340 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
62 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
109.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Electric Storm Blue
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Galactic Aqua Mica
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Super White
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Ribbon Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Galactic Aqua Mica / Sea Glass Pearl
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl / Super White
Brown
Toasted Walnut Pearl
Red
Absolutely Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Nutmeg
Black
Black
Gray
Ash
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Gray
Ash
