2018 vs 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid
Comparing the base builds — the 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Hybrid LE and the 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid XLE — on price, performance, efficiency and space. Every figure comes from the build's published specifications.
2018 Toyota
Rav4 Hybrid
From $27,385 · range $27,385 – $34,280
Base build: Hybrid LE AWD (Natl)
2017 Toyota
Rav4 Hybrid
From $29,030 · range $29,030 – $34,030
Base build: XLE AWD (Natl)
2018 vs 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid: the differences
- Starting priceThe 2018 model starts $1,645 lower ($27,385 vs $29,030 MSRP).
- HorsepowerSame for both: 194 hp
- TorqueSame for both: 152 lb-ft
- Combined MPGSame for both: 32 mpg
- SeatingSame for both: 5
- Cargo volume (seats up)Same for both: 35.6 cu ft
- Max towingSame for both: 1,750 lb
- Curb weightSame for both: 3,925 lb
Full specs compared
2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Hybrid LE$27,385 | 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid XLE$29,030 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Gas/Electric I-4 | Gas/Electric I-4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Displacement (cu in) | 152 cu in | 152 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Sequential MPI | Sequential MPI |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 194 hp | 194 hp |
| Horsepower RPM | 5,700 rpm | 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 152 lb-ft | 152 lb-ft |
| Torque RPM | 4,400 rpm | 4,400 rpm |
| Recommended fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Transmission detail | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Final drive ratio | 3.54:1 | 3.54:1 |
| Limited-slip differential | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG | 34 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Highway MPG | 30 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Combined MPG | 32 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Range (city) | 503.2 mi | 503.2 mi |
| Range (highway) | 444 mi | 444 mi |
| Fuel tank | 14.8 gal | 14.8 gal |
| CO₂ emissions | 5.5 tons/yr | 5.5 tons/yr |
| EPA size class | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 4WD |
| Exterior Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 104.7 in |
| Length | 181.1 in | 183.5 in |
| Width (without mirrors) | 72.6 in | 72.6 in |
| Width (with mirrors) | 72.6 in | 72.6 in |
| Height | 67.1 in | 67.1 in |
| Front track | 61.8 in | 61.8 in |
| Rear track | 61.8 in | 61.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7 in | 7 in |
| Turning diameter (curb to curb) | 34.8 ft | 34.8 ft |
| Interior Dimensions | ||
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger volume | 100.7 cu ft | 100.7 cu ft |
| Front headroom | 39.8 in | 38.9 in |
| Front legroom | 42.6 in | 42.6 in |
| Front shoulder room | 57.3 in | 57.3 in |
| Front hip room | 54.3 in | 54.3 in |
| 2nd-row headroom | 38.9 in | 38.9 in |
| 2nd-row legroom | 37.2 in | 37.2 in |
| 2nd-row shoulder room | 55.4 in | 55.4 in |
| 2nd-row hip room | 48.9 in | 48.9 in |
| Cargo & Bed | ||
| Cargo volume (seats up) | 35.6 cu ft | 35.6 cu ft |
| Cargo volume (seats folded) | 70.6 cu ft | 70.6 cu ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 35.6 cu ft | 35.6 cu ft |
| Weight & Capacities | ||
| Curb weight | 3,925 lb | 3,925 lb |
| GVWR | 4,960 lb | 4,960 lb |
| Weight of fitted options | 0 lb | 0 lb |
| Towing & Payload | ||
| Max towing | 1,750 lb | 1,750 lb |
| Max trailer (dead-weight hitch) | 1,750 lb | 1,750 lb |
| Max tongue (dead-weight hitch) | 175 lb | 175 lb |
| Max trailer (weight-distributing hitch) | 1,750 lb | 1,750 lb |
| Max tongue (weight-distributing hitch) | 175 lb | 175 lb |
| Max payload | 900 lb | 900 lb |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension | Strut | Strut |
| Rear suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Steering | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion |
| Brakes | 4-Wheel Disc | 4-Wheel Disc |
| ABS | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Front disc brakes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear disc brakes | Yes | Yes |
| Front rotor diameter | 11.6 in | 11.6 in |
| Rear rotor diameter | 11.1 in | 11.1 in |
| Hill descent control | No | No |
| Hill start assist | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels & Tires | ||
| Front wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Front wheel width | 7 in | 7 in |
| Rear wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Rear wheel width | 7 in | 7 in |
| Front wheel material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Rear wheel material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Front tire size | P225/65HR17 | P225/65HR17 |
| Rear tire size | P225/65HR17 | P225/65HR17 |
| Spare tire | Compact | Compact |
| Spare wheel material | Steel | Steel |
| Electrical | ||
| Battery cold-cranking amps | 550 A | 550 A |
| Warranty | ||
| Basic warranty (years) | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| Basic warranty (miles) | 36,000 mi | 36,000 mi |
| Basic warranty unlimited miles | No | No |
| Powertrain warranty (years) | 5 yr | 5 yr |
| Powertrain warranty (miles) | 60,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty unlimited miles | No | No |
| Corrosion warranty (years) | 5 yr | 5 yr |
| Corrosion warranty unlimited miles | Yes | Yes |
| Roadside assistance (years) | 2 yr | 2 yr |
| EV/hybrid battery warranty (years) | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| EV/hybrid battery warranty (miles) | 100,000 mi | 100,000 mi |
| EV/hybrid battery warranty unlimited miles | No | No |
| Free maintenance (years) | 2 yr | 2 yr |
| Free maintenance (miles) | 25,000 mi | 25,000 mi |
| Safety Ratings | ||
| NHTSA overall rating | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA frontal crash | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| NHTSA frontal (driver) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| NHTSA frontal (passenger) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| NHTSA side crash | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA side barrier | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA side pole | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA rollover | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| NHTSA rollover risk | 16.9% | 16.9% |
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2018 vs 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid: questions answered
- Which is cheaper, the 2018 or the 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid?
- The 2018 model is cheaper. Its base Hybrid LE starts at $27,385 MSRP, $1,645 less than the 2017 model at $29,030. Destination, tax and dealer fees come on top of both.
- Which is more powerful, the 2018 or the 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid?
- Neither: both base builds make 194 hp.
- Which gets better gas mileage, the 2018 or the 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid?
- They tie at 32 mpg combined.
- Which has more cargo space, the 2018 or the 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid?
- They tie at 35.6 cu ft.
- Which can tow more, the 2018 or the 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid?
- They tie: both are rated to tow 1,750 lb.
- Which seats more people, the 2018 or the 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid?
- Both seat 5.