2020 vs 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid

Comparing the base builds — the 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Hybrid LE and the 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Hybrid LE — on price, performance, efficiency and space. Every figure comes from the build's published specifications.

2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid

2020 Toyota

Rav4 Hybrid

From $28,350

Base build: Hybrid LE AWD (Natl) *Ltd Avail*

2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid

2018 Toyota

Rav4 Hybrid

From $27,385

Base build: Hybrid LE AWD (Natl)

2020 vs 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid: the differences

  • Starting priceThe 2018 model starts $965 lower ($27,385 vs $28,350 MSRP).
  • HorsepowerThe 2020 model has more power (219 hp vs 194 hp for the 2018 model).
  • TorqueThe 2020 model has more torque (163 lb-ft vs 152 lb-ft for the 2018 model).
  • Combined MPGThe 2020 model has better fuel economy (40 mpg vs 32 mpg for the 2018 model).
  • SeatingSame for both: 5
  • Cargo volume (seats up)The 2020 model has more cargo space (37.6 cu ft vs 35.6 cu ft for the 2018 model).
  • Max towingSame for both: 1,750 lb
  • Curb weightThe 2018 model is heavier (3,925 lb vs 3,710 lb for the 2020 model).

Full specs compared

2020 Toyota

Rav4 Hybrid Hybrid LE

$28,350

2018 Toyota

Rav4 Hybrid Hybrid LE

$27,385

Engine
EngineGas/Electric I-4Gas/Electric I-4
Displacement2.5 L2.5 L
Displacement (cu in)152 cu in152 cu in
Cylinders44
Fuel systemPort/Direct InjectionSequential MPI
AspirationNaturally aspiratedNaturally aspirated
Horsepower219 hp194 hp
Horsepower RPM5,700 rpm5,700 rpm
Torque163 lb-ft152 lb-ft
Torque RPM3,600 rpm4,400 rpm
Recommended fuelRegularRegular
Transmission & Drivetrain
TransmissionCVTCVT
Transmission detailCVT w/ODCVT w/OD
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Final drive ratio—3.54:1
Limited-slip differentialYesYes
Fuel Economy & Range
City MPG41 mpg34 mpg
Highway MPG38 mpg30 mpg
Combined MPG40 mpg32 mpg
Range (city)594.5 mi503.2 mi
Range (highway)551 mi444 mi
Fuel tank14.5 gal14.8 gal
CO₂ emissions4.5 tons/yr5.5 tons/yr
EPA size classSmall SUV 4WDSmall SUV 4WD
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase105.9 in104.7 in
Length180.9 in181.1 in
Width (without mirrors)73 in72.6 in
Width (with mirrors)73 in72.6 in
Height67 in67.1 in
Front track63 in61.8 in
Rear track63.7 in61.8 in
Ground clearance8.1 in7 in
Turning diameter (curb to curb)36.1 ft34.8 ft
Interior Dimensions
Seating55
Passenger volume98.9 cu ft100.7 cu ft
Front headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Front legroom41 in42.6 in
Front shoulder room57.8 in57.3 in
Front hip room54.3 in54.3 in
2nd-row headroom39.5 in38.9 in
2nd-row legroom37.8 in37.2 in
2nd-row shoulder room56.4 in55.4 in
2nd-row hip room47.7 in48.9 in
Cargo & Bed
Cargo volume (seats up)37.6 cu ft35.6 cu ft
Cargo volume (seats folded)69.8 cu ft70.6 cu ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row37.6 cu ft35.6 cu ft
Weight & Capacities
Curb weight3,710 lb3,925 lb
GVWR4,920 lb4,960 lb
Weight of fitted options0 lb0 lb
Towing & Payload
Max towing1,750 lb1,750 lb
Max trailer (dead-weight hitch)1,750 lb1,750 lb
Max tongue (dead-weight hitch)175 lb175 lb
Max trailer (weight-distributing hitch)1,750 lb1,750 lb
Max tongue (weight-distributing hitch)175 lb175 lb
Max payload1,210 lb900 lb
Suspension
Front suspensionStrutStrut
Rear suspensionDouble WishboneDouble Wishbone
SteeringRack-PinionRack-Pinion
Brakes4-Wheel Disc4-Wheel Disc
ABS4-Wheel4-Wheel
Front disc brakesYesYes
Rear disc brakesYesYes
Front rotor diameter12 in11.6 in
Rear rotor diameter11.1 in11.1 in
Hill descent controlNoNo
Hill start assistYesYes
Wheels & Tires
Front wheel diameter17 in17 in
Front wheel width7 in7 in
Rear wheel diameter17 in17 in
Rear wheel width7 in7 in
Front wheel materialAluminumAluminum
Rear wheel materialAluminumAluminum
Front tire sizeP225/65HR17P225/65HR17
Rear tire sizeP225/65HR17P225/65HR17
Spare tireCompactCompact
Spare wheel materialSteelSteel
Electrical
Battery cold-cranking amps550 A550 A
Warranty
Basic warranty (years)3 yr3 yr
Basic warranty (miles)36,000 mi36,000 mi
Basic warranty unlimited milesNoNo
Powertrain warranty (years)5 yr5 yr
Powertrain warranty (miles)60,000 mi60,000 mi
Powertrain warranty unlimited milesNoNo
Corrosion warranty (years)5 yr5 yr
Corrosion warranty unlimited milesYesYes
Roadside assistance (years)2 yr2 yr
EV/hybrid battery warranty (years)10 yr8 yr
EV/hybrid battery warranty (miles)150,000 mi100,000 mi
EV/hybrid battery warranty unlimited milesNoNo
Free maintenance (years)2 yr2 yr
Free maintenance (miles)25,000 mi25,000 mi
Safety Ratings
NHTSA overall rating5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA frontal crash4 / 54 / 5
NHTSA frontal (driver)4 / 54 / 5
NHTSA frontal (passenger)5 / 54 / 5
NHTSA side crash5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA side barrier5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA side pole5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA rollover4 / 54 / 5
NHTSA rollover risk15.5%16.9%

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2020 vs 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid: questions answered

Which is cheaper, the 2020 or the 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid?
The 2018 model is cheaper. Its base Hybrid LE starts at $27,385 MSRP, $965 less than the 2020 model at $28,350. Destination, tax and dealer fees come on top of both.
Which is more powerful, the 2020 or the 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid?
The 2020 model makes 219 hp in base form, against 194 hp for the 2018 model.
Which gets better gas mileage, the 2020 or the 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid?
The 2020 model is rated at 40 mpg combined, against 32 mpg for the 2018 model.
Which has more cargo space, the 2020 or the 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid?
The 2020 model has 37.6 cu ft of cargo space, against 35.6 cu ft for the 2018 model.
Which can tow more, the 2020 or the 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid?
They tie: both are rated to tow 1,750 lb.
Which seats more people, the 2020 or the 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid?
Both seat 5.

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