2021 vs 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid
Comparing the base builds — the 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Hybrid LE and the 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Hybrid LE — on price, performance, efficiency and space. Every figure comes from the build's published specifications.
2021 Toyota
Rav4 Hybrid
From $28,500 · range $28,500 – $41,675
Base build: Hybrid LE AWD (Natl) *Ltd Avail*
2020 Toyota
Rav4 Hybrid
From $28,350 · range $28,350 – $36,880
Base build: Hybrid LE AWD (Natl) *Ltd Avail*
2021 vs 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid: the differences
- Starting priceThe 2020 model starts $150 lower ($28,350 vs $28,500 MSRP).
- HorsepowerSame for both: 219 hp
- TorqueSame for both: 163 lb-ft
- Combined MPGSame for both: 40 mpg
- SeatingSame for both: 5
- Cargo volume (seats up)Same for both: 37.6 cu ft
- Max towingSame for both: 1,750 lb
- Curb weightSame for both: 3,710 lb
Full specs compared
2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Hybrid LE$28,500 | 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Hybrid LE$28,350 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Port/Direct Injection | Port/Direct Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 219 hp | 219 hp |
| Horsepower RPM | 5,700 rpm | 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft |
| Torque RPM | 3,600 rpm | 3,600 rpm |
| Recommended fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Transmission detail | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Limited-slip differential | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG | 41 mpg | 41 mpg |
| Highway MPG | 38 mpg | 38 mpg |
| Combined MPG | 40 mpg | 40 mpg |
| Range (city) | 594.5 mi | 594.5 mi |
| Range (highway) | 551 mi | 551 mi |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
| CO₂ emissions | 4.5 tons/yr | 4.5 tons/yr |
| EPA size class | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 4WD |
| Exterior Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 105.9 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 180.9 in |
| Width (without mirrors) | 73 in | 73 in |
| Width (with mirrors) | 73 in | 73 in |
| Height | 67 in | 67 in |
| Front track | 63 in | 63 in |
| Rear track | 63.7 in | 63.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.1 in |
| Turning diameter (curb to curb) | 36.1 ft | 36.1 ft |
| Interior Dimensions | ||
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger volume | 98.9 cu ft | 98.9 cu ft |
| Front headroom | 39.5 in | 39.5 in |
| Front legroom | 41 in | 41 in |
| Front shoulder room | 57.8 in | 57.8 in |
| Front hip room | 54.3 in | 54.3 in |
| 2nd-row headroom | 39.5 in | 39.5 in |
| 2nd-row legroom | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
| 2nd-row shoulder room | 56.4 in | 56.4 in |
| 2nd-row hip room | 47.7 in | 47.7 in |
| Cargo & Bed | ||
| Cargo volume (seats up) | 37.6 cu ft | 37.6 cu ft |
| Cargo volume (seats folded) | 69.8 cu ft | 69.8 cu ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 37.6 cu ft | 37.6 cu ft |
| Total interior volume | 136.4 cu ft | — |
| Weight & Capacities | ||
| Curb weight | 3,710 lb | 3,710 lb |
| GVWR | 4,920 lb | 4,920 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 | 1,230 lb | 1,210 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 | 12 in | 12 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) | 10 yr | 10 yr |
| EV/hybrid battery warranty (miles) | 150,000 mi | 150,000 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) | 5 / 5 | 5 / 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 | 15.5% | 15.5% |
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2021 vs 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid: questions answered
- Which is cheaper, the 2021 or the 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid?
- The 2020 model is cheaper. Its base Hybrid LE starts at $28,350 MSRP, $150 less than the 2021 model at $28,500. Destination, tax and dealer fees come on top of both.
- Which is more powerful, the 2021 or the 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid?
- Neither: both base builds make 219 hp.
- Which gets better gas mileage, the 2021 or the 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid?
- They tie at 40 mpg combined.
- Which has more cargo space, the 2021 or the 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid?
- They tie at 37.6 cu ft.
- Which can tow more, the 2021 or the 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid?
- They tie: both are rated to tow 1,750 lb.
- Which seats more people, the 2021 or the 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid?
- Both seat 5.