2016 Toyota RAV4 vs 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

Differences Between the 2016 Toyota RAV4 and 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

When you compare the 2016 Toyota RAV4 and 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, the first factor that you will notice is a difference in price. Standard Toyota RAV4 LE trim levels start at an affordable $24,350 and feature the standard Toyota Entune interface with a 6.1-inch touchscreen. Toyota RAV4 XLE Hybrid models start at $28,370 and provide drivers with hybrid power and efficiency in addition to a more refined cabin design and a wider range of features.

Power and fuel economy are highlights of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and are key elements in this comparison. While standard Toyota RAV4 models employ an athletic and efficient 176-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 24 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid takes performances to new heights. A Hybrid Synergy Drive system employs a refined 2.5-liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine and a small, high-torque electric motor to manufacture a fun-to-drive 194 horsepower. Controlled by an ultra-efficient continuously variable transmission, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid will make 34 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. A standard Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive system will further improve performance for hybrid editions and can be matched by the available Dynamic Torque Control All-Wheel Drive system of the Toyota RAV4.

Although Toyota RAV4 Hybrid models stand out in terms of performance, the standard Toyota RAV4 is not without its own advantages. Cargo space and versatility are elements that make the iconic Toyota RAV4 stand out from the crowd. A cavernous 38.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row is among class leaders and expands to a utilitarian 73.4 cubic feet with seats laid flat. Hybrid editions with additional electrical components do not possess the same wealth of cargo space, providing drivers with 70.6 cubic feet.