2024 Tesla Model Y vs 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 89.8 to 76.3, on fuel & range. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is ahead on safety.
2024 Tesla Model Y
The 2024 Tesla Model Y is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Model Y Long Range RWD, is…
2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid compact SUV. The most efficient version, the RAV4 Prime 4WD, is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined.…
2024 Tesla Model Y
Clear winThe Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 89.8 to 76.3, on fuel & range. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2024 Toyota RAV4 Primeoverall 76.3 | 2024 Tesla Model Yoverall 89.8 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 35.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 95.3 | 77.1 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 76.3 | 89.8 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Tesla Model Y
Toyota RAV4 Prime: base trim SE AWD · Tesla Model Y: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2024 Tesla Model Y wins
- It is rated 120 combined against 38 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $1,750).
Where the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (29 against 328 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 89 against 77).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
46 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $43,690 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine displacement | 2,487 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head | — |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 177 hp | — |
| Torque | 165 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 40 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 38 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 36 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission type | ECVT with sequential shift mode | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8 in | — |
| Overall height | 67 in | — |
| Overall length | 181 in | — |
| Overall width | 73 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 106 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 63.1 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 33.4 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 98.9 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 37.7 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 39.5 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 37.8 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,235 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,235 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,530 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | 1,295 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar | — |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with stabilizer bar | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36.1 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 328 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | epb | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 315 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | — |
| Wheel material | alloy | — |
| Wheel width | 7 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/60R18 | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.8 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.4 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
71 features · differences first, then sharedSafety4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Downhill Brake Control | std | — |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | — |
| Hill-start Assist Control | std | — |
Seating1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Seating Capacity: 5 | std | — |
Interior9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| EPA Passenger Volume: 98.9 cu. ft. w/moonroof / 101.3 cu. ft. without moonroof | std | — |
| Headroom w/ moonroof - First Row: 37.7 in. | std | — |
| Headroom w/ moonroof - Second Row: 39.5 in. | std | — |
| Hip Room - First Row: 54.3 in. | std | — |
| Hip Room - Second Row: 47.7 in. | std | — |
| Legroom - First Row: 41.0 in. | std | — |
| Legroom - Second Row: 37.8 in. | std | — |
| Shoulder Room - First Row: 57.8 in. | std | — |
| Shoulder Room - Second Row: 56.4 in. | std | — |
Exterior12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Approach/Departure Angle: 18.6 / 21.4 degrees | std | — |
| Curb Weight: 4,235 lbs. (SE) / 4,300 lbs. (XSE) | std | — |
| EPA Class: Small SUV | std | — |
| Ground Clearance: 8.0 in. (SE) / 8.2 in. (XSE) | std | — |
| Overall Height (with antenna): 67.0 in. (SE) / 67.2 in. (XSE) | std | — |
| Overall Length: 180.9 in. | std | — |
| Overall Width: 73.0 in. | std | — |
| Tire Size: 225/60R18 (SE) / 235/55R19 (XSE) | std | — |
| Wheel Size: 18 x 7.0 in. (SE) / 19 x 7.5 in. (XSE) | std | — |
| Wheel Type and Material: Standard aluminum alloy | std | — |
| Wheelbase: 105.9 in. | std | — |
| Spare Tire/Wheel - Temporary | std | — |
Powertrain27 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | std | — |
| 6.6 kW Charging Time (120V at 12A/240V at 16A): 12 / 2.5 hr. | std | — |
| Battery Pack Type: 18.1 kWh Lithium-Ion | std | — |
| Battery Voltage: 355.2V | std | — |
| Bore x Stroke: 87.5 x 103.4 mm | std | — |
| Compression Ratio: 14.0:1 | std | — |
| Displacement: 2,487 cc | std | — |
| Drivetrain Layout: Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | std | — |
| Electric Motor Power Output, front/rear: 179/53 hp (134/40 kW) | std | — |
| Electric Motor Torque, front/rear: 199/89 lb.-ft. | std | — |
| Electric Motor Type: Permanent Magnet Synchronous | std | — |
| Emission Certification: SULEV | std | — |
| Engine Horsepower: 177 hp @ 6,000 rpm | std | — |
| Engine Oil: SAE OW-16; 4.8 qt. with oil filter change | std | — |
| Engine Torque: 165 lb.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm | std | — |
| Engine Type: 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head | std | — |
| Fuel Capacity: 14.5 gal. | std | — |
| Fuel System: D-4S | std | — |
| Hybrid System Net Horsepower: 302 combined net hp | std | — |
| Manufacturer Estimated Electric Driving Range: 42 miles | std | — |
| Manufacturer Estimated Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined MPG): 40/36/38 | std | — |
| MPGe: 94 | std | — |
| On-board Charger: 6.6 kW | std | — |
| Recommended Fuel: 87-octane unleaded or higher | std | — |
| Trail Mode (virtual limited slip differential for extra traction) | std | — |
| Transmission Type: Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode | std | — |
| Valve train: 16-valves (four-valve/cylinder), DOHC with VVT-iE (intake) and VVT-i (exhaust) | std | — |
Chassis12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes - Front Diameter: 12.9 in. | std | — |
| Brakes - Front Type: Ventilated disc | std | — |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter: 12.4 in. | std | — |
| Brakes - Rear Type: Ventilated disc | std | — |
| Parking Brake: Electronic Parking Brake | std | — |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter (front/rear): 25.4/23.2mm | std | — |
| Steering Overall Ratio: 14.3:1 (SE) / 14.4:1 (XSE) | std | — |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock): 2.76 (SE) / 2.65 (XSE) | std | — |
| Steering Type: Electric Power Steering (EPS); rack-mounted parallel-type electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system | std | — |
| Suspension - Front: MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar | std | — |
| Suspension - Rear: Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar | std | — |
| Turning Circle Diameter (curb-to-curb): 36.1 ft. (SE) / 37.4 ft (XSE) | std | — |
Cargo6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume Behind front row w/ second row folded: 63.1 cu. ft. w/ moonroof / 63.2 cu. ft. without moonroof | std | — |
| Cargo Volume Behind second row: 33.4 cu. ft. w/moonroof / 33.5 cu. ft. without moonroof | std | — |
| GVWR: 5,530 lbs. | std | — |
| Max Towing Capacity: 2,500 lbs. | std | — |
| Maximum Tongue Weight (10% of Tow Rating): 250 lbs. | std | — |
| Payload: 1,295 lbs. (SE) / 1,230 lbs. (XSE) | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota RAV4 Prime
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
Tesla Model Y
Top recalls
- high Seats 24V886000 · 27 vehicles
- high Latches/Locks/Linkages 24V554000 · 1,849,638 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 25V002000 · 239,382 vehicles
- minor Tires 24V935000 · 696,281 vehicles
- minor Electrical System 24V051000 · 2,193,869 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $43,690 (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | $43,690 – $47,560 2 trims | — |
| Powertrains | PHEV | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | RAV4 Prime 4WD | Model Y Long Range RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 38 | 120 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,750 | $650 |
| EV range | — | 320 mi |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Roadside assistance | 2 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime or the 2024 Tesla Model Y?
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 89.8 to 76.3, on fuel & range. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2024 Tesla Model Y scores 89.8 and the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime 76.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime or the 2024 Tesla Model Y?
2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2024 Tesla Model Y: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 5 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime and the 2024 Tesla Model Y?
Where the 2024 Tesla Model Y wins: it is rated 120 combined against 38 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $1,100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $1,750). Where the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (29 against 328 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 89 against 77). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.