Toyota RAV4 vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the RAV4: 25 comparisons against 15 rivals across the 2017–2026 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
By rival
15 rivals · verdicts at default weightsTesla Model Ylevel 1–1
Honda CR-Vlevel 1–1
Nissan Roguelevel 1–1
Hyundai TucsonTucson leads 1–0
Kia SportageRAV4 leads 2–0
Jeep WranglerRAV4 leads 1–0
Ford Escapelevel 1–1
Kia SorentoSorento leads 1–0
Subaru ForesterRAV4 leads 2–0
Subaru Crosstreklevel 1–1
Mazda CX-5level 1–1
Mazda CX-50CX-50 leads 2–0
Mazda CX-9CX-9 leads 1–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the RAV4 wins and loses
25 scored head-to-headsThe RAV4 leads on performance in 18 of 22, fuel & range in 17 of 25, space & cargo in 15 of 23; it trails on price in 13 of 17, tech & comfort in 13 of 21. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the RAV4 scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | RAV4 leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 4 of 17 | 13 | 0 |
| Fuel & range | 17 of 25 | 8 | 0 |
| Safety | 13 of 25 | 12 | 0 |
| Space & cargo | 15 of 23 | 6 | 2 |
| Performance | 18 of 22 | 4 | 0 |
| Tech & comfort | 8 of 21 | 13 | 0 |
| Warranty | 0 of 4 | 1 | 3 |
Common questions about the Toyota RAV4 head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Toyota RAV4 or the Tesla Model Y?
The Toyota RAV4 wins clearly, 85.3 to 77.2, on safety, tech & comfort, price. The Tesla Model Y is ahead on fuel & range and warranty. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota RAV4 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Toyota RAV4 vs 2026 Tesla Model Y). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Toyota RAV4 or the Honda CR-V?
The Toyota RAV4 wins clearly, 96 to 88.6, on tech & comfort, safety, fuel & range. The Honda CR-V is ahead on price and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota RAV4 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Honda CR-V vs 2026 Toyota RAV4). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Toyota RAV4 or the Chevrolet Equinox?
Too close to call: Chevrolet Equinox 88 vs Toyota RAV4 86.6 with these weights. The Toyota RAV4 is ahead on safety and space & cargo. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.9 and it flips. Too close to call at default weights: the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox is nominally ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2026 Toyota RAV4). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Toyota RAV4 or the Nissan Rogue?
The Toyota RAV4 wins clearly, 95.1 to 85.6, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on price and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota RAV4 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Nissan Rogue vs 2026 Toyota RAV4). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Toyota RAV4 or the Hyundai Tucson?
Too close to call: Toyota RAV4 87.4 vs Hyundai Tucson 86.4 with these weights. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on tech & comfort and price. Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 3.5 and it flips. Too close to call at default weights: the 2026 Toyota RAV4 is nominally ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Hyundai Tucson vs 2026 Toyota RAV4). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Toyota RAV4 win and lose against its rivals?
The RAV4 leads on performance in 18 of 22, fuel & range in 17 of 25, space & cargo in 15 of 23; it trails on price in 13 of 17, tech & comfort in 13 of 21. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.