2026 Toyota RAV4
SE AWD
What the SE adds over the LE (+$4,200)
The SE adds 10 hp, all-wheel drive, heated front seats, an 8-way power driver's seat with lumbar, front and rear parking assist with automatic braking, Downhill Assist Control, five USB-C charging ports, and larger 18-inch wheels. In exchange, you give up 1 mpg across city, highway, and combined ratings. The price difference is $4,200.
Pick the LE if: You want front-wheel drive, slightly better fuel economy, and a lower price. · Pick the SE if: You want all-wheel drive, heated seats, and parking assist with automatic braking.
Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.
| Spec | LE | SE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 226 hp | 236 hp |
| MPG (city) | 47 mpg | 46 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 43 mpg | 42 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 40 mpg | 39 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $31,900 | $36,100 |
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | 235/60R18 |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 2 - 15w front USB-C, 2 rear 15w USB-C charging ports and 1 center console media USB-C charging port, Downhill Assist Control (DAC), Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive, Fabric-trimmed, heated front seats (high-low); 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support; 6-way manual front passenger seat with seatback pocket, Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/ABP), Heated front seats
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 304.8 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 281.9 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 70.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 37.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 98.9 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Toyota Connected Services |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 12 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 60 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in |
| Overall height | 66.7 in |
| Overall length | 181 in |
| Overall width | 73 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2487 cc |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head (Atkinson Cycle) |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 236 hp |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 46 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 42 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 39 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 37.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.5 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.8 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $36,100 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.4 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS); rack-mounted parallel-type electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36.9 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with stabilizer bar |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/60R18 |
Transmission
| Transmission type | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode |
Weights
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4920 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
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Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety14 std · 0 opt
- Backup camera with dynamic gridlines
- Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
- Trailer-Sway Control (TSC)
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Eight airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver's knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, and front and rear side curtain airbags
- Electric Parking Brake (EPB) with Brake Hold
- Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/ABP)
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- Star Safety System™ — includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST)
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 4.0 (TSS 4.0) — Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control w/Eco Mode (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Proactive Driving Assist
- Vehicle Proximity Notification System (VPNS)
- Anti-theft system with engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) with direct pressure readout and individual tire location alert
Infotainment8 std · 0 opt
- Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Spotify® – separate subscription required) compatibility. 1-month trial subscription for music services. Subscription required after trial. 5G network dependent.
- 10.5-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, six speakers, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® with 360L with 3-month trial
- 2 - 15w front USB-C, 2 rear 15w USB-C charging ports and 1 center console media USB-C charging port
- Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. Capable, subscription required (1-year trial on Limited AWD)
- Drive Recorder Dash Cam-integrated drive recording system that utilizes front and rear (front and Panoramic View Monitor if equipped) camera systems for video recording
- Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app. 1-year trial subscription
- Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. 5-year minimum trial subscription
- Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. 5-year minimum trial subscription
Convenience0 std · 1 opt
- Smart Key System on front doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, and panic functions, power liftgate and remote illuminated entryoptional
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Dual zone automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter and rear-seat vents
Seating3 std · 0 opt
- 60/40 split reclining fold-flat rear seat with center armrest and cup holders
- Heated front seats
- Fabric-trimmed, heated front seats (high-low); 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support; 6-way manual front passenger seat with seatback pocket
Interior3 std · 0 opt
- 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster with customizable settings, integrated multimedia information, odometer, tripmeters, clock, outside temperature, rear passenger seatbelt indicators, fuel gauge, hybrid energy monitor, battery charge meter, fuel economy information, trip timer, shift-position and scheduled maintenance indicators, and warning messages
- Day/night rearview mirror
- Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Exterior8 std · 2 opt
- LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights (DRLs), front side marker lamp, parking lamp and front turn signal lamp with chrome accent, Automatic High Beams (AHB) auto on/off
- Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin antenna
- Dual exhaust
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED taillights
- Low-profile black roof rails
- Privacy glass on all rear side, quarter and liftgate windows
- Panoramic glass roof with front power tilt/slide moonroofoptional
- Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers with de-icer function and intermittent rear window wiperoptional
- Spare Tire/Wheel Temporary
Powertrain1 std · 0 opt
- Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 RAV4. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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