2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.8s
- SE AWD, 302 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 40% of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 77 of 145 SUVs (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 302 hp | 165 lb-ft | 4,235 lb | 143 | 14.0 | 5.8 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $38,350 |
| XSE AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 302 hp | 165 lb-ft | 4,300 lb | 140 | 14.2 | 5.9 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $41,675 |
| RAV4 Hybrid LE AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 219 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,690 lb | 119 | 16.8 | 6.6 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | N/A |
| RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 219 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,780 lb | 116 | 17.3 | 6.7 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | N/A |
| RAV4 Hybrid XLE AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 219 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,755 lb | 117 | 17.1 | 6.7 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | N/A |
| RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 219 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,755 lb | 117 | 17.1 | 6.7 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | N/A |
| RAV4 Hybrid XSE AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 219 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,755 lb | 117 | 17.1 | 6.7 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | N/A |
| RAV4 LE AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 203 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,490 lb | 116 | 17.2 | 6.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| RAV4 XLE AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 203 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,490 lb | 116 | 17.2 | 6.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| RAV4 XLE Premium AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 203 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,490 lb | 116 | 17.2 | 6.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| RAV4 Adventure AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 203 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,615 lb | 112 | 17.8 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| RAV4 Limited AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 203 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,620 lb | 112 | 17.8 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| RAV4 TRD Off-Road AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 203 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,655 lb | 111 | 18.0 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 2 | 302 hp | SE AWD | $38,350 | Base | $872 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 6 | 203 hp | RAV4 Adventure AWD | N/A | N/A | $1,371 | +$499 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 5 | 219 hp | RAV4 Hybrid LE AWD | N/A | N/A | $960 | +$88 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in hybrids: 50% electric miles.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 7 of 13 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 7 | SE AWD | $38,350 | 5.8 s |
| 8-speed automatic | 6 | N/A | N/A | 6.8 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the SE AWD: 302 hp, 38 mpg, $38,350. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
RAV4 Prime by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: 0.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime.
| Measure | 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime | 2021 Acura RDX |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | SE AWD | SH-AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.8 s | 6.4 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Online |
| Horsepower | 302 hp | 272 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,235 lb | 4,019 lb |
| hp per ton | 143 | 135 |
| lb per hp | 14.0 | 14.8 |
| MSRP | $38,350 | $40,400 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree