Lexus RX vs Toyota RAV4 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$20,925

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

RX RX 350h AWD vs RAV4 LE FWD
Measure	RX	RAV4	Winner
MSRP + destination	$54,275	$33,350	RAV4
Horsepower	246 hp	183 hp to 226 hp	N/A
Torque	233 lb-ft	163 lb-ft	RX
MPG combined	36 mpg	43 mpg	RAV4
Cargo, max	46.2 cu ft	70.4 cu ft	RAV4
Cargo, seats up	29.6 cu ft	37.8 cu ft	RAV4
Rear legroom	37.4 in	37.8 in	About the same
Front legroom	41.1 in	41.0 in	About the same
Length	192.5 in	181.0 in	Not scored
Width	75.6 in	72.8 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,480 lb	3,640 lb to 3,885 lb	N/A
Towing	3,500 lb	1,750 lb	RX
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	8.2 in	8.1 in	About the same
0-60 mph	7.4 s tested	N/A	N/A
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	RX

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
RX RX 350h AWD $53,525	RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid GR Sport AWD $48,500	$5,025
RAV4 LE FWD $31,900	RX 350 FWD $51,225	$19,325

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

RAV4 costs $21,967 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: RAV4 wins.

RX wins if Towing weight is 9 or more.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.