Toyota 4Runner vs Toyota RAV4 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$21,435
- 4Runner: 12.2 cu ft more cargo, 4,250 lb more towing.
- RAV4: $21,435 cheaper, 20 mpg better.
- 4Runner wins 4 of 9 measures.
| Measure | 4Runner | RAV4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $54,785 | $33,350 | RAV4 |
| Horsepower | 326 hp | 183 hp to 226 hp | N/A |
| Torque | N/A | 163 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 43 mpg | RAV4 |
| Cargo, max | 82.6 cu ft | 70.4 cu ft | 4Runner |
| Cargo, seats up | 48.4 cu ft | 37.8 cu ft | 4Runner |
| Rear legroom | 34.8 in | 37.8 in | RAV4 |
| Front legroom | 41.8 in | 41.0 in | 4Runner |
| Length | 194.9 in | 181.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.0 in | 72.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | N/A | 3,640 lb to 3,885 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 6,000 lb | 1,750 lb | 4Runner |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 8.1 in | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 4Runner Hybrid TRD Off Road 4WD $53,490 | RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid GR Sport AWD $48,500 | $4,990 |
| RAV4 LE FWD $31,900 | 4Runner SR5 2WD $42,270 | $10,370 |
Cost to run
RAV4 costs $26,094 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | 4Runner | RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $54,785 | $33,350 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $893 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $5,358 |
| Total, 6 years | $64,802 | $38,708 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: RAV4 wins.
4Runner wins if Price weight is 4 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | RAV4 | 39% |
| MPG | RAV4 | 47% |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | 4Runner | 15% |
| Towing | 4Runner | 71% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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