Toyota Highlander vs Toyota RAV4 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$15,765

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

Highlander Hybrid XLE AWD vs RAV4 LE FWD
Measure	Highlander	RAV4	Winner
MSRP + destination	$49,115	$33,350	RAV4
Horsepower	243 hp	183 hp to 226 hp	N/A
Torque	175 lb-ft	163 lb-ft	Highlander
MPG combined	35 mpg	43 mpg	RAV4
Cargo, max	84.3 cu ft	70.4 cu ft	Highlander
Cargo, seats up	16.0 cu ft	37.8 cu ft	RAV4
Rear legroom	38.7 in	37.8 in	Highlander
Front legroom	42.0 in	41.0 in	Highlander
Length	194.9 in	181.0 in	Not scored
Width	76.0 in	72.8 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,515 lb	3,640 lb to 3,885 lb	N/A
Towing	3,500 lb	1,750 lb	Highlander
Seats	7	5	Highlander
Ground clearance	8.0 in	8.1 in	About the same
0-60 mph	7.1 s estimate	N/A	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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Highlander Hybrid XLE AWD $48,020	RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid GR Sport AWD $48,500	$480
RAV4 LE FWD $31,900	Highlander XLE AWD $46,270	$14,370

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

RAV4 costs $16,990 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: Highlander wins.

RAV4 wins if Towing weight is 3 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.