2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
Overview | |
MSRP$28,350 | MSRP$39,995 |
Average price$28,978 | Average price$24,705 |
Listings535 | Listings475 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Reviews SummaryThe RAV4 Hybrid offers a nearly perfect package of compact crossover attributes: Standard all-wheel drive, a roomy passenger compartment, and excellent fuel economy. It’s a pretty good value, too, with pricing starting at $29,470, which includes plenty of standard multimedia and safety features. It’s no wonder sales of the hybrid version of Toyota’s bestseller almost doubled in 2019. | |
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Reviews SummaryThe “Dieselgate” emissions scandal forced Volkswagen to double down on electric cars, and now we’re finally seeing the first result of that: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover. VW has made an electric car before, but its last attempt, the e-Golf, was built to satisfy emissions standards, not rack up sales. It was barely advertised, and it was sold only in certain states. That’s not the case with the ID.4, which will be available nationwide and will even be built in Tennessee starting in 2022. Volkswagen views the ID.4 as a rival not to other EVs, but to mainstream gasoline vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Being late to the party means there are already several other EVs trying to coax new-car buyers away from internal combustion, however. If you want a reasonably-priced EV, the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Kia Niro EV already exist, and General Motors just announced the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV—a new variant of the Chevy Bolt EV with a crossover body style similar to the Volkswagen. We tested an ID.4 1st Edition, which commemorates the car’s launch, and an ID.4 PRO S with all-wheel drive (AWD). The 1st Edition is a limited-edition model that has already sold out, but it’s mechanically identical to the ID.4 Pro S AWD, albeit with power sent only to the rear wheels. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine201 hp Electric |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity1.6 kWh | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
MPG City41 | MPG City104 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway89 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name201 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.6 kWh | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
MPG City41 | MPG City104 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway89 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space37.6 cu ft | Cargo Space30.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3710 lbs | Curb Weight4517 lbs |
Height67.0 in | Height64.4 in |
Length180.9 in | Length180.5 in |
Width73.0 in | Width72.9 in |
Wheelbase105.9 in | Wheelbase108.9 in |
Maximum Payload1210 lbs | Maximum Payload1347 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1750 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,350 | $39,995 |
Average price | $28,978 | $24,705 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The RAV4 Hybrid offers a nearly perfect package of compact crossover attributes: Standard all-wheel drive, a roomy passenger compartment, and excellent fuel economy. It’s a pretty good value, too, with pricing starting at $29,470, which includes plenty of standard multimedia and safety features. It’s no wonder sales of the hybrid version of Toyota’s bestseller almost doubled in 2019. | The “Dieselgate” emissions scandal forced Volkswagen to double down on electric cars, and now we’re finally seeing the first result of that: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover. VW has made an electric car before, but its last attempt, the e-Golf, was built to satisfy emissions standards, not rack up sales. It was barely advertised, and it was sold only in certain states. That’s not the case with the ID.4, which will be available nationwide and will even be built in Tennessee starting in 2022. Volkswagen views the ID.4 as a rival not to other EVs, but to mainstream gasoline vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Being late to the party means there are already several other EVs trying to coax new-car buyers away from internal combustion, however. If you want a reasonably-priced EV, the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Kia Niro EV already exist, and General Motors just announced the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV—a new variant of the Chevy Bolt EV with a crossover body style similar to the Volkswagen. We tested an ID.4 1st Edition, which commemorates the car’s launch, and an ID.4 PRO S with all-wheel drive (AWD). The 1st Edition is a limited-edition model that has already sold out, but it’s mechanically identical to the ID.4 Pro S AWD, albeit with power sent only to the rear wheels. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | 201 hp Electric |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.6 kWh | 82 kWh |
MPG City | 41 | 104 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 89 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | 201 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.6 kWh | 82 kWh |
MPG City | 41 | 104 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 89 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 37.6 cu ft | 30.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3710 lbs | 4517 lbs |
Height | 67.0 in | 64.4 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.9 in |
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 108.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1210 lbs | 1347 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1750 lbs | |
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