2021 Toyota Venza vs 2021 Toyota RAV4
Overview | |
MSRP$32,670 | MSRP$26,350 |
Average price$31,010 | Average price$26,759 |
Listings1187 | Listings4380 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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2021 Toyota Venza Reviews SummaryAt first glance, the 2021 Toyota Venza looks more like a Lexus than a typical Toyota, which is fitting, because the Venza is anything but typical. The new Venza blends a new approach to in-car technology with fresh exterior and interior design. Like the Nissan Murano, Honda Passport, Ford Edge, and Chevrolet Blazer, the Venza is a two-row SUV meant to be more sophisticated than the family-friendly Nissan Rogue, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, and Toyota RAV4. There is no three-row Venza option. It also comes only with a hybrid powertrain—for better or worse—something that its competition is lacking. All-wheel drive is also standard. That's also offered by the competition, but only as a costly upgrade. The Venza’s $32,470 starting price is slightly higher than the Murano and Blazer, but it comes with the traditionally-more-expensive hybrid powertrain. Is the hybrid worth shelling out a little more for? | |
2021 Toyota RAV4 Reviews SummarySince its launch in 1997, the Toyota RAV4 has ridden a wave of crossover SUV popularity to become one of Toyota’s bestselling models. Introduced for the 2019 model year, the current-generation RAV4 tries to offer the rugged style of a traditional SUV, but underneath it’s still a car-based crossover pitched against the likes of the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Nissan Rogue, Subaru Forester, and Volkswagen Tiguan. Because it’s only in its third model year, this fifth-generation RAV4 doesn’t get many updates for 2021. The biggest news is the addition of the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid to the lineup, but that model actually went on sale last year. The only other changes are a new XLE Premium trim level for the RAV4 Hybrid, and a new front stainless steel front skid plate for the gasoline RAV4 TRD Off-Road model. Toyota offers compact SUV buyers more choices than most competitors. The RAV4 LE, XLE, XLE Premium, and Limited trim levels are available with hybrid and non-hybrid powertrains. Toyota also offers the gasoline-only RAV4 Adventure and TRD Off-Road trim levels, plus the RAV4 Hybrid XSE. The RAV4 Prime is also available in two trim levels—SE and XSE. We’ve covered the RAV4 Hybrid and RAV4 Prime in separate reviews, so this review will focus on the gasoline RAV4. Our test car was a RAV4 TRD Off-Road, which joined the lineup for the 2020 model year and is the first RAV4 model tuned by Toyota Racing Development, the automaker’s North American performance division. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity0.93 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City40 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.5L 203 hp I4 |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity0.93 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City40 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space28.8 cu ft | Cargo Space37.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3847 lbs | Curb Weight3370 lbs |
Height65.9 in | Height67.0 in |
Length186.6 in | Length180.9 in |
Width73.0 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase105.9 in | Wheelbase105.9 in |
Maximum Payload900 lbs | Maximum Payload1240 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,670 | $26,350 |
Average price | $31,010 | $26,759 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | At first glance, the 2021 Toyota Venza looks more like a Lexus than a typical Toyota, which is fitting, because the Venza is anything but typical. The new Venza blends a new approach to in-car technology with fresh exterior and interior design. Like the Nissan Murano, Honda Passport, Ford Edge, and Chevrolet Blazer, the Venza is a two-row SUV meant to be more sophisticated than the family-friendly Nissan Rogue, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, and Toyota RAV4. There is no three-row Venza option. It also comes only with a hybrid powertrain—for better or worse—something that its competition is lacking. All-wheel drive is also standard. That's also offered by the competition, but only as a costly upgrade. The Venza’s $32,470 starting price is slightly higher than the Murano and Blazer, but it comes with the traditionally-more-expensive hybrid powertrain. Is the hybrid worth shelling out a little more for? | Since its launch in 1997, the Toyota RAV4 has ridden a wave of crossover SUV popularity to become one of Toyota’s bestselling models. Introduced for the 2019 model year, the current-generation RAV4 tries to offer the rugged style of a traditional SUV, but underneath it’s still a car-based crossover pitched against the likes of the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Nissan Rogue, Subaru Forester, and Volkswagen Tiguan. Because it’s only in its third model year, this fifth-generation RAV4 doesn’t get many updates for 2021. The biggest news is the addition of the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid to the lineup, but that model actually went on sale last year. The only other changes are a new XLE Premium trim level for the RAV4 Hybrid, and a new front stainless steel front skid plate for the gasoline RAV4 TRD Off-Road model. Toyota offers compact SUV buyers more choices than most competitors. The RAV4 LE, XLE, XLE Premium, and Limited trim levels are available with hybrid and non-hybrid powertrains. Toyota also offers the gasoline-only RAV4 Adventure and TRD Off-Road trim levels, plus the RAV4 Hybrid XSE. The RAV4 Prime is also available in two trim levels—SE and XSE. We’ve covered the RAV4 Hybrid and RAV4 Prime in separate reviews, so this review will focus on the gasoline RAV4. Our test car was a RAV4 TRD Off-Road, which joined the lineup for the 2020 model year and is the first RAV4 model tuned by Toyota Racing Development, the automaker’s North American performance division. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 0.93 kWh | |
MPG City | 40 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 0.93 kWh | |
MPG City | 40 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 28.8 cu ft | 37.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3847 lbs | 3370 lbs |
Height | 65.9 in | 67.0 in |
Length | 186.6 in | 180.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 105.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 900 lbs | 1240 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |
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