2021 Volvo XC40 vs 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Overview | |
MSRP$33,700 | MSRP$28,900 |
Average price$30,886 | Average price$30,988 |
Listings663 | Listings1142 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 |
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2021 Volvo XC40 Reviews SummaryIntroduced for the 2019 model year, the Volvo XC40 enters 2021 with one major change—the addition of an all-electric powertrain option. The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge is the Swedish automaker’s first mass-market electric vehicle, in fact. The Recharge will be sold alongside gasoline versions of the XC40, which carry over largely unchanged, and compete against small luxury crossovers like the Audi Q3, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, and Lexus UX. With its electric powertrain, the Recharge is a de facto Tesla Model Y competitor. It’s also priced similar to high-end versions of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, although the two electric crossovers have somewhat different philosophies. In addition to that zero-emission powertrain, the Recharge gets an Android-based operating system, over-the-air (OTA) software update capability for all vehicle systems, and some updates to driver-assist tech. These changes don’t apply to gasoline 2021 XC40 models, but Volvo does plan to add the Android operating system to more vehicles in the future. Since the Recharge is the main new thing for the 2021 XC40, that’s what we focused on for this review. While the gasoline XC40 is available in three trim levels—Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription—with front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), the Recharge is only offered in a single trim level, with standard AWD. | |
2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Reviews SummaryA 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid pays for itself in a little more than three years. We’ll show you the math later in this review, but based on national averages, it goes from being more expensive to buy to saving you money after about 40 months of ownership. Toyota sells the 2021 RAV4 Hybrid in LE, XLE, XLE Premium, XSE, and Limited trim levels. Pricing runs from $28,650 to $37,180, plus a $1,175 destination charge that can vary depending on your region. The XLE Premium trim is new for the 2021 model year and adds a super chrome wheel finish, a power sunroof, SofTex leatherette upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, and more. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 187 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower187 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.6 kWh |
MPG City23 | MPG City41 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway38 |
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Engine Name2.0L 187 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque221 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower187 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.6 kWh |
MPG City23 | MPG City41 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space20.7 cu ft | Cargo Space37.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3627 lbs | Curb Weight3690 lbs |
Height65.3 in | Height67.0 in |
Length174.2 in | Length180.9 in |
Width80.1 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase106.4 in | Wheelbase105.9 in |
Maximum Payload1133 lbs | Maximum Payload1230 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1750 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $33,700 | $28,900 |
Average price | $30,886 | $30,988 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Introduced for the 2019 model year, the Volvo XC40 enters 2021 with one major change—the addition of an all-electric powertrain option. The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge is the Swedish automaker’s first mass-market electric vehicle, in fact. The Recharge will be sold alongside gasoline versions of the XC40, which carry over largely unchanged, and compete against small luxury crossovers like the Audi Q3, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, and Lexus UX. With its electric powertrain, the Recharge is a de facto Tesla Model Y competitor. It’s also priced similar to high-end versions of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, although the two electric crossovers have somewhat different philosophies. In addition to that zero-emission powertrain, the Recharge gets an Android-based operating system, over-the-air (OTA) software update capability for all vehicle systems, and some updates to driver-assist tech. These changes don’t apply to gasoline 2021 XC40 models, but Volvo does plan to add the Android operating system to more vehicles in the future. Since the Recharge is the main new thing for the 2021 XC40, that’s what we focused on for this review. While the gasoline XC40 is available in three trim levels—Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription—with front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), the Recharge is only offered in a single trim level, with standard AWD. | A 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid pays for itself in a little more than three years. We’ll show you the math later in this review, but based on national averages, it goes from being more expensive to buy to saving you money after about 40 months of ownership. Toyota sells the 2021 RAV4 Hybrid in LE, XLE, XLE Premium, XSE, and Limited trim levels. Pricing runs from $28,650 to $37,180, plus a $1,175 destination charge that can vary depending on your region. The XLE Premium trim is new for the 2021 model year and adds a super chrome wheel finish, a power sunroof, SofTex leatherette upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, and more. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 187 hp I4 | 2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 4700 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.6 kWh | |
MPG City | 23 | 41 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 38 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 187 hp I4 | 2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 221 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm | |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 4700 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.6 kWh | |
MPG City | 23 | 41 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 38 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 20.7 cu ft | 37.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3627 lbs | 3690 lbs |
Height | 65.3 in | 67.0 in |
Length | 174.2 in | 180.9 in |
Width | 80.1 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 105.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1133 lbs | 1230 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 1750 lbs |
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