2023 Toyota RAV4 vs 2023 Ford Explorer
Overview | |
MSRP$36,760 | MSRP$28,275 |
Listings573 | Listings239 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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2023 Ford Explorer Reviews Summary | |
2023 Toyota RAV4 Reviews SummaryThe RAV4 was last revised for 2019, and Toyota takes the if-it-ain’t-broke approach for the new model year, retaining the well-reviewed styling while updating the frequently maligned infotainment system of yesteryear. This review focuses on the gas-powered RAV4. The RAV4 Hybrid and the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 Prime are each covered separately. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
MPG City21 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 203 hp I4 |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.2 cu ft | Cargo Space37.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4345 lbs | Curb Weight3370 lbs |
Height69.9 in | Height67.0 in |
Length198.8 in | Length180.9 in |
Width89.3 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase119.1 in | Wheelbase105.9 in |
Maximum Payload1425 lbs | Maximum Payload1230 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5300 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,760 | $28,275 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The RAV4 was last revised for 2019, and Toyota takes the if-it-ain’t-broke approach for the new model year, retaining the well-reviewed styling while updating the frequently maligned infotainment system of yesteryear. This review focuses on the gas-powered RAV4. The RAV4 Hybrid and the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 Prime are each covered separately. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
MPG City | 21 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.2 cu ft | 37.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4345 lbs | 3370 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 67.0 in |
Length | 198.8 in | 180.9 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 105.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1425 lbs | 1230 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5300 lbs | 1500 lbs |

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