Toyota RAV4 vs BMW X3
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MSRP$31,900 | MSRP$51,300 |
Listings9160 | Listings9346 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 now comes with more choice, including three distinct design themes, three powertrain and drivetrain options, and seven trim levels. It has a hybrid drivetrain as standard, offering a claimed 44 mpg combined, along with more standard features, a quicker operating system, and improvements across the board to bolster its bestselling position. Verdict: The good gets better, but the RAV4's lineup is confusing enough to need a Venn diagram. | |
Reviews SummaryBMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavors: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside. Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.01 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 226 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.01 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemOptional |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space37.8 cu ft | Cargo Space31.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3594 lbs | Curb Weight4176 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height65.4 in |
Length181.0 in | Length187.2 in |
Width73.0 in | Width83.9 in |
Wheelbase105.9 in | Wheelbase112.8 in |
Maximum Payload900 lbs | Maximum Payload1107 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1750 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity4001 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,900 | $51,300 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 now comes with more choice, including three distinct design themes, three powertrain and drivetrain options, and seven trim levels. It has a hybrid drivetrain as standard, offering a claimed 44 mpg combined, along with more standard features, a quicker operating system, and improvements across the board to bolster its bestselling position. Verdict: The good gets better, but the RAV4's lineup is confusing enough to need a Venn diagram. | BMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavors: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside. Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.01 kWh | |
MPG City | 27 | |
MPG Highway | 33 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 226 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.01 kWh | |
MPG City | 27 | |
MPG Highway | 33 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 37.8 cu ft | 31.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3594 lbs | 4176 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 65.4 in |
Length | 181.0 in | 187.2 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 83.9 in |
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 112.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 900 lbs | 1107 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1750 lbs | 4001 lbs |
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