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Toyota bZ4X vs Toyota RAV4

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2025 Toyota bZ4X

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2026 Toyota RAV4

Overview

SpecToyota bZ4XXLEToyota RAV4LE
Selected trimXLELE
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeelectricregular unleaded
Transmission1-speed direct drivecontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typeelectrichybrid
Model year20252026

Pricing & market

SpecToyota bZ4XXLEToyota RAV4LE
MSRP$37,070$31,900 (best)
Lowest listing price$20,988$13,865 (best)
Median listing price$24,865 (best)$32,790
Highest listing price$31,550 (best)$49,120
For sale now9304 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecToyota bZ4XXLEToyota RAV4LE
Combined MPG44 MPG (best)
City MPG48 MPG (best)
Highway MPG42 MPG (best)
Combined MPGe119 MPGe (best)
Electric range252 mi (best)
240V charge time11 hr (best)
Fuel tank15 gal (best)

Performance

SpecToyota bZ4XXLEToyota RAV4LE
Horsepower201 hp226 hp (best)
Torque196 lb-ft (best)172 lb-ft
Engine size2.5 L (best)
CylindersI4

Size & capability

SpecToyota bZ4XXLEToyota RAV4LE
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume56.9 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity1,750 lbs (best)
Payload1,045 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,266 lbs3,640 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.1 in (best)8 in
Wheelbase112.2 in (best)106 in
Length184.6 in (best)181 in
Width73.2 in (best)73 in
Height65 in67 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecToyota bZ4XXLEToyota RAV4LE
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)2None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimToyota bZ4XToyota RAV4
1

XLE

$37,070 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LE

$31,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

XLE

$39,150 MSRP

LE AWD

$33,300 MSRP

3

Nightshade

$40,420 MSRP

SE

$34,700 MSRP

4

Limited

$41,800 MSRP

SE AWD

$36,100 MSRP

5

Limited

$43,880 MSRP

XLE

$36,100 MSRP

6

XLE AWD

$37,500 MSRP

7

Woodland

$39,900 MSRP

8

XSE

$41,300 MSRP

9

SE

$41,500 MSRP

10

Limited

$43,300 MSRP

11

Woodland

$45,300 MSRP

12

XSE

$47,200 MSRP

13

GR Sport

$48,500 MSRP

Live inventory

Toyota bZ4X vs Toyota RAV4 FAQ

Which is better: 2025 Toyota bZ4X or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2025 Toyota bZ4X vs 2026 Toyota RAV4 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2025 Toyota bZ4X or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Toyota RAV4 starts lower at $31,900. Live Toyota bZ4X listings start at $20,988. Live Toyota RAV4 listings start at $13,865.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2025 Toyota bZ4X or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (31,900).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2025 Toyota bZ4X or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (44).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2025 Toyota bZ4X or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2025 Toyota bZ4X leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (252).
Which has better horsepower: 2025 Toyota bZ4X or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 leads on horsepower in this comparison (324).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2025 Toyota bZ4X or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2025 Toyota bZ4X vs 2026 Toyota RAV4?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Toyota bZ4X (5/5 NHTSA overall).