Do you have your heart set on the Toyota RAV4? A versatile, family-friendly compact crossover, the Toyota RAV4 is a popular option for car shoppers at Earnhardt Toyota. With the recent arrival of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 and a few changes to the lineup, many car shoppers want to know – what are the differences? Find the right fit for your family and lifestyle with this 2021 Toyota RAV4 vs 2020 Toyota RAV4 comparison by Earnhardt Toyota.
2021 Toyota RAV4 | VS |
2020 Toyota RAV4 |
$26,150 | Starting Price | $25,850 |
203-Horsepower 2.5-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder
| Base Engine | 203-Horsepower 2.5-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder
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Toyota Safety Senseâ„¢ 2.0
| Safety Systems | Toyota Safety Senseâ„¢ 2.0
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Gas, Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid | Available Powertrains | Gas and Hybrid |
The biggest difference you will find in this 2021 Toyota RAV4 vs 2020 Toyota RAV4 debate is the addition of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid to the lineup. Named the most powerful and most efficient Toyota RAV4 to date, the Toyota RAV4 Prime employs a 302-horsepower 2.5-liter plug-in hybrid powertrain that features a pair of high-torque electric motors. Armed with this powerful combination, the Toyota RAV4 Prime will sprint from zero to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds with Electronic On-Demand AWD and earn 90 MPGe combined.
Gas-powered Toyota RAV4 models – regardless of model year – rely on a 203-horsepower 2.5-liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder engine that is mated to an eight-speed Direct-Shift automatic gearbox. With this potent powertrain under the hood, the front-wheel drive Toyota RAV4 will earn 28 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. Available Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD with Rear Driveline Disconnect will upgrade all-weather performance and still make 27 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid employs a 219-horsepower Toyota Hybrid Drive System that will make 41 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway with Electronic On-Demand AWD.
Are you looking for a compact crossover that promotes comfort and safety? The Toyota RAV4 will deliver on all counts with standard Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 technology for all trim levels and a standard 7-inch Toyota Entune™ 3.0 touchscreen infotainment system that gives driver and passengers access to Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa smartphone integration. Are you looking for more? The Toyota RAV4 is available with a smorgasbord of high-end features that include Toyota SofTex® interior, a full-color Head-Up Display, a Qi wireless charging system, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, a panoramic moonroof, a hands-free power liftgate and much more.
Find and test drive a Toyota RAV4 that is right for you and your family today at Earnhardt Toyota!