RAV4 2.5L (2WD) EX vs Highlander 2.5L Hybrid GXR (AWD) Comparison

Car Information

Engine / Motor

200 km/h

/

4

4

2490 cc

/

GCC

GCC

Dimensions

5 Seater

7 Seater

5 Doors

5 Doors

4570 mm

4950 mm

1845 mm

1930 mm

1660 mm

1730 mm

2660 mm

2850 mm

Fuel Economy

14.9 Km/L

20 Km/L

55 L

65 L

14.9 Km/L

20 Km/L

Comfort

/

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic

Chassis & Steering

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Key Spec

2.5 L - 2.5 L

2.5 L - 2.5 L

170 - 219

240 BHP - 240 BHP

8 Speed Automatic Transmission & Automatic & Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT)

Automatic & CVT & eCVT & Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT)

Gasoline & Hybrid

Hybrid & Hybrid

TBD

TBD

5 - 5

7 Seater - 7 Seater

Exterior

/

Engine

In-Line

In-Line

2.5 L

2.5 L

Gasoline

Hybrid

None

None

4

4

203 BHP

240 BHP

243 Nm

237 Nm

Comparison of configuration highlights

  • RAV4 2.5L (2WD) EX

    • Highlander 2.5L Hybrid GXR (AWD)

      • Rear Camera

    Review Comparison

    Positive

    • Economical in fuel consumption with strong performance
    • Spacious and practical interior space
    • Reliability and quality of safety equipment

    Negative

    • The suspension is a bit stiff
    • Use of lower quality interior materials
    • Less control of internal noise

    Positive

    • No data found

    Negative

    • No data found

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    Editor's PickRAV4 2.5L (2WD) EX

    Expert / Editor Recommendation

    Choose RAV4 2.5L (2WD) EX if you care more about price; choose Highlander 2.5L Hybrid GXR (AWD) if you care more about fuel economy.

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    Q&A

    • According to fuel consumption data, RAV4 2.5L (2WD) EX has a fuel consumption of 6.71, while Highlander 2.5L Hybrid GXR (AWD) has a fuel consumption of 5. Therefore, Highlander 2.5L Hybrid GXR (AWD) is more fuel-efficient.
    • In terms of interior space, RAV4 2.5L (2WD) EX has a wheelbase of 2660 mm, while Highlander 2.5L Hybrid GXR (AWD) has a wheelbase of 2850 mm. Generally, the model with the longer wheelbase, Highlander 2.5L Hybrid GXR (AWD), offers more room.
    • Check drive type, ground clearance and torque together. RAV4 2.5L (2WD) EX uses Front Wheel Drive, while Highlander 2.5L Hybrid GXR (AWD) uses All Wheel Drive.