RAV4 2.5L (2WD) EX vs Toyota Highlander 2023 2.5L Hybrid LE (FWD) Comparison

Car Information

Engine / Motor

200 km/h

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4

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2490 cc

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GCC

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Dimensions

5 Seater

7 Seater

5 Doors

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4570 mm

4950

1845 mm

1930

1660 mm

1730

2660 mm

2850

Fuel Economy

14.9 Km/L

21.3

55 L

65

14.9 Km/L

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Comfort

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Interior

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Safety

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Infotainment

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Transmission

Automatic

CVT

Chassis & Steering

Front Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Key Spec

2.5 L - 2.5 L

2.5 L - 2.5 L

170 - 219

240 - 240

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

CVT & Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT)

Gasoline & Hybrid

Hybrid

TBD

TBD

5 - 5

7 - 7

Exterior

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Engine

In-Line

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2.5 L

2.5 L

Gasoline

Hybrid

None

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4

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203 BHP

240 BHP

243 Nm

237

Technologies

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Comparison of configuration highlights

  • RAV4 2.5L (2WD) EX

    • Toyota Highlander 2023 2.5L Hybrid LE (FWD)

      • Audio Controls on Steering Wheel
      • Electronic engine immobilizer
      • Rear AC Controls
      • Push Button Start
      • Keyless Entry
      • Rear Camera
      • Anti-Theft Alarm System
      • Parking Sensors - Front and Rear
      • EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
      • ABS
      • Child Seat Interface (ISOFIX)
      • Active braking
      • Lane Departure Warning

    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 PickToyota Highlander 2023 2.5L Hybrid LE (FWD)

    Expert / Editor Recommendation

    Choose RAV4 2.5L (2WD) EX if you care more about overall equipment; choose Toyota Highlander 2023 2.5L Hybrid LE (FWD) 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 Toyota Highlander 2023 2.5L Hybrid LE (FWD) has a fuel consumption of 4.69. Therefore, Toyota Highlander 2023 2.5L Hybrid LE (FWD) is more fuel-efficient.
    • In terms of interior space, RAV4 2.5L (2WD) EX has a wheelbase of 2660 mm, while Toyota Highlander 2023 2.5L Hybrid LE (FWD) has a wheelbase of 2850. Generally, the model with the longer wheelbase, Toyota Highlander 2023 2.5L Hybrid LE (FWD), offers more room.
    • Check drive type, ground clearance and torque together. RAV4 2.5L (2WD) EX uses Front Wheel Drive, while Toyota Highlander 2023 2.5L Hybrid LE (FWD) uses Front Wheel Drive.