2024 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2024 Toyota Sequoia Review

Picture of the 2024 Toyota RAV4

2024 Toyota
RAV4

MSRP*: $28,675 to $38,380
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2024 Toyota
Sequoia

MSRP*: $61,275 to $81,265
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MPG - City 25 - 27 MPG 19 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 35 MPG 22 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 69.7 - 69.8 ft3 86.9 ft3
Engine
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 437-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 203 hp 437 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 3,500 lbs 8,980 - 9,520 lbs
Exterior Length 180.9 - 181.5 in 208.1 in
Exterior Width 73.0 - 73.4 in 79.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 39.5 in
Front 39.2 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Toyota RAV4 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota Sequoia, with comparable head- and legroom. The Toyota Sequoia will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota RAV4.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Toyota RAV4 as you will with the Toyota Sequoia, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Toyota RAV4 is a better financial choice over the Toyota Sequoia, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Toyota RAV4 is much slimmer than the Toyota Sequoia, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Toyota RAV4, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Sequoia.

Handling
The Toyota RAV4 has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota Sequoia, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Sequoia is clearly the choice over the Toyota RAV4 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Toyota RAV4 has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota Sequoia.

Powertrain
The Toyota RAV4 has much lower torque than the Toyota Sequoia, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Toyota RAV4 has less seating than the Toyota Sequoia, making the Toyota Sequoia the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Toyota RAV4 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Sequoia.