2025 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review

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2025 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $40,860 to $54,045
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2025 Toyota
RAV4 Hybrid

MSRP*: $32,600 to $40,905
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MPG - City 20 - 21 MPG 38 - 41 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 28 MPG 35 - 38 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 97.5 ft3 69.8 ft3
Engine
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 219-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 265 hp 219 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 1,750 lbs
Exterior Length 201.4 in 180.9 in
Exterior Width 78.3 in 73.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in
Head Room Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 in
Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 39.5 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Grand Highlander than in the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The Toyota Grand Highlander will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Toyota Grand Highlander as you will with the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, 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). The Toyota Grand Highlander will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Toyota Grand Highlander is much wider than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Toyota Grand Highlander, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

Handling
The Toyota Grand Highlander has a larger turning radius than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Toyota Grand Highlander is clearly the choice over the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Toyota Grand Highlander has a little more horsepower than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Toyota Grand Highlander does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Toyota Grand Highlander more than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Toyota Grand Highlander, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.