Toyota RAV4 vs Toyota Camry Battle of the Hybrids
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Date: 2019-10-12
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Comments and reviews: 10
Craig Zalk
Alex, Thank you for the fine review. I drive a Lexus ES300h and find it silky-smooth and full of pep. My lease is almost up and I test drove the Camry hybrid XLE and the Rav4 hybrid XLE. I found the driving experience of the Camry to be almost exactly like my Lexus hybrid in every way, silky-smooth, very quiet and spirited, while the driving experience of the Rav4 (same roads) was more of a struggle with less engine power, and more noise. Not to say that the Rav4's experience was poor, just to me it did not seem to be as refined as the Camry hybrid - and the 4's engine seemed to have to work extra hard to accomplish the same thing that the Camry accomplished with less effort. Also, the Rav4's interior seemed to bounce noise. This is the opposite of what you found. I am wondering where I went wrong? Should I test drive both again? Thank you. Craig
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Alex, Thank you for the fine review. I drive a Lexus ES300h and find it silky-smooth and full of pep. My lease is almost up and I test drove the Camry hybrid XLE and the Rav4 hybrid XLE. I found the driving experience of the Camry to be almost exactly like my Lexus hybrid in every way, silky-smooth, very quiet and spirited, while the driving experience of the Rav4 (same roads) was more of a struggle with less engine power, and more noise. Not to say that the Rav4's experience was poor, just to me it did not seem to be as refined as the Camry hybrid - and the 4's engine seemed to have to work extra hard to accomplish the same thing that the Camry accomplished with less effort. Also, the Rav4's interior seemed to bounce noise. This is the opposite of what you found. I am wondering where I went wrong? Should I test drive both again? Thank you. Craig
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PJ McDonald
When I saw this great colour that your RAV4 Hybrid comes in I checked the Toyota Canada site and we cannot get the Hybrid in this colour. It only shows up in the Trail (Adventure to you) trim with a white roof. I wrote to Toyota Canada asking why not and I got the whole marketing research spiel shows what colours and options Canadians want, yada yada yada. What, you mean to tell me Canadians don't like colour? I drove by a Toyota dealership recently and you couldn't tell the black, dark grey and dark blue RAV4's apart. And what really ticks me off is that they are all built in the same plants here in Canada so don't tell this plant can't build them in this colour. And, no sir, we can't let you special order one either. Sheesh
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When I saw this great colour that your RAV4 Hybrid comes in I checked the Toyota Canada site and we cannot get the Hybrid in this colour. It only shows up in the Trail (Adventure to you) trim with a white roof. I wrote to Toyota Canada asking why not and I got the whole marketing research spiel shows what colours and options Canadians want, yada yada yada. What, you mean to tell me Canadians don't like colour? I drove by a Toyota dealership recently and you couldn't tell the black, dark grey and dark blue RAV4's apart. And what really ticks me off is that they are all built in the same plants here in Canada so don't tell this plant can't build them in this colour. And, no sir, we can't let you special order one either. Sheesh
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WolfoxBenny
Nice video as always I have a IS300h and in the balance Driving/comfort/Performance is the one in my country suits me, But if the Camry was available it would have made the choice harder: I was not expecting all that luggage to enter in the Camry and the Leg room/internals are more wider in the Camry than in mine. My car is like my wife, the Camry is like the Cute neighbor, lucky me my country kept that cute lady far awayHAHAHA. I also searched that you never tested the entry level LEXUS Hybrid RWD system, but I have the feeling is not available in your country. By the way, the RAV4 is available in my country, but that is the M_lf neighbor. Hahaha
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Nice video as always I have a IS300h and in the balance Driving/comfort/Performance is the one in my country suits me, But if the Camry was available it would have made the choice harder: I was not expecting all that luggage to enter in the Camry and the Leg room/internals are more wider in the Camry than in mine. My car is like my wife, the Camry is like the Cute neighbor, lucky me my country kept that cute lady far awayHAHAHA. I also searched that you never tested the entry level LEXUS Hybrid RWD system, but I have the feeling is not available in your country. By the way, the RAV4 is available in my country, but that is the M_lf neighbor. Hahaha
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naveenthemachine
Alex, thank you for this Thats exactly what I need. Because if you recall I mentioned that I am torn between a rav4 hybrid limited or a loaded Camry. But the difference is that Im trying to compare the rav4 hybrid to a v6 Camry. Both are so good and since 40K is my budget I really cant decide. Fuel economy and AWD or a 300hp refined v6 and the hud, red interior, and power passenger seat?
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Alex, thank you for this Thats exactly what I need. Because if you recall I mentioned that I am torn between a rav4 hybrid limited or a loaded Camry. But the difference is that Im trying to compare the rav4 hybrid to a v6 Camry. Both are so good and since 40K is my budget I really cant decide. Fuel economy and AWD or a 300hp refined v6 and the hud, red interior, and power passenger seat?
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canonlybeme4life
Great Review. My biggest question comes down to real world miles per tank. My 16 Camry XLE Hybrid averages about 550 to 580 per tank. My average tank mpg is 39 to 41. I understand that the new Camry hybrid only holds 13 gallons. The Rav4 shows 14. 5 gallons. Does anyone out there own either of these and can tell me an honest miles per tank average before the low fuel light comes on.
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Great Review. My biggest question comes down to real world miles per tank. My 16 Camry XLE Hybrid averages about 550 to 580 per tank. My average tank mpg is 39 to 41. I understand that the new Camry hybrid only holds 13 gallons. The Rav4 shows 14. 5 gallons. Does anyone out there own either of these and can tell me an honest miles per tank average before the low fuel light comes on.
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Robert DeMilo
I find your videos to be jammed packed full of information and without any pauses but a bit repetitive. Excellent comparison for some shoppers. One thing I don't like on the RAV4 are the black plastic exterior trim, after a few years in the sun, this will turn to grey and really make the car look tired.
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I find your videos to be jammed packed full of information and without any pauses but a bit repetitive. Excellent comparison for some shoppers. One thing I don't like on the RAV4 are the black plastic exterior trim, after a few years in the sun, this will turn to grey and really make the car look tired.
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lionstar2222
Is this a 2020 Toyota Camry hybrid? When do they normally come out? Also, can you do a video on doing factory order vs dealership lot purchase? Couldn't find any Camry le hybrid in the last several months of search. Would I lose negotiating power if I were to order a vehicle from the factory?
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Is this a 2020 Toyota Camry hybrid? When do they normally come out? Also, can you do a video on doing factory order vs dealership lot purchase? Couldn't find any Camry le hybrid in the last several months of search. Would I lose negotiating power if I were to order a vehicle from the factory?
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ronkemperful
Great review I almost bought the 1st generation RAV4 but was turned off by Toyotas hyperactive stability system, and by highway fuel economy that was less than 2017 Forester that I ended up buying. RAV4 sounds good but I think that Ill wait for the plug-in version.
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Great review I almost bought the 1st generation RAV4 but was turned off by Toyotas hyperactive stability system, and by highway fuel economy that was less than 2017 Forester that I ended up buying. RAV4 sounds good but I think that Ill wait for the plug-in version.
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Isac V
RAV4 over mid size Sedans win in any aspect I care for. For me Sedans became a thing of the past (which really are no match for the actual Sedans of the past)no going back. Now, RAV4 hybrid vs CRV hybrid this two are the hot potatos. Were waiting for this one.
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RAV4 over mid size Sedans win in any aspect I care for. For me Sedans became a thing of the past (which really are no match for the actual Sedans of the past)no going back. Now, RAV4 hybrid vs CRV hybrid this two are the hot potatos. Were waiting for this one.
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mountainhobo
Alex The two have significantly different center consoles. The Camry center console appears to have a cutout on the driver's side. For a tall driver, does this cutout help gain some knee room for a better driving position compared to the RAV4?
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Alex The two have significantly different center consoles. The Camry center console appears to have a cutout on the driver's side. For a tall driver, does this cutout help gain some knee room for a better driving position compared to the RAV4?
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