Toyota has been expanding its hybrid and EV variants recently. One product of that is the 2021 Toyota Venza. It’s a hybrid crossover…but wait, isn’t that what the 2021 RAV4 Hybrid is? What’s the difference between the two? Let’s us show you.
Today, we’ll be comparing base model 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid LE and the base model 2021 Toyota Venza LE. In the table below, we compare starting price, powertrain specs, and fuel economy. After that, we’ll show you what the standard features for each model are. Which model do you prefer?
2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid LE | vs |
2021 Toyota Venza LE |
$28,800 | Starting MSRP | $32,570 |
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Engine |
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid |
219 hp | Horsepower |
219 hp |
CVT | Transmission |
CVT |
AWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
41/38/40 | Fuel Economy | 40/37/39 |
The 2021 RAV4 Hybrid is available in five trims: LE, XLE, XLE Premium, XSE, and Limited. The LE trim comes standard with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa*, Bluetooth, SiriusXM satellite radio, a six-speaker stereo, a 7-inch touchscreen*, and a USB port*. Dual-zone automatic climate control is also standard. Standard safety tech includes pre-collision warning and braking, road sign recognition, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, lane trace assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, and a rearview camera. The 2021 RAV4 Hybrid has a maximum cargo space of 69.8 cu-ft.
*Unavailable on or differs from the 2021 Venza.
The 2021 Venza is available in three trims: LE, XLE, Limited. The LE trim comes equipped with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, SiriusXM satellite radio, HD Radio**, a Wi-Fi hotspot**, wireless device charging**, a six-speaker stereo, an 8-inch touchscreen**, and four USB ports**. Dual-zone automatic climate control, a power-adjustable driver’s seat**, and push-button start** are standard, too. Safety-wise, it matches the RAV4 Hybrid LE, with standard pre-collision warning and braking, road sign recognition, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, lane trace assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, and a rearview camera. The 2021 Venza has a maximum cargo space of 55.1 cu-ft.
**Unavailable on or differs from the 2021 RAV4 Hybrid.