2021 Hyundai Ioniq vs 2021 Toyota RAV4

2021 Hyundai Ioniq

#9 in Compact Cars

2021 Toyota RAV4

#4 in Hybrid SUVs

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Limited Hatchback

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Ioniq Electric Limited Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$36,903	$38,815
Ioniq Electric SE Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$31,999	$33,245
Ioniq Hybrid Blue Hatchback	58	60	$22,665	$23,400
Ioniq Hybrid Limited Hatchback	54	56	$29,938	$31,400
Ioniq Hybrid SE Hatchback	54	56	$24,249	$25,350
Ioniq Hybrid SEL Hatchback	54	56	$27,298	$28,600
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Limited Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$31,589	$33,150
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid SE Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$25,780	$26,700
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid SEL Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$28,348	$29,700

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Adventure AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RAV4 Adventure AWD	25	33	$31,187	$33,355
RAV4 Hybrid LE AWD	41	38	$26,791	$28,500
RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD	41	38	$35,091	$37,330
RAV4 Hybrid XLE AWD	41	38	$28,008	$29,795
RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium AWD	41	38	$30,833	$32,800
RAV4 Hybrid XSE AWD	41	38	$32,667	$34,750
RAV4 LE AWD	27	34	$25,853	$27,650
RAV4 LE FWD	27	35	$24,544	$26,250
RAV4 Limited AWD	25	33	$33,829	$36,180
RAV4 Limited FWD	27	35	$32,520	$34,780
RAV4 TRD Off Road AWD	25	32	$33,643	$35,980
RAV4 XLE AWD	27	33	$27,063	$28,945
RAV4 XLE FWD	28	35	$25,754	$27,545
RAV4 XLE Premium AWD	27	33	$29,593	$31,650
RAV4 XLE Premium FWD	28	35	$28,284	$30,250
RAV4 Prime SE	N/A	N/A	$35,956	$38,250
RAV4 Prime XSE	N/A	N/A	$39,082	$41,575

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,903

$31,187

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,815

$33,355

Monthly Payment Estimate

$647 / month

$556 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq steps up the efficiency game with hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric editions.

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is the meat-and-potatoes crossover for many buyers; the RAV4 Prime supplies the all-electric range.

TCC Likes

All the powertrain options
Conventionally good-looking
Intuitive touchscreens and controls

Performance plug-in hybrid
Great exterior looks
Wide customization possibilities

TCC Dislikes

Cramped rear seat
Relatively low plug-in miles
No longer cutting-edge

Interior is compromised
Prime priced prime near $40,000
Buzzy base inline-4

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

37.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

39.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.2

98.9

Second Hip Room (in)

52.9

47.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

57.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

39.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

54.3

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

73.4

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

62.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

8.6

Length, Overall (in)

176

181.5

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

68.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

63.3

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

105.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

37.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

37.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

69.8

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

11.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

37.4

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P235/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P235/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3488

3655

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

218

184 @ 5000

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

134

203 @ 6600

Engine Type

Electric

Regular Unleaded I-4

Displacement

2.5 L/152

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

121

Battery Range (mi)

170

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

145

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

133

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.41

3.18

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.03

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Ioniq Electric

Toyota RAV4

Body Style

Hatchback

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.3

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Hyundai Ioniq

2020 Ioniq Hybrid is available; 2021s soon
Lease: From $179 per month on 2020s
Rebate: Up to $3,500 cash
Finance: From 0.0% APR + $2,500

2021 Toyota RAV4

2021 RAV4 is here
Lease: From $289/mo.
Finance: From 1.9% APR
Rebate: Up to $1,250 cash

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