2016 Toyota Prius V vs 2016 Toyota RAV4

2016 Toyota Prius V

2016 Toyota RAV4

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5-Door Wgn Five

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Prius v 5-Door Wgn Five	44	40	$28,798	$30,935
Prius v 5-Door Wgn Four	44	40	$27,644	$29,695
Prius v 5-Door Wgn Three	44	40	$26,121	$28,060
Prius v 5-Door Wgn Two	44	40	$24,834	$26,675

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AWD 4-Door LE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RAV4 AWD 4-Door LE	22	29	$24,077	$25,750
RAV4 AWD 4-Door Limited	22	29	$30,770	$32,910
RAV4 AWD 4-Door SE	22	29	$28,672	$30,665
RAV4 AWD 4-Door XLE	22	29	$25,871	$27,670
RAV4 FWD 4-Door LE	23	30	$22,768	$24,350
RAV4 FWD 4-Door Limited	23	30	$29,461	$31,510
RAV4 FWD 4-Door SE	23	30	$27,363	$29,265
RAV4 FWD 4-Door XLE	23	30	$24,562	$26,270

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,798

$24,077

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,935

$25,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

$516 / month

$429 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Toyota Prius V is the largest, most practical, and most family-friendly vehicle in the Prius lineup.

The 2016 Toyota RAV4 is a competent crossover utility with a new Hybrid model this year, updated safety systems, and lots of interior space.

TCC Likes

Capacious, flexible interior
42-mpg combined EPA rating
Practical, usable console

33-mpg Hybrid model
Responsive drive quality
New electronic safety systems

TCC Dislikes

Lacks power under load
Numb, lifeless steering
Can cost more than $40,000

Not the sportiest SUV
Third row unavailable
Flat rear seat

Fuel Economy

City

44 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Station Wagon

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

53.5

54.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.2

101.9

Second Leg Room (in)

35.9

37.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

39.8

Second Hip Room (in)

53.5

48.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

57.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.6

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

55.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

42.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.5

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

109.4

104.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.9

72.6

Track Width, Front (in)

60.2

61.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.7

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

182.9

Height, Overall (in)

65.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

67.3

73.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

34.3

38.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

34.3

38.4

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

11.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/50WR17

P225/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/50WR17

P225/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3340

3570

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

17 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

17 X 6.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

105 @ 4000

172 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.8 L/110

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

134 @ 5200

176 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.11

4.07

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.30

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.90

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Toyota Prius v

Toyota RAV4

Body Style

Wagon

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

4.3

7.1

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

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

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