Toyota Venza vs Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

VENZA

Base Trim: $34,620.

Pictured: Limited in Coastal Gray Metallic. MSRP as tested $45,159.

RAV4 Hybrid

Base trim: $31,225.

Pictured:  2023 RAV4 Hybrid Woodlands Edition. MSRP starting from $34,025.

VENZA

The 2023 Toyota Venza continues to impress with its design, comfortable interior, ride and drive and fuel economy thanks to its hybrid-only powertrain.  2023 brings a great multimedia system upgrade to the lineup and more upgraded features for the Limited trim.  We also like that the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) is standard on all grades.

RAV4 HYBRID

The RAV4 hybrid shares its technology and driver assistance features with the gas-only version. The hybrid lineup, which comes standard with all-wheel drive, is the more fuel efficient choice.

The RAV4 hybrid was the second best-selling hybrid in Toyota's lineup in the first quarter of 2023, behind the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Toyota is also a pioneer when it comes to hybrid powertrains and The Car Pro Jerry Reynolds considers them the best in the industry with proven reliability. Reynolds says Toyota's hybrid batteries will generally go 225,000 miles or more.

VENZA

For 2023, Toyota introduces the Venza Nightshade Edition.

Also new for 2023, all Venza models have the new Toyota Audio Multimedia system,  upgraded USB ports with one USB Type-A and two USB Type-C ports as well as an updated fourth-generation Qi wireless charger.

Also new for 2023, the Limited adds a standard eight-way power passenger seat, standard rain-sensing wipers and standard 10-inch Head Up Display.

For 2023, XLE receives an upgraded standard 12.3-inch  touchscreen.

RAV4 Hybrid

New for 2023, the RAV4 Hybrid lineup adds a Woodlands Edition. It's the first hybrid off-road special edition SUV for the brand. It features a TRD-tuned suspension and standard Falken WILDPEAK AT tires.  

Also new for 2023, all RAV4 hybrid and gasoline models features the new Toyota Audio Multimedia system along with upgraded multimedia touchscreens and multi-information displays: Hybrid XSE and Hybrid Limited feature a standard 10.5-inch Multimedia display.  A 12.3-inch Multi-Information Display is standard on Hybrid Limited and optional on Hybrid XSE.

VENZA

• Stylish, modern interior with a more premium vibe
• Smoother, quieter ride 
• First Toyota to offer an available Star Gaze electrochromic Panoramic Roof 

RAV4 Hybrid

• More engaging driving dynamics 
• Rated for towing
• More cargo space
• More trims to choose from and a lower entry level price

VENZA

• Fewer trims to choose from
• Not rated for towing
• More expensive entry level model

RAV4 Hybrid

• Not as many amenities like a panoramic moonroof
• Ride isn't as quiet

VENZA

RAV4 Hybrid

40 mpg (LE, XLE/XLE Premium, Limited, SE, XSE)

37 mpg (Woodland Edition)

41 mpg (LE, XLE/XLE Premium, Limited, SE, XSE)

38 mpg (Woodland Edition)

38 mpg (LE, XLE/XLE Premium, Limited, SE, XSE)

35 mpg (Woodland Edition)

VENZA

RAV4 Hybrid

• 8-inch or available 12.3-inch touchscreen display with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, Bluetooth and HD Radio.
• 7-inch or available 12.3-inch LCD Multi-Information Display
• 6-speaker or available 9-speaker JBL sound system
• Optional Panoramic View Camera
• SiriusXM 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription
• Drive Connect subscription

• New 10.5-inch Multimedia display with 6 speakers  (Hybrid XSE, Hybrid Limited.) 8-inch with 6 speakers screen is base. 
• New Toyota Audio Multimedia system with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, over-the-air updates, standard SiriusXM (subscription required) and dual Bluetooth phone connectivity
  
• 12.3-inch Multi-Information Display (Hybrid Limited and Prime XSE). 7-inch display is base.
• Optional 11-speaker JBL Premium Audio 
• Optional wireless charging
• SiriusXM® Platinum Plan 3-month trial subscription
• 1 yr trial Drive Connect subscription  
• Backup camera or backup camera with dynamic gridlines depending on trim

• Wireless charging is standard across the lineup.
• Four USB ports
• 12-volt power outlets

• 5 USB ports
• Available: one 120V/100W AC power outlet in cargo area 
• Available: one 120V/100W AC power outlet in cargo area

• Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+) which includes: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD),  Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA),  Lane Tracing Assist (LTA),  Automatic High Beams (AHB), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), ^* and Road Sign Assist (RSA) 
• Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)  with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) 
• OPTIONAL: Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking 

• Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5) with Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), ^*Road Sign Assist (RSA) 
• Available Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) 
• Available Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB)

• 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts
• Front seatbelts with seatbelt pretensioners with force limitersFront seatbelts with seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
• Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors
• Eight airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, and front and rear side curtain airbags
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats
• Child-protector rear door locks
• Star Safety System— includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)  and Smart Stop Technology® (SST) 
• Front and rear side-impact door beams

• 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts
• Front and outboard second-row seatbelts with seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats
• Star Safety System™ — includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC),  Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST)  
• Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control
• Eight airbags  — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver's knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, and front and rear side curtain airbags
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VENZA

RAV4 Hybrid

VENZA

RAV4 Hybrid

180.9"

73"

219-horsepower

Engine: 163 lb.-ft.

Electric Motor: 149 lb.-ft. Rear: 89 lb-ft 

14.5

14.5

3,913 (Limited AWD)

3,847 (LE AWD)

3,891 (XLE, Nightshade Edition)

3,690 lbs. (LE HV)

3,775 lbs. (Woodland, XLE HV, XLE Premium HV, SE HV and XSE HV)

3,800 lbs. (Limited HV)

1,750 pounds