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VW Golf Variant vs Toyota RAV4 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 37,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf Variant or Toyota RAV4?

VW Golf Variant vs Toyota RAV4: Key differences

VW Golf Variant

  • noticeably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Toyota RAV4

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Golf Variant

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Golf Variant is noticeably cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Toyota RAV4 costs 37,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,858 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota RAV4 uses 1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the VW Golf Variant with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

RAV4

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota RAV4 offers visibly more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota RAV4 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the VW Golf Variant takes 6.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Golf Variant

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is markedly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,745 kg. The difference is around 379 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers very slightly more boot space – 611 L compared to 580 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota RAV4 carries marginally more – 600 kg compared to 547 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota RAV4 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £37,700
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Toyota RAV4

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 75 km
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VW Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 is a pragmatic, family-friendly SUV that pairs impressively low running costs in hybrid form with a relaxed, motorway-friendly ride and a generous rear seat and boot that make everyday life easy. Its cabin leans toward practicality rather than polish—expect plenty of hard plastics and a tidy infotainment system that’s quick to respond but buries some climate functions in a touchscreen and can nag with drive‑recorder popups, so buyers wanting a premium feel or sporty dynamics should look elsewhere.

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Mariana González
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I love it — it’s super comfortable, I’ve never had any trouble with it, very reliable and stable.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Price
37,700 - 55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
114 - 159 g/km
co2
22 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Curb weight
1,745 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
611 L
Trunk capacity
520 - 580 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
509 - 547 kg
Payload
390 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
VW
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the VW Golf Variant?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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