Toyota RAV4 alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Toyota RAV4, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Toyota RAV4 and are good next research steps.

from £29,600

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Price 29,600 - 36,400 £
Body Type Estate
Engine Type Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 140 - 178 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.4 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.5 - 9.2 s
Model Year 2025
Max Speed 180 km/h
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 5
Model Corolla
Modell Corolla Touring Sports 1.8 Hybrid, Corolla Touring Sports 2.0 Hybrid
CO2 Efficiency Class C
Trim Level Comfort, Business Edition, Teamplayer, GR SPORT, Lounge
Power kW 103 - 131 kW
co2 100 g/km
Engine capacity 1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Curb weight 1,485 - 1,515 kg
Fuel tank capacity 43 L
Trunk capacity 581 - 596 L
Length 4,650 mm
Width 1,790 mm
Height 1,435 mm
Brand Toyota
Max trunk capacity 1,591 - 1,606 L
Payload 400 - 440 kg

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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports as a suitable alternative to Toyota RAV4

The Corolla Touring Sports is the pragmatic estate: lower, nimbler and generally more economical, with a clever loadbay that keeps luggage organized without the SUV tax. The RAV4, by contrast, gives you a taller driving position, more interior room and light off‑road chops — it's the tougher, more versatile choice when you want boot and brawn rather than ballet.

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.

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substantially more power
significantly more efficient
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
clearly cheaper
slightly lighter
a bit more trunk space

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£49,877

Suzuki Across

Price 49,900 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 306 HP
Consumption L/100km 1 L/100km
Electric Range 75 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6 s
Model Year 2024
Max Speed 180 km/h
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 5
Model Across
Modell Across 2.5 Plug-in-Hybrid
CO2 Efficiency Class B
Trim Level Comfort+ E-FOUR CVT
Power kW 225 kW
co2 22 g/km
Engine capacity 2,487 cm3
Curb weight 2,075 kg
Fuel tank capacity 55 L
Trunk capacity 490 L
Length 4,635 mm
Width 1,855 mm
Height 1,690 mm
Brand Suzuki
Max trunk capacity 1,604 L
Payload 435 kg

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Suzuki Across as a suitable alternative to Toyota RAV4

Choosing between the Suzuki Across and the Toyota RAV4 comes down to whether you prioritise an efficient plug‑in hybrid or a more conventional, broader compact SUV package. The Across is Suzuki’s take on the RAV4 PHEV with strong electric range and fuel economy, while the RAV4 offers a wider model lineup, familiar powertrains and a more traditional ownership experience.

The Suzuki Across is Suzuki's take on a roomy, efficient plug-in SUV handed down from its Toyota cousin, marrying sensible practicality with a polished, grown-up driving character. It won't thrill those chasing sporty drama, but for buyers who value measured refinement, low running costs and lots of usable space, it's an unexpectedly accomplished and subtly premium package.

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clearly cheaper
barely more power
substantially more electric range
only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
visibly lighter
very slightly more trunk space
clearly more efficient

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from £20,600

Dacia Bigster

Price 20,600 - 28,100 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 140 - 158 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 7.2 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.7 - 10.5 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Model Bigster
Modell Bigster mild hybrid 140, Bigster hybrid 155, Bigster mild hybrid-G 140, Bigster hybrid-G 150
CO2 Efficiency Class D, C
Trim Level Essential, Expression, Journey, Extreme, Essential (Autogasbetrieb), Essential (Benzinbetrieb), Expression (Autogasbetrieb), Expression (Benzinbetrieb), Journey (Autogasbetrieb), Journey (Benzinbetrieb), Extreme (Autogasbetrieb), Extreme (Benzinbetrieb), Expression 4x4 EDC (Autogasbetrieb), Expression 4x4 EDC (Benzinbetrieb), Journey 4x4 EDC (Autogasbetrieb), Journey 4x4 EDC (Benzinbetrieb), Extreme 4x4 EDC (Autogasbetrieb), Extreme 4x4 EDC (Benzinbetrieb)
Power kW 103 - 116 kW
co2 106 - 134 g/km
Engine capacity 1,199 - 1,789 cm3
Curb weight 1,425 - 1,611 kg
Trunk capacity 444 - 667 L
Width 1,813 mm
Brand Dacia
Payload 434 - 465 kg

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Dacia Bigster as a suitable alternative to Toyota RAV4

Put the ever-reliable Toyota RAV4 next to the newcomer Dacia Bigster and you get two sensible SUVs with very different appeals: the RAV4 delivers years of refinement, hybrid efficiency and a quietly premium cabin, while the Bigster trades polish for cavernous space and a wallet-friendly price. If you value low running costs, strong resale and fuss-free ownership, the RAV4 is the safe, sensible pick; if you need room for family, kit and a tight budget, the Bigster is a clever, no-nonsense bargain. Both will get you where you need to go — one with quiet confidence, the other with bold value and a grin.

The Dacia Bigster is a straightforward, value-driven SUV that emphasizes space, practicality and low running costs rather than flashy tech. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a roomy, well-built family car with rugged styling and easy-to-use features at an affordable price.

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substantially more power
considerably more efficient
considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
clearly cheaper
moderately lighter
visibly more trunk space

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from £34,300

BYD Seal U

Price 34,300 - 39,800 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 218 - 324 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range 70 - 500 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.9 - 9.6 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,026
Torque 300 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Seal U
Modell Seal U, Seal U DM-i
CO2 Efficiency Class A, B
Trim Level Comfort, Design, Boost, Design AWD
Power kW 160 - 238 kW
co2 0 - 71 g/km
Engine capacity 1,497 - 1,498 cm3
Curb weight 1,940 - 2,147 kg
Trunk capacity 425 - 552 L
Width 1,890 mm
Brand BYD
Payload 410 kg
Variant DM-i

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BYD Seal U as a suitable alternative to Toyota RAV4

BYD Seal U is a sleek, driver‑focused electric newcomer that delivers brisk, silent acceleration, cutting‑edge tech and impressive running‑cost savings — it’s the car that makes you forget what an internal‑combustion soundtrack sounded like. The Toyota RAV4 sticks to its strengths: rugged, roomy and reliably efficient (especially as a hybrid), perfect for buyers who prioritise practicality, resale value and worry‑free ownership over being first in the EV queue.

The BYD Seal U is a sleek electric fastback that blends sporty styling with a roomy, tech-focused interior, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric performance without sacrificing comfort. It delivers a smooth, composed ride and intuitive features, positioning it as a practical yet modern option in the EV market.

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very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
a bit lighter
somewhat cheaper
only slightly more power
significantly more electric range
very slightly more trunk space

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from £34,200

Nissan X-Trail

Price 34,200 - 50,500 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 163 - 213 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Seats 5 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7 - 9.6 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 300 - 525 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3
Model X-Trail
Modell X-Trail 1.5 VC-T Mild-Hybrid, X-Trail 1.5 VC-T e-Power
CO2 Efficiency Class F, D, E
Trim Level Acenta Xtronic (5-Sitzer), Acenta Xtronic (7-Sitzer), N-Connecta Xtronic (5-Sitzer), N-Connecta Xtronic (7-Sitzer), Tekna Xtronic (5-Sitzer), Tekna Xtronic (7-Sitzer), Tekna+ Xtronic (5-Sitzer), Tekna+ Xtronic (7-Sitzer), Acenta, N-Connecta, N-Trek, Tekna, Tekna+, Acenta e-4ORCE (5-Sitzer), Acenta e-4ORCE (7-Sitzer), N-Connecta e-4ORCE (5-Sitzer), N-Connecta e-4ORCE (7-Sitzer), N-Trek e-4ORCE (5-Sitzer), N-Trek e-4ORCE (7-Sitzer), Tekna e-4ORCE (5-Sitzer), Tekna e-4ORCE (7-Sitzer), Tekna+ e-4ORCE (5-Sitzer), Tekna+ e-4ORCE (7-Sitzer)
Power kW 120 - 157 kW
co2 131 - 161 g/km
Engine capacity 1,497 cm3
Curb weight 1,668 - 1,961 kg
Trunk capacity 177 - 585 L
Width 1,840 mm
Brand Nissan
Payload 432 - 574 kg

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Nissan X-Trail as a suitable alternative to Toyota RAV4

The Nissan X-Trail and the Toyota RAV4 are two of the most popular compact SUVs, each offering a distinct balance of comfort, space and driving character. This comparison will focus on their real-world strengths—practicality, fuel efficiency, safety tech and driving feel—to help you choose which suits your needs.

The Nissan X-Trail is a roomy, no-nonsense family SUV that mixes sensible practicality with a quietly modern look, making it an easy choice for busy lives and weekend escapes. It drives with calm confidence, delivers a comfortable ride and sensible tech, and won’t demand drama while doing the everyday heavy lifting.

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clearly more power
considerably more efficient
visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly lighter
somewhat cheaper
moderately more trunk space

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from £40,200

VW Tayron

Price 40,200 - 56,000 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 150 - 272 HP
Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
Electric Range 116 - 123 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.1 - 9.7 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Tayron
Modell Tayron 1.5 eTSI, Tayron 2.0 TDI SCR, Tayron 2.0 TSI OPF, Tayron 1.5 eHybrid OPF
CO2 Efficiency Class E, F, B, G
Trim Level Life DSG, Life 4MOTION DSG, R-Line 4MOTION DSG, Elegance DSG, Elegance 4MOTION DSG, R-Line DSG, R-Line 195 4MOTION DSG
Power kW 110 - 200 kW
co2 33 - 192 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight 1,682 - 1,948 kg
Trunk capacity 705 - 885 L
Width 1,853 - 1,866 mm
Brand VW
Payload 497 - 573 kg

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VW Tayron as a suitable alternative to Toyota RAV4

In the left corner, the Toyota RAV4 brings proven reliability, frugal hybrid powertrains and genuine all‑road grit — the sensible choice if you value resale, low running costs and a knack for getting off the beaten track. Opposite it, the VW Tayron punches above its class with sharp styling, a tech‑filled cabin and roomy back seats, making it the smarter pick for families who want SUV presence and comfort without flashy compromises.

The VW Tayron combines a roomy, practical interior with a composed, comfortable ride that suits both daily commuting and longer journeys. With a restrained, modern design and a focus on straightforward tech and safety, it’s a sensible choice for buyers who want Volkswagen refinement without unnecessary flash.

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barely cheaper
slightly more power
moderately more efficient
slightly more electric range
very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly lighter
considerably more trunk space

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Direct comparisons

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