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Toyota RAV4 vs Toyota Yaris

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Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV4

$42,260 - $58,360

2025 price

Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris

$25,880 - $35,940

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Summary

2025 Toyota RAV4
2025 Toyota Yaris
Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 3, 1.5L
Fuel Type
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Unleaded Petrol/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
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3.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
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5
Dislikes
  • Cabin noise is too loud for grade level
  • Simple cabin design won't be for everyone
  • About to be replaced by new-gen model

  • Conservative interior
  • Lacks some features
  • Price
2025 Toyota RAV4 Summary

Even though it’s expected to be superseded by a sixth-generation model next year, we're reviewing the fifth-gen Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Cruiser 2WD model to see if its hybrid powertrain and features still secures its position as top-selling medium SUV for families.

Aussies love mid-size SUVs in part because they're a tad more practical than their larger cousins, especially in the city.

You also have a better chance of fitting one inside your garage (unless you use your garage for storage, like me).

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2025 Toyota Yaris Summary

Long the domain of first-car buyers and suburbanites winding down on their driving years, the Toyota Yaris is now hybrid-only, and is a far cry from the $15,000-or-so cheap and cheerful staple it once was.

But with its fourth generation a few years into its lifespan, the Yaris is trying to be more than just a basic A-to-B runabout. In fact, the ZR we have on test is more expensive than an entry-grade Volkswagen Polo.

Does more than $30,000 of light hatch really feel worth it once you’re behind the wheel, or are you better off pocketing almost $10,000 to save on one of the thinning pack of rivals?

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