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Toyota RAV4 vs Volkswagen ID.4

2026 Toyota RAV4 vs 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 — two small SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

Toyota RAV4

2026 Toyota RAV4

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
VS0 – 3Volkswagen ID.4 wins 3 of 3 categories
Volkswagen ID.4

2026 Volkswagen ID.4

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

That works out to about $900 a year less in fuel for the Volkswagen ID.4 (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

Across all model years since 2005, the Volkswagen ID.4 has had fewer recall campaigns (27 vs 50).

The two cars

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is a small SUV offered with a 2.5L 4-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 181 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,746 lb (Le 4dr SUV).

The 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 is a small SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 180 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,339 lb (4dr SUV Base).

Buying used? The 2022 RAV4 and the 2024 ID.4 have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2019 RAV4 and the 2023 ID.4.

Basics

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Hybrid
Fuel
EV
2.5L 4-cyl
Engines
EV
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

43 MPG
Best combined MPG
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47 city
City / highway MPG (best)
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–
EV range
291 mi
$1,550
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$650

Performance & space

186 hp
Horsepower (most powerful)
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5
Seats (most)
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181.1 in
Length
180.3 in
72.8 in
Width
72.8 in
66.5 in
Height
64.6 in
3,746 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
4,339 lb

Safety & reliability

13
Driver-assist features standard
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2
Recalls (2026)
2
50
Recalls, all years since 2005
27
42
Owner complaints (latest year)
0

Interest

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Wikipedia views, 30 days
9,238

Buying used

2022
Best used year
2024
2019
Year to avoid
2023

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Which one should you choose?

Choose the Toyota RAV4 if…

It doesn't clearly beat the Volkswagen ID.4 on any measure we track.

Choose the Volkswagen ID.4 if…

  • You want an EV with more range (291 miles)
  • You put reliability history first (27 vs 50 recalls since 2005)

Pros & cons of each

2026 Toyota RAV4

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 43 MPG combined — 42% better than the average 2026 small SUV (30.2 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

2026 Volkswagen ID.4

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • "Do not drive" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.

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