2025 Toyota RAV4 Vs. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

Are you deciding between fuel types for your upcoming Toyota RAV4 upgrade? Let your Toyota team at Group 1 Toyota Southwest Houston help you compare the gas-powered Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid! In the following overview, we’ll explore the differences in their powertrains and gas mileage to simplify your decision when it’s time to trade in for a new SUV near Sugar Land.

Toyota RAV4 Gas Vs. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: Trim Levels

The 2025 RAV4 lineup includes four gas-powered trims and seven hybrid trims. Stafford shoppers can explore their options below:

2025 RAV4 Gas Trims

• LE
• XLE
• XLE Premium
• Limited

2025 RAV4 Hybrid Trims

• Hybrid LE
• Hybrid XLE
• Hybrid XLE Premium
• Hybrid Woodland Edition
• Hybrid SE
• Hybrid XSE
• Hybrid Limited

Toyota RAV4 Gas Vs. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: Performance

The gas-powered RAV4 trims are equipped with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine and standard front-wheel drive, or available all-wheel drive. A 2.5L hybrid engine, paired with standard Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive, powers the hybrid models. Regardless of your choice, you’ll have impressive power for your trips around Missouri City: 

2025 RAV4 Gas Performance

• 2.5L 4-cylinder engine
• Direct Shift 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
• FWD or AWD
• 203 hp

2025 RAV4 Hybrid Performance

• 2.5L hybrid engine
• Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT)
• Electronic On-Demand AWD
• 219 net combined hp

Toyota RAV4 Gas Vs. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: Fuel Economy

The most significant difference between these models is their fuel economy. While both SUVs sip gas to help you spend less time and money at the pump, the RAV4 Hybrid ultimately offers the highest mpg ratings. Compare their gas mileage below to learn more:

2025 RAV4 Gas MPG Ratings

FWD

• All Trims: 27 mpg city/35 mpg highway/30 mpg combined*

AWD

• LE: 27 mpg city/34 mpg highway/30 mpg combined*
• XLE & XLE Premium: 27 mpg city/33 mpg highway/29 mpg combined*
• Limited: 25 mpg city/33 mpg highway/28 mpg combined*

2025 RAV4 Hybrid MPG Ratings

Electronic On-Demand AWD

• All Trims (Except Hybrid Woodland Edition): 41 mpg city/38 mpg highway/39 mpg combined*
• Hybrid Woodland Edition: 38 mpg city/35 mpg highway/37 mpg combined*

Compare The Toyota RAV4 Vs. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid In Houston

We invite you to continue this 2025 Toyota RAV4 comparison at Group 1 Toyota Southwest Houston! Visit us to explore both models in person and discuss our new vehicle specials and financing options with our finance team. We can’t wait to see you drive home in a new Toyota SUV you love!

Disclaimer: *EPA-estimated 27 city/35 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 2025 RAV4 LE FWD, XLE FWD, XLE Premium FWD and Limited FWD; EPA-estimated 27 city/34 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 2025 RAV4 LE AWD; EPA-estimated 27 city/33 highway/29 combined mpg rating for 2025 RAV4 XLE AWD and XLE Premium AWD; EPA-estimated 25 city/33 highway/28 combined mpg rating for 2025 RAV4 Limited AWD. EPA-estimated 41 city/38 highway/39 combined mpg rating for 2025 RAV4 Hybrid LE, Hybrid XLE, Hybrid XLE Premium, Hybrid SE, Hybrid XSE and Hybrid Limited; EPA-estimated 38 city/35 highway/37 combined mpg rating for 2025 RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.