Head to head
2026 Toyota Highlander vs Toyota RAV4
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Toyota Highlander
Shown: 2026 Highlander Hybrid AWD Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, the median MPG trim of 3 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Toyota RAV4
Shown: 2026 RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, the median MPG trim of 6 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 2026 Toyota RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Highlander Hybrid AWD | RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE |
| Trim / config | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
| MPG Hwy | 35 mpg | 37 mpg |
| MPG City | 35 mpg | 43 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 35 mpg | 41 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6) | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Body | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Fuel $/yr | $1,700 | $1,450 |
| Eco Score | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| CO₂ | 254 g/mi | 220 g/mi |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Toyota Highlander and the Toyota RAV4 both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.