2025 Toyota RAV4 Vs. 2025 Toyota Highlander

With a reputation for reliability, it’s no surprise that drivers from Santa Ana to Fountain Valley turn to Toyota for their next new vehicle. Two popular models include the 2025 Toyota RAV4 and the 2025 Toyota Highlander. Which one of these SUVs is best for your driving and passenger–carrying needs? The compact RAV4 features two rows of seating, while the midsize Highlander features three rows of seating. Discover the difference between the Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander specs​, including engine power, interior dimensions, and size, in this comparison from the team at Toyota Place!

2025 Toyota RAV4 Vs. Toyota Highlander Specs: Performance

Although a four-cylinder engine powers both SUVs, the larger Highlander benefits from a turbocharger, which produces more power, allowing for increased towing capacity for hauling your family and their gear around the Orange area. Both models are available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Explore the 2025 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander specs, including engine power, fuel economy, and towing capacity, below:

2025 Toyota RAV4 Specs

• Engine: 2.5L 4-cylinder engine
• Horsepower: 203 hp @ 6,600 rpm
• Torque: 184 lb-ft torque @ 5,000 rpm
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic with sequential shift mode
• Drive Wheels: FWD standard, AWD available
• FWD: 27 city / 34–35 highway / 30 combined mpg*
• AWD: 25–27 city / 33–34 highway / 28–30 combined mpg*
• Max towing capacity: 1,500 pounds

2025 Toyota Highlander Specs

• Engine: 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine
• Horsepower: 265 hp @ 6,000 rpm
• Torque: 310 lb-ft of torque @ 1,700–3,600 rpm
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic with sequential shift mode
• Drive Wheels: FWD standard, AWD available
• FWD: 22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined mpg**
• AWD: 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg**
• Max towing capacity: 5,000 pounds

2025 Toyota RAV4 Vs. Highlander Dimensions: Interior

While it comes as no surprise that the midsize, three-row Highlander has more overall passenger volume and cargo capacity than the compact, two-row RAV4, the RAV4 provides similar first and second-row room for those who only need seating for up to five passengers on their Anaheim trips. Compare the 2025 Toyota RAV4 vs. Highlander dimensions for the interior and cargo areas below:

2025 Toyota RAV4 Interior Dimensions

• Seating Capacity: 5
• Headroom (first/second row): 37.7 / 39.5 inches 
• Shoulder Room (first/second row): 57.8 / 56.4 inches
• Front Hip Room (first/second row): 54.3 / 47.7 inches
• Legroom (first/second row): 41.0 / 37.8 inches
• Maximum Passenger Volume: 98.9 cubic feet 
• Cargo Volume (behind first/second row): 69.8 / 37.5 cubic feet 

2025 Toyota Highlander Interior Dimensions

• Seating Capacity: 7–8
• Headroom without Moonroof (first/second/third row): 41.2 / 39.4 / 36.1 inches
• Headroom with Moonroof (first/second/third row): 39.6 / 39.4 / 36.1 inches 
• Headroom with Panoramic Roof (first/second/third row): 38.4 / 37.1 / 36.1 inches
• Shoulder Room without Shade (first/second/third row): 59.0 / 58.7 / 55.0 inches
• Shoulder Room with Shade (first/second/third row): 59.0 / 58.4 / 55.0 inches
• Hip Room (first/second/third row): 57.2 / 57.0 / 45.6 inches
• Legroom (first/second/third row): 42.0 / 38.7 / 28.0 inches
• Maximum Passenger Volume (without moonroof/with moonroof/with panoramic roof): 141.8 / 139.5 / 136.3 cubic feet
• Cargo Volume (behind first/second/third row): 84.3 / 48.4 / 16.0 cubic feet

2025 Toyota RAV4 Vs. Highlander Size: Exterior

Whether navigating tight city streets or traveling across highways, the overall size of your vehicle is crucial for maneuvering through traffic. With its shorter overall length, the compact RAV4 can fit in tighter places, while the longer wheelbase of the midsize Highlander can contribute to a smoother ride overall. Compare the specs of the 2025 Toyota RAV4 vs. the Highlander size below:

2025 Toyota RAV4 Exterior Size

• Wheelbase: 105.9 inches
• Overall Length: 180.9 inches
• Overall Width: 73.0 inches
• Overall Height: 67.0 inches (LE, XLE) / 67.2 inches (XLE Premium, Limited)
• Ground Clearance: 8.4 inches (LE, XLE) / 8.6 inches (XLE Premium, Limited)

2025 Toyota Highlander Exterior Size

• Wheelbase: 112.2 inches
• Overall Length: 194.9 inches (LE, XLE, Limited, Platinum) / 197.4 inches (XSE)
• Overall Width: 76.0 inches
• Overall Height: 68.1 inches
• Ground Clearance: 8.0 inches

Compare The Toyota RAV4 Vs. Highlander At Toyota Place!

Now that you know more about the 2025 Toyota RAV4 vs. Highlander dimensions, it’s time to compare these two impressive SUVs firsthand. Contact us today to schedule your test drive of a new Toyota RAV4 and a new Toyota Highlander at Toyota Place! Our team will review the RAV4 vs. Highlander size to ensure you find the best SUV for your driving needs. Save time when you get pre-approved for financing, value your trade-in, and browse our manager’s specials online ahead of your visit to our Garden Grove showroom!

*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.

** EPA-estimated 22 city/29 highway/25 combined mpg rating for 2025 Highlander LE FWD, XLE FWD and Limited FWD; EPA-estimated 21 city/28 highway/24 combined mpg rating for 2025 Highlander LE AWD, XLE AWD, XSE, Limited AWD and Platinum; EPA-estimated 35 city/35 highway/35 combined mpg rating for 2025 Highlander Hybrid XLE and Hybrid XLE Nightshade; EPA-estimated 35 city/34 highway/35 combined mpg rating for 2025 Highlander Hybrid Limited, Hybrid Limited 25th Edition and Hybrid Platinum. 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.