Hyundai Nexo vs Toyota RAV4: Specs Compared
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The Hyundai Nexo is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 68 mpg combined versus 43 mpg for the Toyota RAV4, a 25 mpg advantage.
Across 3 measured categories, the Hyundai Nexo leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2019–2026
Hyundai Nexo
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 16 configurations
2015–2026
Toyota RAV4
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 72 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Hyundai Nexo | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 68 mpg ✓ | 43 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 71 mpg ✓ | 47 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 64 mpg ✓ | 40 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | Not available | $1,450 |
| Lowest CO2 output | Not available | 72 g/mi |
| Engines offered | PMSM, PEM | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start, SIDI & PFI; PHEV |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1) | Automatic (AV-S6), Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Hydrogen | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2019–2026 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 16 | 72 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Hyundai Nexo vs Toyota RAV4 dimensions and size
The Hyundai Nexo is 2.8 inches longer than the Toyota RAV4 on a wheelbase 3.9 inches longer, and 313.1 lbs heavier. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.
| Dimension | Hyundai Nexo (2022) | Toyota RAV4 (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.9 in | 181.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 73.2 in | 72.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 64.6 in | 66.5 in | 2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 105.9 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,059 lbs | 3,746 lbs | 313 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Hyundai Nexo vs Toyota RAV4: what the numbers mean
City and highway economy: the Hyundai Nexo leads in both cycles — 71 mpg city and 64 mpg highway against 47 and 40 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.
Powertrain choice: the Hyundai Nexo is recorded with 2 distinct engine configurations (PMSM, PEM), the Toyota RAV4 with 4 (SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start). Across 16 recorded Hyundai Nexo configurations and 72 for the Toyota RAV4, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.
Drivetrain and class: the Hyundai Nexo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, the Toyota RAV4 with Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD and Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
Nexo vs RAV4: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Hyundai Nexo or the Toyota RAV4?
The Hyundai Nexo is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 68 mpg combined versus 43 mpg for the Toyota RAV4, a 25 mpg advantage.
What engines do the Nexo and RAV4 offer?
Hyundai Nexo: PMSM, PEM. Toyota RAV4: SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start, SIDI & PFI; PHEV.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Hyundai Nexo as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD and the Toyota RAV4 as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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