2021 Chrysler Pacifica vs 2021 Toyota RAV4
Overview | |
MSRP$36,245 | MSRP$26,350 |
Average price$34,903 | Average price$32,405 |
Listings32 | Listings404 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Reviews SummaryThe Chrysler Pacifica minivan has undergone a styling and tech refresh for the 2021 model year. It continues to deliver what families want and need from a daily driver. Chrysler continues to offer the model with either a traditional V6 engine or hybrid powertrain and has upped the ante with a new premium Pinnacle trim level. With 97 standard safety features and gobs of well-designed storage space, it’s easy to see why the Pacifica is the perfect choice for many families. | |
2021 Toyota RAV4 Reviews SummarySince its launch in 1997, the Toyota RAV4 has ridden a wave of crossover SUV popularity to become one of Toyota’s bestselling models. Introduced for the 2019 model year, the current-generation RAV4 tries to offer the rugged style of a traditional SUV, but underneath it’s still a car-based crossover pitched against the likes of the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Nissan Rogue, Subaru Forester, and Volkswagen Tiguan. Because it’s only in its third model year, this fifth-generation RAV4 doesn’t get many updates for 2021. The biggest news is the addition of the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid to the lineup, but that model actually went on sale last year. Toyota offers compact SUV buyers more choices than most competitors. The Toyota RAV4 LE, XLE, and Limited trim levels are available with hybrid and non-hybrid powertrains. Toyota also offers the gasoline-only Premium package for the XLE grade and the RAV4 Trail grade with available TRD Off-Road package, plus the RAV4 Hybrid XSE. The RAV4 Prime is also available in two trim levels—SE and XSE. This review will focus on the gasoline RAV4. Our test car was a RAV4 Trail with the TRD Off-Road package, which joined the lineup for the 2020 model year and is the first RAV4 model tuned by Toyota Racing Development, the automaker’s North American performance division. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 287 hp V6 | Engine2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower287 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City19 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 287 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower287 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space32.3 cu ft | Cargo Space37.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4521 lbs | Curb Weight3370 lbs |
Height69.9 in | Height67.0 in |
Length204.3 in | Length180.9 in |
Width90.4 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase121.6 in | Wheelbase105.9 in |
Maximum Payload1725 lbs | Maximum Payload1240 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3600 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,245 | $26,350 |
Average price | $34,903 | $32,405 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The Chrysler Pacifica minivan has undergone a styling and tech refresh for the 2021 model year. It continues to deliver what families want and need from a daily driver. Chrysler continues to offer the model with either a traditional V6 engine or hybrid powertrain and has upped the ante with a new premium Pinnacle trim level. With 97 standard safety features and gobs of well-designed storage space, it’s easy to see why the Pacifica is the perfect choice for many families. | Since its launch in 1997, the Toyota RAV4 has ridden a wave of crossover SUV popularity to become one of Toyota’s bestselling models. Introduced for the 2019 model year, the current-generation RAV4 tries to offer the rugged style of a traditional SUV, but underneath it’s still a car-based crossover pitched against the likes of the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Nissan Rogue, Subaru Forester, and Volkswagen Tiguan. Because it’s only in its third model year, this fifth-generation RAV4 doesn’t get many updates for 2021. The biggest news is the addition of the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid to the lineup, but that model actually went on sale last year. Toyota offers compact SUV buyers more choices than most competitors. The Toyota RAV4 LE, XLE, and Limited trim levels are available with hybrid and non-hybrid powertrains. Toyota also offers the gasoline-only Premium package for the XLE grade and the RAV4 Trail grade with available TRD Off-Road package, plus the RAV4 Hybrid XSE. The RAV4 Prime is also available in two trim levels—SE and XSE. This review will focus on the gasoline RAV4. Our test car was a RAV4 Trail with the TRD Off-Road package, which joined the lineup for the 2020 model year and is the first RAV4 model tuned by Toyota Racing Development, the automaker’s North American performance division. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 287 hp V6 | 2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 287 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
MPG City | 19 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 287 hp V6 | 2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 287 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 32.3 cu ft | 37.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4521 lbs | 3370 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 67.0 in |
Length | 204.3 in | 180.9 in |
Width | 90.4 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 121.6 in | 105.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1725 lbs | 1240 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3600 lbs | 1500 lbs |
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