If you are cross shopping an Audi Q5 and a Toyota RAV4, you are really deciding what you want to pay for every mile you drive. I have driven and lived with both “types” of SUV. The Q5 wins on cabin feel, power, and highway comfort. The RAV4 wins on cost, simplicity, and daily practicality. … Read more
I’m going to make this simple. If you want the lowest total stress and cost, I’d buy the Toyota RAV4. If you want the nicer drive, stronger acceleration, and a more premium cabin, I’d buy the BMW X3 and budget for higher running costs. Quick Answer If you want the best value, fuel economy, and … Read more
If you are cross-shopping these two, I want to say the quiet part out loud first.The Blazer is a midsize SUV. The RAV4 is a compact SUV. That sounds like a deal-breaker. In real life, it is not.Because the RAV4 can actually beat the Blazer on the stuff families feel daily. Like cargo space and … Read more
If you want the short answer, I buy the Lexus RX 350 for comfort and quiet, and I buy the Toyota RAV4 for value and fuel cost. The RX is 192.5 inches long and starts around $50,525. The RAV4 is about 181.1 inches long and starts around $33,350. That size and price gap is the … Read more
I’m going to save you time. These two SUVs are not the same size class.The Passport is a midsize 2-row SUV with a V6 and a 5,000-lb tow rating.The RAV4 is a compact SUV that wins on MPG, and for 2026 it’s a hybrid-first lineup. So here’s how I think about it.If you tow, haul, … Read more