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Toyota Camry vs Toyota RAV4

The 2026 Camry LE FWD against the 2026 RAV4 XLE Premium AWD, through ten physics labs and every official rating we could find.

Last checked Oct 1, 2026. Every figure links to its source.

Open this matchup in the 3D lab

2026 Toyota Camry2026 Toyota RAV4

The short answer

  • In the trims shown, the Camry costs $8,055 less: $30,895 against $38,950 for the RAV4, destination included. PublishedToyotaPublishedToyota
  • The Camry stops from 70 mph in 171 ft, 8 ft shorter than the RAV4 (179 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
  • The Camry is rated 51 mpg combined by the EPA, 10 mpg better than the RAV4 (41 mpg). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
  • Our packing test fits 6 large suitcases in the RAV4 and 2 in the Camry. Simulatedfrom ToyotaSimulatedfrom Toyota Canada

At a glance

CamryRAV4
Starting price, this trim$30,895PublishedToyota$38,950PublishedToyota
Powertrain2.5 L four-cylinder + two electric motors · Front-wheel drive2.5 L four-cylinder + three electric motors · Electronic on-demand AWD (rear motor)
0–60 mph, tested or claimed7.0 sTestedCar and Driver7.1 sTestedCar and Driver
Braking 70–0 mph, tested171 ft (52.1 m)TestedCar and Driver179 ft (54.6 m)TestedCar and Driver
EPA combined51 mpg (4.6 L/100 km)PublishedEPA41 mpg (5.7 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
Cargo behind the second row15.0 cu ft (425 L)TestedCar and Driver37.8 cu ft (1,070 L)PublishedToyota
Large suitcases, packed2Simulatedfrom Toyota6Simulatedfrom Toyota Canada
Seats5PublishedToyota5PublishedKBB
Crash ratingsNHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety Pick+No safety rating yet · new for 2026

Acceleration

Passing from 50 to 70 mph takes 4.8 s in the Camry and 5.1 s in the RAV4.

CamryRAV4
Power225 hp (168 kW)PublishedToyota236 hp (176 kW)PublishedToyota
Torque163 lb-ft (221 Nm)PublishedToyota163 lb-ft (221 Nm)PublishedToyota
0–60 mph, tested or claimed7.0 sTestedCar and Driver7.1 sTestedCar and Driver
0–60 mph, our simulation6.7 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver7.0 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver
Passing, 50–70 mph4.8 sTestedCar and Driver5.1 sTestedCar and Driver
Quarter mile15.4 sTestedCar and Driver15.3 sTestedCar and Driver
Watch it in The Shove

Braking and stopping distance

The Camry stops from 70 mph in 171 ft, 8 ft shorter than the RAV4 (179 ft).

CamryRAV4
Braking 70–0 mph, tested171 ft (52.1 m)TestedCar and Driver179 ft (54.6 m)TestedCar and Driver
Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction364 ft (110.8 m)Simulated, estimated inputs370 ft (112.8 m)Simulated, estimated inputs
Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction279 ft (85.0 m)Simulated, estimated inputs283 ft (86.3 m)Simulated, estimated inputs
Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction169 ft (51.4 m)Simulated, estimated inputs172 ft (52.3 m)Simulated, estimated inputs
Watch it in The Stop

Rollover

It takes a 13 mph sideways slide into a curb to roll the Camry; the RAV4 goes over at 11 mph.

CamryRAV4
NHTSA rollover rating5★ · 9.7% riskTestedNHTSAno data
Sideways slide that trips it into a roll13 mph (22 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs11 mph (18 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs
Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height)1.45Simulated, estimated inputs1.24Simulated, estimated inputs
Watch it in The Tipping Point

Efficiency and running costs

The Camry is rated 51 mpg combined by the EPA, 10 mpg better than the RAV4 (41 mpg).

CamryRAV4
EPA combined51 mpg (4.6 L/100 km)PublishedEPA41 mpg (5.7 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year$1,317/yrDerivedEPA$1,638/yrDerivedEPA
Steady 75 mph, our simulation49 mpg (4.8 L/100 km)Simulated, estimated inputs36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver
Drag coefficient0.29Estimate0.33Estimate
Watch it in The Invisible Wall

Grip, snow and maneuvering

The RAV4 rides higher: 8.1 in of ground clearance against 5.4 in.

CamryRAV4
Skidpad grip, tested0.87 gTestedCar and Driverno data
Cornering grip, our simulation0.82 gSimulated, estimated inputs0.79 gSimulated, estimated inputs
Pulling away on packed snow0.14 gSimulated, estimated inputs0.25 gSimulated, estimated inputs
Turning circle37.4 ft (11.4 m)PublishedToyota36.9 ft (11.2 m)PublishedToyota Canada
Ground clearance5.4 in (14 cm)PublishedToyota8.1 in (21 cm)PublishedToyota Canada
TiresAll-season touring 205/65R16 · 205/65R16PublishedToyotaAll-season touring · 235/60R18PublishedToyota Canada
Watch it in The Grip Budget

Space, luggage and fit

Our packing test fits 6 large suitcases in the RAV4 and 2 in the Camry.

CamryRAV4
Seats5PublishedToyota5PublishedKBB
Large suitcases, packed2Simulatedfrom Toyota6Simulatedfrom Toyota Canada
Carry-ons in the space left0Simulatedfrom Toyota2Simulatedfrom Toyota Canada
Cargo behind the second row15.0 cu ft (425 L)TestedCar and Driver37.8 cu ft (1,070 L)PublishedToyota
Cargo, seats foldedno data70.4 cu ft (1,994 L)PublishedToyota
Towingno data3,500 lb (1,588 kg)PublishedToyota
Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver−0.4 in (-1 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota0.0 in (0 cm)Simulatedfrom KBB
Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver+2.0 in (5 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota+2.3 in (6 cm)Simulatedfrom KBB
Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver+5.2 in (13 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota+5.3 in (14 cm)Simulatedfrom KBB
Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger−0.5 in (-1 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota+2.5 in (6 cm)Simulatedfrom KBB
Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in+5.2 in (13 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota+2.3 in (6 cm)Simulatedfrom KBB
Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in−3.1 in head · +0.9 in kneeSimulatedfrom Toyota−0.1 in head · −2.0 in kneeSimulatedfrom KBB
Front head room, published38.3 in (97 cm)PublishedToyota37.9 in (96 cm)PublishedKBB
Rear head room, published37.6 in (96 cm)PublishedToyota39.5 in (100 cm)PublishedKBB
Rear leg room, published38.0 in (97 cm)PublishedToyota37.8 in (96 cm)PublishedKBB
Watch it in Live In It

Cabin noise

At 70 mph the Camry is quieter inside: 67 dBA against 69 dBA for the RAV4, a noticeable difference.

CamryRAV4
Cabin sound at 70 mph67 dBAEstimateCar and Driver69 dBAEstimateCar and Driver
Watch it in The Quiet Test

Visibility

From the driver’s seat the RAV4’s hood hides the first 17 ft of road; the Camry’s hides 20 ft.

CamryRAV4
Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver20 ft (6.2 m)Simulated17 ft (5.1 m)Simulated, estimated inputs
Ground visible within 33 ft ahead46%Simulated50%Simulated, estimated inputs
Watch it in Can You See Me?

Headlights and night stopping

No meaningful gap between the Camry and the RAV4 on what we can measure here.

CamryRAV4
IIHS headlight ratingAcceptableTestedIIHSno data
Low beams, straight road (right edge)270 ft (82.4 m)TestedIIHSno data
Fastest you can stop inside the low beams61 mph (99 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHSno data
High beams, straight road (right edge)475 ft (144.8 m)TestedIIHSno data
Watch it in After Dark

Crash safety

No meaningful gap between the Camry and the RAV4 on what we can measure here.

CamryRAV4
NHTSA overall5★TestedNHTSAno data
IIHS small overlap frontGoodTestedIIHSno data
IIHS moderate overlap front (updated)GoodTestedIIHSno data
IIHS side (updated)GoodTestedIIHSno data
IIHS award2026 Top Safety Pick+PublishedIIHSno data
Curb weight3,450 lb (1,565 kg)PublishedToyota3,865 lb (1,753 kg)PublishedKBB
Watch it in The Impact

Where each one wins

Toyota Camry

  • In the trims shown, the Camry costs $8,055 less: $30,895 against $38,950 for the RAV4, destination included. PublishedToyotaPublishedToyota
  • The Camry stops from 70 mph in 171 ft, 8 ft shorter than the RAV4 (179 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
  • The Camry is rated 51 mpg combined by the EPA, 10 mpg better than the RAV4 (41 mpg). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
  • At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Camry costs about $321 a year less to run: $1,317/yr against $1,638/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
  • Behind a 5-ft-11 driver, a 5-ft-11 passenger gets +5.2 in of knee room in the Camry and +2.3 in in the RAV4. Simulatedfrom ToyotaSimulatedfrom KBB
  • At 70 mph the Camry is quieter inside: 67 dBA against 69 dBA for the RAV4, a noticeable difference. EstimateCar and DriverEstimateCar and Driver
  • It takes a 13 mph sideways slide into a curb to roll the Camry; the RAV4 goes over at 11 mph. Simulated, estimated inputs
  • Passing from 50 to 70 mph takes 4.8 s in the Camry and 5.1 s in the RAV4. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
  • In our simulation the Camry corners at up to 0.82 g against 0.79 g for the RAV4. Simulated, estimated inputs

Toyota RAV4

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Sources

  1. Toyota: 2026 Camry trims and starting MSRP (AWD +$1,525) (2026-10)
  2. Toyota: 2026 RAV4 trims and MSRP, $1,450 delivery, processing and handling (2026-09)
  3. Car and Driver: 2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade Test: Mainstream Favorite (Nightshade FWD) (2026-01)
  4. Car and Driver: Tested: 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (Limited AWD) (2025-10)
  5. US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Toyota Camry HEV FF LE ratings (2026-10)
  6. US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Toyota RAV4 ratings (2026-09)
  7. Toyota: 2025 Camry eBrochure: specifications (dimensions, weights, tires, interior, cargo) (2024-06)
  8. Toyota Canada: 2026 RAV4 Hybrid product information (dimensions, brakes, tires) (2026-01)
  9. Car and Driver: Tested: 2025 Toyota Camry Carefully Evolves (XSE AWD) (2024-07)
  10. Toyota USA Newsroom: The Next Adventure Begins: 2026 RAV4 Arrives this Winter (2025-11)
  11. Kelley Blue Book: 2026 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium specs (2026-09)
  12. Toyota USA Newsroom: Toyota Camry Goes Exclusively Hybrid Plus a New Look and More Technology (2025 Camry launch) (2024-04)
  13. Toyota: 2026 Camry eBrochure: specifications (engine, motors, brakes, EPA ratings) (2026-10)
  14. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4-door HEV FWD (VehicleId 21640) (2026-10)
  15. IIHS: 2026 Toyota Camry ratings (apply to 2025–26 models) (2026-10)
  16. IIHS: IIHS pushes improvements in crash avoidance with 2026 awards (Mar 24, 2026) (2026-03)

Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.