Nissan Z vs Toyota RAV4

Name: Toyota RAV4
Brand: Toyota
Rating: 4.7 (1720 reviews)

Nissan Z $65,750 – $66,000

Toyota RAV4 $35,699 – $36,450

AI Comparison Summary

Comparing Nissan Z vs Toyota RAV4. Toyota RAV4 offers the strongest value on price. Toyota RAV4 leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner Toyota RAV4

Best Value Toyota RAV4

Top Rated Toyota RAV4

Fuel Economy Toyota RAV4

Performance Nissan Z

4.5/10

Winner

4.7/10

$65,750 – $66,000

Rating: 4.5/10

$35,699 – $36,450

Rating: 4.7/10

Specification	Nissan Z	Toyota RAV4

Brand	Nissan	Toyota
Model	Z	RAV4
Year	2026	2026
Type	—	—
Body Style	Coupe	Compact Crossover SUV

Current Price	$65,750 – $66,000	$35,699 – $36,450
MSRP	$66,000	$36,450
Dealer Price	$64,500	$35,199

Engine	3.0L Twin-Turbo V6	2.5L Hybrid System
Horsepower	420 hp	236 hp (AWD net combined)
Torque	384 lb-ft	Hybrid system output (manufacturer managed)
0–60 mph	4.1 sec (0-60 mph)	Approx. 7.0 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	155 mph	Approx. 115 mph

Fuel Type	Gasoline	Hybrid
Mileage / MPG	17 mpg city / 24 mpg highway	40 MPG combined (AWD hybrid est.)
Range (EV)	N/A	N/A
Emissions	Standard gasoline profile	ULEV/SULEV compliant (market dependent)
Battery	N/A	Lithium-ion hybrid battery
Charging	N/A	Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine)

Expert Rating	4.5/10	4.7/10
Community Reviews	0	1720
Performance Score	9.2	8.5
Comfort Score	7.5	8.9
Safety Score	8.5	9.4
Fuel Economy Score	7.0	9.5
Technology Score	8.6	8.8
Value Score	8.2	9.2

Pros	Increased output of 420 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque; Aggressive aerodynamic body styling and Grand-Emblem nose de...	Excellent hybrid fuel economy; Strong reliability and resale reputation; Comprehensive standard safety features; Practic...
Cons	Available exclusively with the 9-speed automatic transmission (no manual option); Stiffer ride quality can be harsh for...	Ride can feel firm on rough roads; Interior design is functional rather than luxurious; Higher trims increase cost quick...