Source type: Toyota Kenya
Toyota New RAV4 vs Toyota Starlet
A proper head-to-head in Kenya — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
VS
Toyota Starlet
1.5 Petrol MT STYLE
Petrol
5-Speed Manual
Current
KES 3,150,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 138 Nm
Decision summary
Toyota New RAV4 vs Toyota Starlet: the short answer
New RAV4 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Starlet.
Starlet starts KES 4,850,000 cheaper
New RAV4 from KES 7,820,000 · Starlet from KES 2,970,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | New RAV4 | Starlet |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | New RAV4127 kW | Starlet77 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | New RAV4203 Nm | Starlet138 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Engine Size | New RAV41987 cc | Starlet1462 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | New RAV4Not Officially Disclosed | StarletNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | New RAV4201 mm | Starlet150 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Toyota Kenya official specification page
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
New RAV4
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
Starlet
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
New RAV4
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Starlet
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | New RAV4 | Starlet |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Generation | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift History | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Body Style | SUV | Hatchback |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | 2026 |
| Production Status | Active | active |
| Segment | Kenya-market SUV | Compact hatchback |
| Vehicle Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Spec | New RAV4 | Starlet |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4600 mm | 3990 mm |
| Width | 1855 mm | 1745 mm |
| Height | 1675 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 201 mm | 150 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 201 mm | 135 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 l | 37 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 580 l | 314 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1735 kg | 980 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2115 kg | 1430 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 390 kg | 450 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 800 kg | 1000 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.5 m | 5.1 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This New RAV4 and Starlet comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Kenya. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: New RAV4 53 vs Starlet 35.
Efficiency index: New RAV4 50 vs Starlet 60.
Safety-equipment index: New RAV4 94 vs Starlet 47.
Practicality index: New RAV4 64 vs Starlet 51.
Ownership-cover index: New RAV4 not separately scored vs Starlet not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Model imagery
New RAV4 and Starlet image comparison
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Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
New RAV4 leads by 19 points
New RAV4 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Starlet.
Evidence leader
66
/100
Lead
19
points
Data
73%
source coverage
66
#1
Evidence leader
New RAV4
Performance
53
Efficiency
50
Safety
94
Practicality
64
Leads by 19 points
47
#2
Starlet
Performance
35
Efficiency
60
Safety
47
Practicality
51
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
New RAV4 +18
Efficiency
Starlet +10
Safety
New RAV4 +47
Practicality
New RAV4 +13
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
New RAV4
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
64/100
Starlet
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
47/100
Practicality
51/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, New RAV4 leads. However, Starlet may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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New RAV4 vs Starlet questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Kenya on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.