A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Current Toyota RAV4 hero image.Current Toyota RAV4 exterior view 1.Current Toyota RAV4 exterior view 2.
View 8 more RAV4 images
Current Toyota RAV4 exterior view 3.Current Toyota RAV4 exterior view 4.Current Toyota RAV4 exterior view 5.Current Toyota RAV4 interior view 1.Current Toyota RAV4 interior view 2.Current Toyota RAV4 interior view 3.Current Toyota RAV4 interior view 4.Current Toyota RAV4 interior view 5.
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
C10 REEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
RAV4
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Open a category, then swipe sideways to compare every column
Spec
C10 REEV
RAV4
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First-generation Leapmotor C10 range-extended electric SUV
All-new sixth-generation RAV4 introduced in South Africa in July 2026
Facelift History
The C10 REEV launched in South Africa in October 2025 as Leapmotor's first local model.
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African 2026 specification
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
published
Segment
D-segment family SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1980 kg
1725-1740 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
C10 REEV
RAV4
Length
4739 mm
4645 mm
Width
1900 mm
1880 mm
Height
1680 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2825 mm
2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
186 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
400 l
732 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2425 kg
2230 kg
Payload Capacity
445 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
-
Rear Headroom
985 mm
-
Front Legroom
1060 mm
-
Rear Legroom
950 mm
-
Spec
C10 REEV
RAV4
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
One-touch with anti-pinch
All All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard Front x1
Sunroof
Panoramic
Moon roof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard Power
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1375 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Auto Dual zone
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C10 REEV
RAV4
Engine
Range-extender plug-in hybrid powertrain
2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Series Hybrid
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
2500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol Hybrid
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
87.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
103.48 mm
Maximum Power
158 kW
137 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
221 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
CVT
Top Speed
171 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Sport, Trail, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
28.4 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
65 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C10 REEV
RAV4
Gearbox
Single-speed electric reduction gear
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
AWD E-FOUR
LSD Available
No
Standard Front + Rear,
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
9.07:1
-
Number of Gears
1
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
No
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD E-FOUR
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Gearbox Type
Automatic
CVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
AWD E-FOUR
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Applicable
Spec
C10 REEV
RAV4
Claimed Mileage
17.0 km/l
21.3 km/l
City Mileage
14.5 km/l
17.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
24.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic range-extender generator management
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
17.0 km/l
21.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS2
-
Charging Type
AC and DC fast charging
-
Fuel Tank Litres
50
55
Combined Driving Range
970
-
Electric Consumption
19.8 kWh/100 km
-
Range Real World Highway
820 km
-
Range Real World Mixed
900 km
-
Spec
C10 REEV
RAV4
Airbags
7
Driver Knee, Front Side, Rear Curtain, Front Curtain
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
-
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
-
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
No
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C10 REEV
RAV4
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
-
Parking Sensors
Yes
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Rear View Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Auto, Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Reverse Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Spec
C10 REEV
RAV4
Seat Material
Silicone leather
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Heated Seats
Standard
Standard Front
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leatherette
3 Spoke Heated, GR-S Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
Driver & Passenger Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power
Driver & Passenger Power
Seat Trim
Silicone leather
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Spec
C10 REEV
RAV4
Infotainment System
14.6-inch central touchscreen
JBL Display Audio, 12.9-inch
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Standard 12.3-inch
USB Ports
4
Standard 5PCs
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
12.9-inch
Over-the-air Updates
Standard
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
12.9-inch
Spec
C10 REEV
RAV4
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Canopy Grey, Glazed Green, Pearly White, Tundra Grey, Metallic Black
Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue, Urban Khaki, Fierce Red and selected bi-tone finishes
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
C10 REEV
RAV4
Approach Angle
19.0 deg
-
Departure Angle
24.0 deg
-
Wading Depth
400 mm
-
Terrain Modes
No
-
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
17.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
180 mm
186 mm
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
186 mm
Spec
C10 REEV
RAV4
Tyre Size
245/45 R20
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electric
Spec
C10 REEV
RAV4
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Tread (mm) 1620
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Tread (mm) 1650
Front Track Width
-
1620 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1650 mm
Spec
C10 REEV
RAV4
CO2 Emissions
7 g/km
107 g/km
Spec
C10 REEV
RAV4
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km
6 Services / 90 000 km
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Battery Warranty
-
8 years 160 000 km
Spec
C10 REEV
RAV4
Ownership Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
Private and family
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
941800 ZAR
Pricing Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
Flagship
Starting Price
799900
941800
Starting Price Zar
799900
941800
Spec
C10 REEV
RAV4
Warranty
5 years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C10 REEV and RAV4 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: C10 REEV 65 vs RAV4 50.
Efficiency index: C10 REEV 75 vs RAV4 84.
Safety-equipment index: C10 REEV 99 vs RAV4 93.
Practicality index: C10 REEV 59 vs RAV4 71.
Ownership-cover index: C10 REEV not separately scored vs RAV4 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.
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 / 100
Evidence-index readout
C10 REEV leads by 1 points
C10 REEV and RAV4 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C10 REEV
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
59/100
RAV4
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
84/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLeapmotor C10 REEV
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 73 pts for RAV4
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C10 REEV leads. However, RAV4 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South African models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
Compare
Get Best Price
We'll Contact You
Fill in your details and a dedicated executive will reach out shortly.
✓
We've Got Your Details!
An executive will contact you shortly. Thank you for your interest.