A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
D90 and RAV4 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
RAV4 starts ZAR 289,900 cheaperD90 from ZAR 899,900 · RAV4 from ZAR 610,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
D90
RAV4
Maximum Power
D90160 kW @ 4000 rpm
RAV4137 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
D90500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
RAV4221 Nm
Engine Size
D901996 cc
RAV42500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
D9010.99 km/l
RAV421.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
D90210 mm
RAV4186 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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LDV D90
D90 Flagship
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
D90
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
RAV4
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
D90
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
RAV4
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
D90
RAV4
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South African D90 generation.
All-new sixth-generation RAV4 introduced in South Africa in July 2026
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
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
Seven-seat large SUV
SUV
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1725-1740 kg
Spec
D90
RAV4
Length
5046 mm
4645 mm
Width
2016 mm
1880 mm
Height
1876 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2950 mm
2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
186 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
343 l
732 l
Kerb Weight
2370 kg
1560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
2230 kg
Payload Capacity
730 kg
460 kg
Towing Capacity
3100 kg
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.45 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
991 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
947 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1031 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
882 mm
Spec
D90
RAV4
Engine
2.0L twin-turbo diesel
2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
SC20M218Q6B
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
2500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Petrol Hybrid
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
10.5:1
Bore
83 mm
87.5 mm
Stroke
92 mm
103.48 mm
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
137 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
221 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
1 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
1 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
175 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Sport, Normal, Eco
Sport, Trail, Snow
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.51 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
210.97 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
D90
RAV4
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
AWD E-FOUR
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Front + Rear,
Transfer Case
Intelligent/selectable 4WD
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Centre + Rear + Front
Electronic AWD Control
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
CVT
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Steering wheel
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
AWD E-FOUR
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
CVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
AWD E-FOUR
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
Spec
D90
RAV4
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
21.3 km/l
City Mileage
8.77 km/l
17.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.82 km/l
24.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
21.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
55
Combined Driving Range
824.18
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
735.29 km
Not Applicable
Spec
D90
RAV4
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Knee, Front Side, Rear Curtain, Front Curtain
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard 2
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Brake Override System
Yes
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
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
D90
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
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Rear View Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Auto, Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Reverse Camera
Standard
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
D90
RAV4
Seat Material
Leather
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Heated Seats
Standard
Standard Front
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
3 Spoke Heated, GR-S Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric + lumbar + massage + heating
Driver & Passenger Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric + lumbar + heating + massage + ventilation
Driver & Passenger Power
Seat Trim
Leather
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Spec
D90
RAV4
Climate Control
Automatic front and rear
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
Standard
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
AC Type
Automatic front and rear
Auto Dual zone
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
D90
RAV4
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
JBL Display Audio, 12.9-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Standard 12.3-inch
USB Ports
Standard
Standard 5PCs
Infotainment Screen
12.3
12.9-inch
Touchscreen
12.3
12.9-inch
Spec
D90
RAV4
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Natural White; Metal Ash; Metal Black; Spruce Green
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
D90
RAV4
Approach Angle
28 deg
25 deg
Departure Angle
25 deg
23 deg
Wading Depth
550 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Standard
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
20 deg
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
-
186 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
186 mm
Spec
D90
RAV4
Tyre Size
265/50 R20
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
255/60 R18
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Wheel Rim Size
20
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric
Spec
D90
RAV4
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Tread (mm) 1620
Rear Suspension
5-link coil spring
Tread (mm) 1650
Front Track Width
-
1620 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1650 mm
Spec
D90
RAV4
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
107 g/km
Spec
D90
RAV4
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
6 Services / 90 000 km
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Battery Warranty
-
8 years 160 000 km
Spec
D90
RAV4
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Private and family
Price Zar
899900 ZAR
941800 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Flagship
Starting Price
899900
941800
Starting Price Zar
899900
941800
Spec
D90
RAV4
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This D90 and RAV4 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: D90 82 vs RAV4 56.
Efficiency index: D90 45 vs RAV4 84.
Safety-equipment index: D90 93 vs RAV4 94.
Practicality index: D90 78 vs RAV4 68.
Ownership-cover index: D90 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
D90 leads by 1 points
D90 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
D90
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
78/100
RAV4
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
84/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV D90
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 75 pts for RAV4
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D90 leads. However, RAV4 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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