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.
Toyota RAV4 vs Volkswagen Transporter Vans: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
RAV4 starts ZAR 166,500 cheaperRAV4 from ZAR 610,000 · Transporter Vans from ZAR 776,500
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Specification
RAV4
Transporter Vans
Maximum Power
RAV4137 kW @ 6000 rpm
Transporter Vans110 kW
Maximum Torque
RAV4221 Nm
Transporter Vans360 Nm
Engine Size
RAV42500 cc
Transporter Vans1968 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
RAV421.3 km/l
Transporter Vans13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
RAV4186 mm
Transporter Vans150 mm
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Spec
RAV4
Transporter Vans
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
All-new sixth-generation RAV4 introduced in South Africa in July 2026
Current South African Transporter Vans listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
Van
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
published
Segment
SUV
Van
Tare Mass Kg
1725-1740 kg
1900 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Spec
RAV4
Transporter Vans
Length
4645 mm
5050 mm
Width
1880 mm
2032 mm
Height
1680 mm
1975 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
3100 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
186 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
732 l
-
Kerb Weight
1560 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2230 kg
-
Payload Capacity
460 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
-
Front Headroom
991 mm
-
Rear Headroom
947 mm
-
Front Legroom
1031 mm
-
Rear Legroom
882 mm
-
Spec
RAV4
Transporter Vans
Front Track Width
1620 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1650 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1620
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1650
Not Available
Spec
RAV4
Transporter Vans
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Not Available
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Not Available
Push Button Start
Push Start
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard Front x1
Not Available
Sunroof
Moon roof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
transporter-vans
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
mid
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
RAV4
Transporter Vans
Engine
2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
1968 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Petrol Hybrid
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
87.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
103.48 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
137 kW @ 6000 rpm
110 kW
Maximum Torque
221 Nm
360 Nm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport, Trail, Snow
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
57.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
189.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
RAV4
Transporter Vans
Gearbox
CVT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD E-FOUR
4x2
LSD Available
Standard Front + Rear,
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Electronic AWD Control
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
8
Transmission Type
CVT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD E-FOUR
4x2
4WD Engagement
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD E-FOUR
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
8
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
RAV4
Transporter Vans
Claimed Mileage
21.3 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
17.2 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
24.8 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
21.3 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
55 l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
RAV4
Transporter Vans
Airbags
Driver Knee, Front Side, Rear Curtain, Front Curtain
Front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
RAV4
Transporter Vans
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Auto, Rainsensing
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
RAV4
Transporter Vans
Seat Material
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Standard Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Heated, GR-S Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transporter Vans grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
RAV4
Transporter Vans
Infotainment System
JBL Display Audio, 12.9-inch
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard 12.3-inch
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Standard 5PCs
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
12.9-inch
Not Available
Touchscreen
12.9-inch
Not Available
Spec
RAV4
Transporter Vans
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue, Urban Khaki, Fierce Red and selected bi-tone finishes
3
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Body Type
-
Van
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Spec
RAV4
Transporter Vans
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not Available
Locking Differential
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
186 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance Min
186 mm
150 mm
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
RAV4
Transporter Vans
Tyre Size
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
R:235-50R20 Alloy
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electric
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
RAV4
Transporter Vans
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Battery Warranty
8 years 160 000 km
-
Service Plan
6 Services / 90 000 km
Not Available
Spec
RAV4
Transporter Vans
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
RAV4
Transporter Vans
Ownership Role
Private and family
South Africa market model
Price Zar
941800 ZAR
804100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Active local lineup
Starting Price
941800
804100
Starting Price Zar
941800
804100
Spec
RAV4
Transporter Vans
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
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