Toyota RAV4 HEV vs Toyota Starlet
A proper head-to-head in Uganda — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
VS
Toyota Starlet
1.5L Petrol AT DELUXE
Petrol
4-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 98,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 138 Nm
⛽ 12.5 km/l
Decision summary
Toyota RAV4 HEV vs Toyota Starlet: the short answer
RAV4 HEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Starlet remains close.
Starlet starts UGX 147,000,000 cheaper
RAV4 HEV from UGX 245,000,000 · Starlet from UGX 98,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | RAV4 HEV | Starlet |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | RAV4 HEVNot Officially Disclosed | Starlet77 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | RAV4 HEVNot Officially Disclosed | Starlet138 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Engine Size | RAV4 HEV2487 cc | Starlet1462 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | RAV4 HEV12.5 km/l | Starlet12.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | RAV4 HEV190 mm | Starlet150 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Toyota Uganda/CFAO specifications; user-supplied estimates for remaining fields
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
RAV4 HEV
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Starlet
Strengths
- Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
General Use
Which One's Right for You?
RAV4 HEV
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Starlet
- Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | RAV4 HEV | Starlet |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Generation | Uganda RAV4 Hybrid Electric listing. Match the supplied model year, drivetrain and grade before applying generation-specific equipment or performance figures. | 1.5-litre Starlet revision introduced to Uganda in June 2023 |
| Facelift History | No local facelift confirmed | Uganda nameplate launch in February 2022; 1.5-litre engine and revised body introduced in June 2023 |
| Facelift Launched Since | Original current-generation version | 2023 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | SUV | Hatchback |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2023-on Uganda 1.5-litre range |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Family SUV | Compact hatchback |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger SUV | Passenger car |
| Spec | RAV4 HEV | Starlet |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4600 mm | 3990 mm |
| Width | 1855 mm | 1745 mm |
| Height | 1685 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 190 mm | 150 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 175 mm | 130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 l | 37 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 580 l | 314 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1755 kg | 990 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2230 kg | 1430 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 475 kg | 440 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 750 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 RAV4 HEV and Starlet comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Uganda. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: RAV4 HEV 55 vs Starlet 35.
Efficiency index: RAV4 HEV 57 vs Starlet 52.
Safety-equipment index: RAV4 HEV 95 vs Starlet 85.
Practicality index: RAV4 HEV 64 vs Starlet 50.
Ownership-cover index: RAV4 HEV 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
RAV4 HEV and Starlet image comparison
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Toyota RAV4 HEV
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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
RAV4 HEV leads by 13 points
RAV4 HEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Starlet remains close.
Evidence leader
68
/100
Lead
13
points
Data
57%
source coverage
68
#1
Evidence leader
RAV4 HEV
Performance
55
Efficiency
57
Safety
95
Practicality
64
Leads by 13 points
55
#2
Starlet
Performance
35
Efficiency
52
Safety
85
Practicality
50
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
RAV4 HEV +20
Efficiency
RAV4 HEV +5
Safety
RAV4 HEV +10
Practicality
RAV4 HEV +14
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RAV4 HEV
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
64/100
Starlet
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
85/100
Practicality
50/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RAV4 HEV leads. However, Starlet may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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RAV4 HEV vs Starlet questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Uganda 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.