Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 58 recorded runs

Toyota RAV4 0–60 Times

The Toyota RAV4 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 58 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Toyota RAV4 is the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE PHEV, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.00 seconds at 100.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Toyota RAV4 is the 1997 Toyota RAV4 SUV, which took 11.7 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.50 seconds at 74.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Toyota RAV4 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.35 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.37 seconds at 85.64 mph.

Fastest 0–60 5.4sec 2021 Prime XSE PHEV

Average 0–60 8.35sec Across 58 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 16.37sec @ 85.6 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 11.7sec 1997 SUV

Across 58 verified runs, the Toyota RAV4 ranges from 5.4 to 11.7 seconds 0–60, with a 8.35-second average.

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Toyota RAV4 0–60 times by model year

58 tests · 27 years

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Model Year 27

2026

Toyota RAV4 · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.05 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.35 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#10

2026 Toyota RAV4 HEV Limited

7.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.40s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.40 sec
Trap Speed: 91.0 mph
Engine: 2.5L I-4 + Elec 1.6-kWh
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: E-CVT
MPG EPA: 43 C / 37 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #10 of 58

#11

2026 Toyota RAV4 HEV Limited

7.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.30s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.30 sec
Trap Speed: 92.0 mph
Engine: 2.5L I-4 + Elec 1.6-kWh
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: E-CVT
MPG EPA: 43 C / 37 H / 34 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Hybrid
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #11 of 58

How we verify Toyota RAV4 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Toyota RAV4 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Toyota RAV4 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Toyota RAV4 performance FAQs

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The quickest Toyota RAV4 on record is the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE PHEV, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.4 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.00 seconds at 100.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Toyota RAV4 is the 1997 Toyota RAV4 SUV, which takes 11.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.50 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 58 verified runs, a Toyota RAV4 reaches 60 mph in 8.35 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.37 seconds at roughly 85.6 mph.

We have verified test data for 27 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Toyota RAV4 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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