Toyota RAV4 vs. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Jeep to the dealership as the Toyota RAV4. The Jeep pales in comparison to the Toyota when it comes to gas mileage. The Toyota RAV4 will save you money at the pump compared to the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is substantially costlier than the Toyota RAV4 as far as MSRP. The Toyota RAV4 will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Toyota RAV4.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the RAV4 over the Wrangler Unlimited. There's no clear winner between the Wrangler Unlimited and the Toyota RAV4 with respect to hauling capacity. The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited outpulls the Toyota RAV4 by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
The Toyota RAV4's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Wrangler Unlimited offers a bit more head room than the Toyota RAV4, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Wrangler Unlimited make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the Toyota RAV4.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited than the Toyota RAV4 because of its bigger tank. The Wrangler Unlimited and the Toyota RAV4 compete for the same parking spaces. The Toyota RAV4's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a sprier feel in daily traffic than the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Toyota RAV4 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the RAV4 is most certainly nimbler than the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Toyota RAV4's engine is significantly smaller than the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's. Remember that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The Toyota RAV4 could learn a lesson or two from the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited regarding torque. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is substantially more powerful than the Toyota RAV4.

Overview
The Toyota RAV4 and the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited have the same basic warranty.