2026 Tesla Model Y vs 2026 Toyota RAV4:
Safety comparison — crash avoidance & crash test ratings
Side-by-side comparison of standard crash-avoidance technologies and NHTSA/IIHS crash test ratings. Driver assistance and convenience features are covered in the full comparison.
Quick take
The Tesla Model Y leads in overall safety with a MotiveGrid Safety Score of 100 vs 72 — a 28-point gap driven by stronger crash-avoidance features and/or higher NHTSA/IIHS ratings. In crash avoidance, the Tesla Model Y includes 2 more standard features (2 of 4 key technologies vs 0). The Tesla Model Y achieves a higher IIHS designation (Top Safety Pick+ vs Not awarded). Overall, the Tesla Model Y has the stronger safety package, leading on 3 of 6 measured features versus 0 for the Toyota RAV4 (3 tied). Check the full comparison for cost of ownership, powertrain, and livability scores — safety is one of five pillars in the MotiveGrid Score.
Crash avoidance(2–0–2)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Tesla Model Y vs Toyota RAV4)
Crash test ratings(1–0–1)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Tesla Model Y vs Toyota RAV4)
Data reflects standard equipment at the base MSRP. Optional packages like Ford BlueCruise, GM Super Cruise, and Tesla FSD are not scored (Tesla FSD is the lone curated exception). Crash test data from NHTSA and IIHS. ADAS data verified against manufacturer spec pages.
See the full Tesla Model Y vs Toyota RAV4 comparison — all five pillars including cost of ownership, powertrain, driver assistance, and livability: