2026 Toyota RAV4 vs 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid:
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 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid leads in overall safety with a MotiveGrid Safety Score of 93 vs 72 — a 21-point gap driven by stronger crash-avoidance features and/or higher NHTSA/IIHS ratings. In crash avoidance, the Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid includes 2 more standard features (2 of 4 key technologies vs 0). Overall, the Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid has the stronger safety package, leading on 2 of 6 measured features versus 0 for the Toyota RAV4 (4 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(0–2–2)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Toyota RAV4 vs Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid)
Crash test ratings(0–0–2)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Toyota RAV4 vs Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid)
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 Toyota RAV4 vs Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid comparison — all five pillars including cost of ownership, powertrain, driver assistance, and livability: