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I'm assuming that the reviewer suggests this as only a cost factor (and not performance), since there is no mpg advantage on the highway as both hybrid and gasoline models are rated 31 mpg.Interesting review and suggestions by the reviewer that the hybrid RAV is best for mostly stop and go, short trip, and and in town driving, while if most of one's driving on the highway a gasoline-only RAV and the Mazda CX-5 would be better choices.
The hybrid Rav4 will still have a range advantage and an acceleration advantage at the lower end of highway speeds. If you are mainly driving hilly roads, then the Mazda would be the best choice. I really have a hard time seeing how the gas Rav4 would ever be the better choice unless you are buying the LE or hate the limited colors the hybrid comes in.I'm assuming that the reviewer suggests this as only a cost factor (and not performance), since there is no mpg advantage on the highway as both hybrid and gasoline models are rated 31 mpg.
I'm assuming that the reviewer suggests this as only a cost factor (and not performance), since there is no mpg advantage on the highway as both hybrid and gasoline models are rated 31 mpg.
Its WAY quieter than my previous Prius, I have non OE tires though.Have not had ours on the highway long enough to confirm or refute the wind/tire noise comment. Has anyone else noticed this during an extended freeway drive (more than 1 hour)?
Slight apples to oranges comparo there. The 35mpg--that's the CX with the 2.0 liter 2WD and manual transmission. If you upgrade to the CX with 2.5 liter 4WD auto tranny, it is 24/30mpg. Similar to the gas RAV....And, if freeway mileage is of ultimate concern, those buyers might look elsewhere at some of the competition, such as the Mazda CX-5 that is rated as high as 35 miles per gallon on the highway...
Actually, the Hybrid is rated 34 city/31 highway mpg. You're correct; the AWD gas model is rated 22/29, while the FWD (apples to oranges) is 24/31.The Hybrid is rated 31/34mpg and is only made in AWD, the gas AWD is rated 22/29mpg.