These are standard specifications for the 2020 Toyota RAV4, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
8 Automatic Direct-Shift
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Dynamic Torque Vectoring | |
| Production Years for Series : | 2019 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $25,950-36,880 |
| Weight : | 3370 lbs | 1528.606 kg |
| Introduced At : | 2018 New York International Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | Twin-cam | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2487 cc | 151.8 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 203 HP (149.408 KW) @ 6600 RPM |
| Torque : | 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 5000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Compression : | 13.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum Alloy block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
8 Automatic Direct-Shift
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 5.250 |
| 2nd Gear : | 3.028 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.950 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.456 |
| 5th Gear : | 1.220 |
| 6th Gear : | 1.000 |
| 7th Gear : | 0.808 |
| 8th Gear : | 0.673 |
Production Figures
| Total Toyota Production for 2020 : | 1,537,900 |
| 2020 Toyota RAV4 | |
Dimension(s)
SUV
| Cargo Volume : | 70 cu. ft. |
| Passenger Volume : | 98.9 cu. ft. |
| Towing Capacity : | 1,500.0 lbs |
| Standard Payload : | 1,240.0 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity : | 14.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 180.9 in | 4595 mm. |
| Width : | 73.0 in | 1854 mm. |
| Height : | 66.9 in | 1699 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 105.9 in | 2690 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.4 in | 213 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Headroom : | 37.7 in | 958 mm. |
| Rear Headroom : | 39.5 in | 1003 mm. |
| Front Legroom : | 41.0 in | 1041 mm. |
| Rear Legroom : | 37.8 in | 960 mm. |
| Front Hip Room : | 54.3 in | 1379 mm. |
| Rear Hip Room : | 47.7 in | 1212 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room : | 57.8 in | 1468 mm. |
| Rear Shoulder Room : | 56.4 in | 1433 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar Rear : Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion with Power Assist | |
| Steering Overall Ratio : | 14.3:1 |
| Turns lock to lock : | 2.76 |
| Turning Circle : | 36.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes : | Power-assisted Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brakes : | Solid disc |
| Front Brake Size : | 12.0 in | 305 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 11.1 in | 282 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 225/65R17 |
| Wheels : | 17-in. steel wheels with silver six-spoke wheel covers |
| Optional Tires | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 225/60R18 All-Terrain |
| Tires : | 235/55R19 |
| Tires : | 235/55R19 |
| Optional Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 18-in six-spoke matte black TRD flow formed alloy |
| Tires : | 19-in. multi-spoke super chrome-finished alloy |
| Tires : | 19-in. split five-spoke alloy wheels with matte-black accents |
Recall
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V734000 |
| Summary | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, 'Occupant Crash Protection.' |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V064000 |
| Summary | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally. |
| Consequence | A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA04. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA02. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V286000 |
| Summary | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly. |
| Consequence | If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's interim numbers for this recall are 20TB08 / 20TA08. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V373000 |
| Summary | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist. |
| Consequence | A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB11 / 20TA11. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V682000 |
| Summary | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. |
| Consequence | If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2020 Toyota RAV4?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2020 Toyota RAV4? A: The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has a wheelbase size of 105.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2020 Toyota RAV4? A: The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has a length of 180.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2020 Toyota RAV4? A: The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has a width of 73.00 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2020 Toyota RAV4 have?A: The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has 37.70 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2020 Toyota RAV4 have?A: The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has legroom of 41.00 inches.Q: What is the 2020 Toyota RAV4's towing capacity?A: The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has a towing capaicty of 1500.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2020 Toyota RAV4? A: The 2020 Toyota RAV4 was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2020 Toyota RAV4 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2020 Toyota RAV4 had an MSRP of $25,950 - $$36,880 (USD).Q: What tires did the 2020 Toyota RAV4 have? A: The 2020 Toyota RAV4 had 225/65R17 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 2020 Toyota RAV4 have? A: The 2020 Toyota RAV4 had 17-in. steel wheels with silver six-spoke wheel covers wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Toyota produce in 2020? A: Toyota produced 1,537,900 automobiles in 2020.Q: What engine did the 2020 Toyota RAV4 have? A: The engine powering the 2020 Toyota RAV4 was a Inline 4 (2487 cc | 151.8 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 203 HP (149.408 KW) @ 6600 RPM and 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 5000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2020 Toyota RAV4 have? A: The 2020 Toyota RAV4 had a 8 speed Automatic Direct-Shift gearbox.