2022 Toyota Venza VS Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | Which Hybrid SUV Should You Buy?

2022 Toyota Venza VS Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. We review the 2022 Toyota Venza XLE Hybrid and 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE to find out which is the best hybrid SUV. We also compare the Toyota Venza and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid to the Lexus NX 350h to find out which is best. If you are buying a 2022 Toyota Venza, RAV4 Hybrid or NX 350h, make sure to watch this review.

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[debbiehutton]

I tried both the Rav 4 and the Venza. I found the Venza did drive and rode somewhat better. The feel of the interior seemed much better. I will go for the Venza.

[danielalexander]

It doesn't matter which is better. Neither vehicle is available for sale at any dealership.

[hss]

The Venza is the better buy in my opinion. Too many RAV4's out there, I see one in every corner. Venza is more stylish, comfortable, and quieter and has that Lexus look at Toyota price. People complain about the lack of buttons, but I actually like that better and is easier to use after 1 or 2 days.

[walaarostom]

I had RAV4 Hybrid 2019 Limited for almost 3 years. It was great except the cabin noise. It was really noisy especially on the highway and with winter tires. I returned my RAV 4 and leased 2022 Venza Limited. What a difference! Very smooth and refined driving experience and the cabin is way quieter in the Venza. The Head Up display is amazing and I LOVE IT. The star gazing roof is fun. IMHO after spending 3 years with RAV 4 Hybrid limited, Venza was the way to go. I forgot to mention the power folding mirrors and it is 100% Made in Japan. One other thing, The Hybrid battery in the Venza is Lithium and it charges faster and last longer.

[richardescobar]

My wife and I just purchased the 2023 Venza LE, what was the deciding factor for the wife was the more premium look and so we are just testing it out. Right now we are getting about 37 miles to the gallon but she does do more highway driving that city driving. It is a very smooth ride, it feels very solid when accelerating, it feels like the right amount of power. My wife loves her new Venza, she enjoys the look and she is a modest driver when it comes to getting around. A solid purchase for us and the part SHE loves best, is there are only a few Venzas while the Rav is like every place, gives her a feeling of exclusivity. :)😊

[mariala]

I bought a 2021 Venza Limited in September 2020. Drive out price was $43K. No regrets … love it. We just drove it from Illinois to Arizona and it was great. Its first major road trip and we were very pleased with the mpg. It was a very very comfortable ride. So different from our 2012 Prius C. That little Prius gets over 50 mpg. She’s got over 148K miles and is a gem! Both the Venza and Prius C are white (blizzard pearl and moon glow, respectively). So they’re sisters!

[ginapitrone]

I did buy a Venza because the seats were much more comfortable and on long trips that was of the highest consideration. We are 60 & 65 and seats were the game changer.

[anon]

In my case the price difference is minimal as the fully loaded Rav4 is less than 2000 cheaper than a Venza limited. After test driving I thought Venza was better insulated and cabin was much more luxurious. It felt quieter. Venza also has an extra electric motor giving 80% power to the back wheels vs 50% for the Rav 4. Venza is made in Japan, Rav4 in Canada. I think all of these things make it much more appealing to me.

[wendyroberts]

I bought a 2021 Venza new. I got the base model and love it. The worst gas milage I have experienced is 38 mpg in the winter. The summer has yielded 48-51 mpg!!!! I watch the indicators in the car and try to keep it in the eco, not power zone.

[kapaluatime]

Venza. Style and comfort are the deciding factors. Worth the extra $

[Ayaz-popal]

Both are great, I prefer the Venza as it feels more premium and I like the exterior look more

[TheTaylorLawOffice]

Toyota Venza LE is the sweet spot. You get volume knobs and buttons which are missing in the XLE and Limited. The Venza LE is closer in price to the RAV with a more premium interior, quieter more refined ride, and superior all wheel drive system. The Venza can direct more power to the rear wheels compared to the RAV4, so the drive systems are related but not the same. The LE is loaded with all the tech - minus the moon roof, heads-up display, and softech seat material. Finally, the Venza a/k/a the Harrier is a Japanese domestic market vehicle fully manufactured in JAPAN.

[vzetsgc]

I drove both Venza and RAV4 in Canadian cold winters with lots of snow, I have never ever once stuck in the snow with the RAV 4 but with Venza I have. Venza is not a bad car at all but I always preferred Rav4 over Venza.

[jenniferbowlin]

I went with the Rav4 hybrid due to cost and availability. Although I do prefer the look of the Venza.

[syednoorahmeddaud]

Both are nice vehicle. My vote is for Venza!!

[susanmeredith]

I decided on the Rav4 and just took delivery on May 25 😍. I am loving it! The non opening sunroof of the Venza was a deal breaker, also I prefer the Rav styling.

[DisneyMusicVideos]

Both are great vehicles in their own ways, but I'm more toward the Venza for its Lexus like looks & features. I would easily recommend the Venza for my mother as a replacement for her current 2017 Camry XLE if she were to upgrade to a crossover. Someone at my job is currently saving up for a RAV4 to replace her problematic 2012 Chevrolet Cruze that she bought new a decade ago.

[rxonmymind]

My wife and I purchased the Toyota Venza on Father's Day.
Part of the deciding factor was its premium interior, quieter ride than the RAV4 which measured 72 to 76 decibels going down the freeway in the One Touch operation up and down on the four windows.
Having heated ventilated and cooling seats also the 8-way power seats and telescoping steering wheel was nice.
I am also getting 40 to 50 mpg with mixed freeway and City driving.
I recently filled up 10 gallons of gas in the odometer read 500 miles.
A fantastic vehicle.

[rebeccaduenas]

I bought my 2021 venza a little over a year ago. I was debating between a rav & the venza. I chose the venza because I personally liked the “luxurious” look better than the sporty rav4.

[jamesfan]

For me, the biggest sale point of Venza is assembled in Japan. If my budge is limited, I'll buy the entry level Rav4. If budget is not a problem, I'll buy Venza rather than Rav4 of same price (with higher trim).