Bronco Sport vs RAV4 Hybrid
If you’re shopping for a car in the compact suv class, the Bronco Sport and the RAV4 Hybrid are likely both on your shortlist. The honest headline: the Bronco Sport and the RAV4 Hybrid are evenly matched in most of the areas we compared.
At a glance
- Engine & Performance RAV4 Hybrid wins
- Space & Practicality Tie
- Off-road & Towing Tie
Key Differences
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The RAV4 Hybrid has 39 hp more power
Here the RAV4 Hybrid pulls well ahead of the Bronco Sport, with 219 hp compared to 180 hp. More power helps with merging, overtaking and climbing hills, especially with passengers and luggage on board.
Design & Size
Dimensions
| Spec | Bronco Sport | RAV4 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Length | N/A (not specified) | 180.9 in |
| Width (no mirrors) | N/A (not specified) | 73 in |
| Wheelbase | N/A (not specified) | 105.9 in |
Engine & Performance
RAV4 Hybrid leads
For engine & performance, the verdict is easy: the RAV4 Hybrid leads, and not by a little. On the RAV4 Hybrid, you get 39 hp more power. The RAV4 Hybrid’s extra output gives it more in reserve when you need to get up to speed. The engine & performance verdict goes to the RAV4 Hybrid.
Total system output
Bronco Sport: 180 hp RAV4 Hybrid: 219 hp Power is only part of the story; weight, gearing and torque delivery shape how quick a car feels.
Space & Practicality
Too close to call
Neither the Bronco Sport nor the RAV4 Hybrid has a real advantage in the space & practicality category. Neither car gives you a reason to choose it on space & practicality.
Off-road & Towing
Too close to call
If off-road & towing matters most to you, this section won’t make the decision for you: they’re level. The off-road & towing verdict: no winner, and no reason to worry either way.
Safety & Tech
The Bronco Sport and the RAV4 Hybrid differ on safety & tech in ways that are described rather than measured. The table has the details.
Full Specifications
Engine & Performance
| Spec | Bronco Sport | RAV4 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Gas | Hybrid |
| Engine | 1.5L turbo I3 | 2.5L I4 hybrid |
| Total system output | 180 hp | 219 hp (winner) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | eCVT |
| Drivetrain | 4x4 | AWD (electronic on-demand) |
Fuel Economy & Range
| Spec | Bronco Sport | RAV4 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy (combined)EPA estimate where available | N/A (not specified) | 39 mpg |
| Fuel economy (city) | N/A (not specified) | 41 mpg |
| Fuel economy (highway) | N/A (not specified) | 38 mpg Best highway economy |
| Fuel tank | N/A (not specified) | 14.5 gal |
Space & Practicality
| Spec | Bronco Sport | RAV4 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo (behind rear seats) | N/A (not specified) | 37.6 cu ft |
| Cargo (seats folded) | N/A (not specified) | 69.8 cu ft |
Off-road & Towing
| Spec | Bronco Sport | RAV4 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Max towing | N/A (not specified) | 1,750 lb |
| AWD / 4WD available | Yes | Yes |
Safety & Tech
| Spec | Bronco Sport | RAV4 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Apple CarPlay / Android Auto | N/A (not specified) | Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
Dimensions
| Spec | Bronco Sport | RAV4 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Length | N/A (not specified) | 180.9 in |
| Width (no mirrors) | N/A (not specified) | 73 in |
| Wheelbase | N/A (not specified) | 105.9 in |
“N/A” means the manufacturer does not specify the value or we could not confirm it. Figures marked “manufacturer rating” are the maker’s own claims, not our measurements.
Which One Should You Buy?
Choose the RAV4 Hybrid if…
- you want more power (219 hp vs 180 hp)
- you prefer staying with Toyota
Also Compared
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for most people, the Bronco Sport or the RAV4 Hybrid?
On the specs compared here, the RAV4 Hybrid makes more sense for most buyers; the Bronco Sport doesn’t win a single measurable area.
Executive Summary
If you’ve narrowed it down to the Bronco Sport and the RAV4 Hybrid, you’ve already done the hard part. Let me help with the rest. What I like most about the RAV4 Hybrid here is 39 hp more power.
I’d steer the things a spec sheet can’t capture fans toward the Bronco Sport and engine & performance fans toward the RAV4 Hybrid.
My pick: the RAV4 Hybrid.
Personal opinion based on the data above. Your priorities may differ.