What changed? · Toyota RAV4
XA20 → XA30
Toyota RAV4 (XA20) (2000–2005) compared with its successor, the Toyota RAV4 (XA30) (2005–2012).
Changes stated by the sources
- Dimensions Length 4,335 mm, 180 mm more than before.[1]
- Dimensions Longer overall: +190 mm (short wheelbase) and +475 mm (long wheelbase).[2]
- Chassis Newly developed platform.[1]
- Design Offered only as a five-door.[2]
- Drivetrain New all-wheel-drive system with an electronically controlled coupling.[2]
- Powertrain A V6 engine became available in some markets.[3]
From the documented specifications
- Powertrain Powertrain types documented for the XA30 but not the XA20: electric.
- Design Body styles documented for the XA30 only: Long wheelbase.
Derived by comparing the sourced lists on the two generation pages; a type missing from a list may also mean it is not documented here yet.
Side by side
| Item | Toyota RAV4 (XA20) Second generation | Toyota RAV4 (XA30) Third generation |
|---|---|---|
| Production | 2000–2005[3] | 2005–2012[3] |
| First shown | Not documented here | 2005[3] |
| Model years | 2001–2005 (NA)[3] | 2006–2012 (NA)[3] |
| Codes | XA20[3] | XA30[3] |
| Platform | Toyota MC platform[3] | Toyota New MC platform[3] |
| Body styles | 3-door SUV[3] 5-door SUV[3] | 5-door SUV, short wheelbase[3] 5-door SUV, long wheelbase[3] 5-door SUV, long wheelbase (Vanguard)[3] |
| Seating | Not documented here | Not documented here |
| Drivetrain | AWD[4], FWD[3] | FWD[3], AWD[1] |
| Powertrain types documented | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel, Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Not compared | These generations have no dimension figures for the same market and body, so they are not set side by side. Each generation page lists its figures by market. | |
| Luggage capacity | Not documented here | Not documented here |
| Highest output documented | 120 kW (163 PS) 2.4 (2AZ-FE), United States[3] | 200 kW (272 PS) 3.5 V6 (2GR-FE), market not stated[3] |
Differences in brackets are against the column to the left. Dimensions are compared only for the same market and the standard body; luggage figures are shown with their market and measuring method because they are often not comparable.
Sources
- Toyota Launches New RAV4 in Japan — Toyota Motor Corporation, 14 November 2005 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- Celebrating The Original: 20 Years Of The Toyota RAV4 — Toyota (GB) media site Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- Toyota RAV4 — Wikipedia Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- New RAV4s Take "Stylish and Rugged" Concept to Higher Level — Toyota Motor Corporation, 19 May 2000 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
Wikipedia sources link to the exact revision that was read. Specifications differ between markets, years and versions; each figure is shown with the market and version its source states.