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Rivian R1S vs Toyota 4Runner

2026 Rivian R1S vs 2026 Toyota 4Runner — two standard SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

Rivian R1S

2026 Rivian R1S

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
VS4 – 2Rivian R1S wins 4 of 6 categories
Toyota 4Runner

2026 Toyota 4Runner

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

That works out to about $2,000 a year less in fuel for the Rivian R1S (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

The Rivian R1S is the bigger car, about 6 inches longer.

Across all model years since 2005, the Rivian R1S has had fewer recall campaigns (22 vs 38).

The two cars

The 2026 Rivian R1S is a standard SUV powered by electricity and part-time 4-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 201 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 7,068 lb.

The 2026 Toyota 4Runner is a standard SUV offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and part-time 4-wheel drive, 4-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive. It measures about 195 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,870 lb (4dr SUV).

Buying used? The 2024 R1S and the 2024 4Runner have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2015 4Runner.

Basics

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
EV
Fuel
Hybrid, Regular Gasoline
EV
Engines
2.4L 4-cyl turbo
Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

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Best combined MPG
23 MPG
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City / highway MPG (best)
23 city
410 mi
EV range
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$900
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$2,900

Performance & space

533 hp
Horsepower (most powerful)
278 hp
7
Seats (most)
5
200.8 in
Length
194.9 in
79.1 in
Width
78 in
77.2 in
Height
73.2 in
7,068 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
4,870 lb

Safety & reliability

12
Driver-assist features standard
11
3
Recalls (2026)
2
22
Recalls, all years since 2005
38
14
Owner complaints (latest year)
7

Interest

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Wikipedia views, 30 days
25,095

Buying used

2024
Best used year
2024
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Year to avoid
2015

Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Rivian R1S if…

  • You want an EV with more range (410 miles)
  • You want more power (up to 533 vs 278 hp)
  • You need more seats (7 vs 5)
  • You want more room (6 in longer)
  • You put reliability history first (22 vs 38 recalls since 2005)

Choose the Toyota 4Runner if…

  • You want something easier to park (6 in shorter)

Pros & cons of each

2026 Rivian R1S

  • Long EV rangeUp to 410 miles on a charge (EPA).
  • Strong performanceUp to 533 hp, versus about 280 hp for similar 2026 models.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Seats up to 73 rows of seating.
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

2026 Toyota 4Runner

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 23 MPG combined — 15% better than the average 2026 standard SUV (20 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

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