Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4

Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4 Interior

It’s all about the space when you look at the Honda and the Toyota. More passenger volume makes up the CR-V. It gives you 103.5 cubic feet while the RAV4 offers 98.9 cubic feet. 

Now we’ll compare the interior dimensions that favor the Honda in terms of more room:

Dimensions Front/Rear	Honda CR-V	Toyota RAV4
Hip Room	55.6/52.6 inches	54.3/47.7 inches
Legroom	41.3/40.0 inches	41.0/37.8 inches

 

Go around the back and open the tailgate. If you’ve put down the rear seats, the Honda provides a maximum of 76.5 cubic feet. For those who may be considering the Toyota, it has up to 69.8 cubic feet. That’s quite a difference when you’re hauling materials to redo a room in your house.

Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4: Exterior Features

While you’re looking at the exterior of each car, you may notice that the Honda has a standard Power Moonroof. This lets in valuable light and air when you need it. Although the Toyota can be outfitted with a comparable one, it’s not available in every trim.

That goes for heated exterior mirrors as well. When ice or snow coats your outer mirrors, just flip a switch in the CR-V, and it melts away. Again, the RAV4 can provide these to drivers, but not in every trim, so you must look closely at the trim levels.

Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4: Safety

A rear camera can be a lifesaver when you’re backing out of space at a shopping center or even down your driveway. With a standard Multi-Angle Rearview Camera in the Honda, you’ll know exactly when and how to maneuver in reverse. The Toyota does come with a backup camera, but it possesses one view, which limits your visibility.

You may have had a long day running errands or commuting back and forth to work. When it’s late at night and your focus tends to diminish, the Driver Attention Monitor through the Honda CR-V Driver Information Interface nudges you to stay alert and awake. Surprisingly, the Toyota RAV4 does not feature anything like this.

Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4: MPG

More versatility stems from the Continuously Variable Transmission with Sport Mode in the Honda CR-V. It seamlessly shifts into the gear you need at that point in driving and works with the 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine.

The Toyota uses the Direct Shift 8-speed automatic transmission for shifting into new gears. This works with the 2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinder engine.

Both vehicles give you great gas mileage, but the Honda offers slightly better mileage for urban driving. The CR-V achieves an EPA-estimated 28 city/34 highway MPG for 2WD EX & EX-L trims, while the Toyota RAV4 achieves an EPA-estimated 27 city MPG on its base trims.*

Which Is the Top Contender? Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4

Now that you’ve read about how the 2023 Honda CR-V vs. the 2023 Toyota RAV4 differ, it’s time to decide which is right for your Annandale, Clinton, and Somerville, NJ, drives. You’ve seen how the Honda tops the Toyota. So, get an in-person experience by scheduling a test drive at Clinton Honda, also conveniently located near Easton, PA.