2012 Honda CR-V vs 2012 Toyota RAV4

2012 Honda CR-V

2012 Toyota RAV4

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2WD 5-Door EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX	23	31	$23,098	$24,595
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L	23	31	$25,579	$27,245
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi	23	31	$26,983	$28,745
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L w/RES	23	31	$26,234	$27,945
CR-V 2WD 5-Door LX	23	31	$21,132	$22,495
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX	22	30	$24,268	$25,845
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L	22	30	$26,749	$28,495
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi	22	30	$28,153	$29,995
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L w/RES	22	30	$27,404	$29,195
CR-V AWD 5-Door LX	22	30	$22,302	$23,745

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4WD 4-Door I4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RAV4 4WD 4-Door I4	21	27	$22,487	$24,050
RAV4 4WD 4-Door I4 Limited	21	27	$24,982	$26,720
RAV4 4WD 4-Door I4 Sport	21	27	$24,077	$25,750
RAV4 4WD 4-Door V6	19	26	$24,390	$26,085
RAV4 4WD 4-Door V6 Limited	19	26	$26,788	$28,650
RAV4 4WD 4-Door V6 Sport	19	26	$25,882	$27,680
RAV4 FWD 4-Door I4	22	28	$21,178	$22,650
RAV4 FWD 4-Door I4 Limited	22	28	$23,684	$25,330
RAV4 FWD 4-Door I4 Sport	22	28	$22,768	$24,350
RAV4 FWD 4-Door V6	19	27	$23,081	$24,685
RAV4 FWD 4-Door V6 Limited	19	27	$25,479	$27,250
RAV4 FWD 4-Door V6 Sport	19	27	$24,573	$26,280
RAV4 EV FWD 4-Door	N/A	N/A	$47,808	$49,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,098

$22,487

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,595

$24,050

Monthly Payment Estimate

$410 / month

$401 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Honda CR-V is a great family vehicle, with a thoughtfully designed and comfortable interior, and improved refinement, but it lacks the confident, sprightly feel present in past CR-Vs.

The unlikely Toyota-Tesla partnership has produced what may just be the best battery-electric vehicle below Tesla's own Model S luxury sedan. Its power, 100 miles of real-world range, and interior space add up to a very appealing electric crossover.

TCC Likes

Very comfortable seating
Excellent one-pull folding backseat
Simple, tasteful dash layout

Fast, quiet, smooth electric power
Real-world range of 100 miles--or more
Superb dash displays, touchscreen controls

TCC Dislikes

Steering feel
Bland, slightly evolved exterior
Unimpressive interior materials

Very limited in production
Most expensive RAV4 by far
Unknown battery durability

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility

Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

38.6

39.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

55.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.8

Front Hip Room (in)

54.5

53.8

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.0

40.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.5

108.2

Second Hip Room (in)

53.1

52.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.6

57.1

Third Leg Room (in)

Third Hip Room (in)

Third Head Room (in)

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.8

7.5

Length, Overall (in)

178.3

181.9

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

65.1

66.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

103.1

104.7

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.6

71.5

Track Width, Front (in)

61.6

61.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

70.9

73.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

39.0

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

37.2

36.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

54.0

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

51.0

- TBD -

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.0 x - TBD -

11.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x - TBD -

10.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

15.9

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.7

14.6

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.3

34.8

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.2

2.7

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/65TR17

P215/70R16

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

P215/70R16

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/65TR17

P215/70R16

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

225

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3365

3494

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

16 x 6.5

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.0

7.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

185 @ 7000

179 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

163 @ 4400

172 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4L/144

2.5L/152

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

- TBD -

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.53

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.00

3.14

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.51

2.20

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.44

3.08

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

1.02

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65

3.94

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

1.41

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

4 Door

Vehicle Name

Honda CR-V

Toyota RAV4

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.79

1.00

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double-wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Coil spring

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

MacPherson strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.75

0.87

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.1

7.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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