2021 Honda CR-V vs 2021 Toyota RAV4

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2021 Honda CR-V

#8 in Mid-Size SUVs

2021 Toyota RAV4

#5 in Hybrid SUVs

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EX 2WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CR-V EX 2WD	28	34	$26,126	$27,860
CR-V EX AWD	27	32	$27,530	$29,360
CR-V EX-L 2WD	28	34	$28,550	$30,450
CR-V EX-L AWD	27	32	$29,954	$31,950
CR-V LX 2WD	28	34	$24,168	$25,350
CR-V LX AWD	27	32	$25,596	$26,850
CR-V Touring 2WD	28	34	$31,025	$33,650
CR-V Touring AWD	27	32	$32,406	$35,150
CR-V Hybrid EX AWD	N/A	N/A	$28,653	$30,560
CR-V Hybrid EX-L AWD	N/A	N/A	$31,077	$33,150
CR-V Hybrid Touring AWD	N/A	N/A	$33,511	$36,350

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Adventure AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RAV4 Adventure AWD	25	33	$31,094	$33,255
RAV4 Hybrid LE AWD	41	38	$26,791	$28,500
RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD	41	38	$34,950	$37,180
RAV4 Hybrid XLE AWD	41	38	$28,008	$29,795
RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium AWD	41	38	$30,692	$32,650
RAV4 Hybrid XSE AWD	41	38	$32,525	$34,600
RAV4 LE AWD	27	34	$25,760	$27,550
RAV4 LE FWD	27	35	$24,451	$26,150
RAV4 Limited AWD	25	33	$33,735	$36,080
RAV4 Limited FWD	27	35	$32,426	$34,680
RAV4 TRD Off Road AWD	25	32	$33,549	$35,880
RAV4 XLE AWD	27	33	$26,970	$28,845
RAV4 XLE FWD	28	35	$25,661	$27,445
RAV4 XLE Premium AWD	27	33	$29,500	$31,550
RAV4 XLE Premium FWD	28	35	$28,191	$30,150
RAV4 Prime SE	N/A	N/A	$35,815	$38,100
RAV4 Prime XSE	N/A	N/A	$38,939	$41,425

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid: Compare Hybrid Crossover SUVs

Bengt Halvorson Senior Editor

Pickups aside, the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V are the two top-selling vehicles in the U.S. And they’re both offered in high-mpg hybrid versions.

The CR-V and RAV4 flaunt the compact-crossover goodness—laid out in cargo-friendly layouts, easy seating heights, and all-wheel drive—that’s pulled Americans away from mid-size sedans. They also both offer mileage near or at 40 mpg, and they drive better and are more refined than their gas-only counterparts.

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,126

$31,094

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,860

$33,255

Monthly Payment Estimate

$464 / month

$554 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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6.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Honda CR-V wins hundreds of thousands of wallets each year and it’s no surprise: it’s spacious, comfortable, efficient, and quiet.

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is the meat-and-potatoes crossover for many buyers; the RAV4 Prime supplies the all-electric range.

TCC Likes

Hybrid powertrain
Rides well
Maxed-out interior room

Performance plug-in hybrid
Great exterior looks
Wide customization possibilities

TCC Dislikes

Not dull, not exciting
Teensy base infotainment screen
All-weather, not off-road

Interior is compromised
Prime priced prime near $40,000
Buzzy base inline-4

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.9

98.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

56.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

Front Hip Room (in)

55.1

54.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

40.4

37.8

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

Second Hip Room (in)

49.5

47.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

57.8

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

39.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

68.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

63.3

Wheelbase (in)

104.8

105.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

Length, Overall (in)

182.1

181.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

39.2

37.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

39.2

37.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

75.8

69.8

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

11.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P235/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P235/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3398

3655

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

550

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

190 @ 5600

203 @ 6600

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

179 @ 2000

184 @ 5000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5 L/91

2.5 L/152

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.86

4.01

Trans Order Code

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65 - 0.41

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.64

3.18

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.03

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda CR-V

Toyota RAV4

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

5.9

6.3

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

2021 Honda CR-V

2020 CR-V is nearly sold out
Lease: From $229/mo. (2020)
Rebates: Up to $500 off
Finance: 0% APR + cash (2020)

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2021 Toyota RAV4

2021 RAV4 is here
Lease: From $289/mo.
Finance: From 1.9% APR
Rebate: Up to $1,000 cash

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