
Most crossover shoppers have the 2019 Honda CR-V on their test-drive lists, but the competition is closing in with fresh designs packed with appeal.
Chief among those are the 2019 Toyota RAV4 and 2019 Subaru Forester, two clean-sheet redesigns that come loaded with advanced safety tech.
For those who relish driving, the Mazda CX-5 has a spunky feel and a stylish body, if a tight interior and an occasionally unrefined feel.
The VW Tiguan rewards with its roomy interior and solid feel, but it makes even the CR-V feel like it’s full of personality.
The Chevy Equinox makes another good choice worth shopping, even if advanced safety gear is frustratingly expensive.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2019 Honda CR-V rewards owners with fantastic utility and great safety scores. |
The 2019 Ford Escape works well as a crossover SUV, but has the ride and handling of a smartly tuned hatchback. |
The handsome, capable 2019 Kia Sportage does many things well; gas mileage isn’t one of them. |
The 2019 Mazda CX-5 sates solo drivers with good handling and tasteful lines, but bigger families will want to move up in size. |
The 2019 Subaru Forester is a well thought-out crossover SUV with exceptional space, a great ride, and standard AWD without a fuel-economy penalty. |
With a dollop of refinement, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 would be a solid home run. |
MSRP From | |||||
$24,450 | $24,105 | $23,750 | $24,350 | $24,295 | $25,650 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
25 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD |
Style Name | |||||
LX 2WD | S FWD | LX FWD | Sport FWD | 2.5i | LE FWD (Natl) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2019 Honda CR-V vs. 2019 Ford Escape | 2019 Honda CR-V vs. 2019 Kia Sportage | 2019 Honda CR-V vs. 2019 Mazda CX-5 | 2019 Honda CR-V vs. 2019 Subaru Forester | 2019 Honda CR-V vs. 2019 Toyota RAV4 |