2020 Honda CR-V vs. Its Competition

2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Aaron Cole Aaron Cole Managing Editor

Ali vs.

Frazier? Cat vs.

dog? RAV4 vs.

CR-V.

The two go toe-to-toe for shoppers’ attention and there’s hardly a bad pick.

The RAV4 makes concessions for its style, the CR-V doesn’t make many promises with its looks.

The CR-V is more refined, base RAV4s are better equipped.

The Ford Escape is new and steers more car-like; we especially appreciate the hybrid version.

The Chevy Equinox is aging, but still popular.

We like the Honda’s interior better.

The Nissan Rogue is available and more affordable in many cases, but the Honda’s a classier ride.

The Forester was our Best Car To Buy 2019, we highly recommend driving it.

2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid2020 Honda CR-V
2020 Chevrolet Equinox2020 Chevrolet Equinox
2020 Ford Escape Hybrid2020 Ford Escape
Get Your Price		2020 Nissan Rogue2020 Nissan Rogue
2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester
2020 Toyota RAV42020 Toyota RAV4
Quick Specs
6.5
The 2020 Honda CR-V hits right at the heart of many buyers’ needs: comfortable, spacious, quiet, and efficient.
6.2
The 2020 Chevy Equinox shoots right down Main Street for value and features, especially with newly standard active safety equipment.
7.0
The 2020 Ford Escape takes a more refined tack, and brings its hybrid edition back into vogue.
6.3
The 2020 Nissan Rogue is a bread-and-butter crossover that does it all for a low price.
6.8
The 2020 Subaru Forester is an incredible value among compact crossovers and a former Best Car To Buy winner.
6.5
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 covers more bases this year with smartphone compatibility and tough-looking off-road trims.
MSRP From     
$25,150$23,800$24,885$25,490$24,495$25,950
Gas Mileage     
27 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy23 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy25 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy26 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy25 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4Turbocharged Gas I4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded H-4Regular Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
Small SUV 4WD2WD Sport Utility VehicleSmall SUV 2WDSmall SUV 2WDSmall SUV 4WDSmall SUV 2WD
Style Name     
LX AWDFWD 4-Door L w/1SMS FWDFWD SCVTLE FWD (GS)
Drivetrain     
All Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveAll Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
Sport UtilitySport Utility VehicleSport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport Utility
Transmission     
CVT w/ODAutomaticAutomatic w/ODCVT w/ODCVT w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
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