
Compact crossover shoppers have no shortage of dealerships to visit for test drives.
The RAV4’s chief rival is the Honda CR-V, which has a strong turbo engine but no hybrid variant.
The Nissan Rogue checks all the right boxes, but does so in an anodyne way.
Its polar opposite, at least in the realm of small crossovers, is the Mazda CX-5, which is not particularly roomy but is spunky and fun.
The Subaru Forester is new for 2019 and looks like a compelling update of a crossover that was one of our favorites in its last generation.
Lastly, don’t cross off the redesigned Chevy Equinox with its roomy interior and strong turbo engine option.
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Quick Specs | |||||
With a dollop of refinement, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 would be a solid home run. |
There’s a lot to like about the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, even if the best configuration requires a careful hand on the order sheet. |
The 2019 Honda CR-V rewards owners with fantastic utility and great safety scores. |
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 Nissan Rogue capitalizes on space and value among small family crossovers. |
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. |
MSRP From | |||||
$25,650 | $23,800 | $24,450 | $24,350 | $25,020 | $24,295 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
25 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Small SUV 2WD | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD |
Style Name | |||||
LE FWD (Natl) | FWD 4-Door L w/1SM | LX 2WD | Sport FWD | FWD S *Limited Production* *Ltd Avail* | 2.5i |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel |
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 Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2019 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2019 Chevrolet Equinox | 2019 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2019 Honda CR-V | 2019 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2019 Mazda CX-5 | 2019 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2019 Nissan Rogue | 2019 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2019 Subaru Forester |