2019 Toyota RAV4 vs. Its Competition

2019 Toyota RAV4
Andrew Ganz Andrew Ganz Senior Editor

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.

2019 Toyota RAV42019 Toyota RAV4
Browse Used Listings		2019 Chevrolet Equinox2019 Chevrolet Equinox
Browse Used Listings		2019 Honda CR-V2019 Honda CR-V
Browse Used Listings		2019 Mazda CX-52019 Mazda CX-5
Browse Used Listings		2019 Nissan Rogue2019 Nissan Rogue
Browse Used Listings		2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester
Browse Used Listings
Quick Specs
6.5
With a dollop of refinement, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 would be a solid home run.
5.5
There’s a lot to like about the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, even if the best configuration requires a careful hand on the order sheet.
6.2
The 2019 Honda CR-V rewards owners with fantastic utility and great safety scores.
6.7
The 2019 Mazda CX-5 sates solo drivers with good handling and tasteful lines, but bigger families will want to move up in size.
6.5
The 2019 Nissan Rogue capitalizes on space and value among small family crossovers.
6.8
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 Hwy22 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy25 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy25 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy26 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Regular Unleaded I-4Turbocharged Gas I4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded H-4
EPA Class     
Small SUV 2WD2WD Sport Utility VehicleSmall SUV 2WDSmall SUV 2WDSmall SUV 2WDSmall SUV 4WD
Style Name     
LE FWD (Natl)FWD 4-Door L w/1SMLX 2WDSport FWDFWD S *Limited Production* *Ltd Avail*2.5i
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveAll 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     
Automatic w/ODAutomaticCVT w/ODAutomatic w/ODCVT w/ODCVT w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2019 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2019 Chevrolet Equinox2019 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2019 Honda CR-V2019 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2019 Mazda CX-52019 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2019 Nissan Rogue2019 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2019 Subaru Forester