2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. Honda CR-V Hybrid
Comparison
Highlighted Features
2023 RAV4
2023CR-V
Base MSRP
$34,025
$39,100
Engine
2.5L inline 4-cylinder
2.0L Earth Dreams Technology™ inline 4-cylinder
Horsepower
219
204
Adaptive cruise control
Yes
Yes
Speakers
6
12 BOSE Premium Sound System
Hybrid type
Active Hybrid
Active Hybrid
Estimated Combined (MPG)
37
37
Whole vehicle warranty months / (miles)
36 / 36000
36 / 36000
Roadside assistance months / (mi)
24 / Unlimited
36 / 36000
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. Honda CR-V Hybrid
Performance
- Standard with the Toyota RAV4’s hybrid models is a 2.5L Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder engine that has a power output of 219 combined net horsepower. The Honda CR-V’s hybrid system has a 2.0L In-Line 4-cylinder engine that has 204 system net horsepower.
- With the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, buyers can enjoy 5 different drive modes, including SPORT, Eco, NORMAL TRAIL, and EV Mode. On the other hand, the CR-V comes with a 4-Mode Drive System including Normal, Snow, Sport, and ECON Modes.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid models have dual electric motors and an Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission with sequential shift mode. The Honda CR-V Hybrid models have an Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT) with B-Range Shift and Deceleration Selectors.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has an Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with a stabilizer bar and a multi-link suspension with a stabilizer bar in the rear. The RAV4 SE Hybrid and XSE Hybrid trims are enhanced with sport-tuned components, while the Woodland Edition’s suspension is TRD-tuned and trail-ready. In comparison, the Honda CR-V Hybrid has a MacPherson strut front suspension and a Multi-Link Double Wishbone Rear Suspension with stabilizer bars for its suspension setup.
- All RAV4 Hybrid models come standard with Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD), a sophisticated powertrain that distributes engine torque to the rear wheels to provide more traction when needed. In contrast, Honda's Real-Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™, while similar in function, is standard only on the top-of-the-line Sport Touring Hybrid and optional for all other CR-V trims.
- All Toyota RAV4 Hybrid models, except the Hybrid Woodland Edition, come with all-season mud and snow-rated radials. The Hybrid Woodland Edition comes with Falken® WILDPEAK All-Terrain tires that combine off-road capabilities and rugged terrain driving performance. In contrast, the Honda CV-R Hybrid models only feature all-season tires as it does not offer an off-roading trim nor a package that includes an All-Terrain tire.
- With a max towing capacity of 1750 lbs for RAV4 hybrid trims and 2500 lbs for the RAV4 Prime Plug-in hybrid EV, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a versatile choice for hauling. In comparison, the Honda CR-V Hybrid has a max towing capacity of 1000 lbs.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. Honda CR-V Hybrid
Fuel Economy
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD has an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 41 mpg in the city, 38 mpg on the highway, and 40 mpg combined.
- The AWD Honda CR-V hybrid has an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 40 mpg in the city, 34 mpg on the highway, and 37 mpg combined.
Technology
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid comes standard with an 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia color touchscreen or an available 10.5-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen. Every RAV4 Hybrid model features standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility and comes with a 3-month SiriusXM® Platinum Plan trial. The Honda CR-V Hybrid comes with a 7-inch or 9-inch color touchscreen with Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, but wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility is only standard on the top Sport Touring Hybrid.
- The Toyota RAV4's top-of-the-line Hybrid Limited trim comes standard with an 11-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system, including an amplifier and subwoofer, and the upgraded audio system is available on the Hybrid XLE Premium and Hybrid XSE as an optional package. In contrast, the Honda CR-V has a 12-speaker Bose® Premium Sound System with a subwoofer as standard in the Sport Touring Hybrid trim, but it is not available in any other trim.
- Toyota RAV4 Hybrid models come standard with a Wi-Fi Connect trial offering up to 30 days or 3GB of data, with AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and integrated audio/video streaming compatibility with platforms for separate subscriptions, like Apple Music® and Amazon Music. These features are dependent on an active 4G network connection. The Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid comes standard with a 3-month/3 GB data trial of HondaLink® Subscription Services with AT&T in-car Wi-Fi hotspot capability.
- A 1-year Drive Connect trial is included with the 10.5-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen on the XSE and Limited grades of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid trims and is available with the 10.5-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with Premium Audio on the XLE Premium of the RAV4 Hybrid trims. RAV4 Hybrid grades with an 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen require a subscription. The service includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points-of-Interest data; Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota; and Destination Assist, all features are dependent on an active 4G network connection. In contrast, only the top-of-the-line Sport Touring Hybrid trim of the Honda CR-V comes with Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid starts with a standard 7-inch digital Multi-Information Display (MID) with a hybrid power meter on the base trim, but select trims feature a larger 12.3-inch Multi-Information Display. On the other hand, the Honda CR-V Hybrid trims come standard with a 7.0-inch Driver Information Interface Screen.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. Honda CR-V Hybrid
Safety & Convenience
- All Toyota RAV4 Hybrid grades come with eight standard airbags, consisting of the driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver's knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, and front and rear side curtain airbags. The Honda CR-V Hybrid has ten airbags as standard, including driver's and front passenger's advanced front airbags, driver's and front passenger's knee airbags, driver's and front passenger's front side airbags, rear outboard passengers' side airbags, and side curtain airbags.
- With the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid LE, there’s an available Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA), which is included as a standard feature on all other hybrid trims. On the other hand, the Honda CR-V Hybrid comes with a Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor as a standard feature exclusively on the top-tier Sport Touring Hybrid model and as an optional add-on for the Sport Hybrid model.
- Standard with the RAV4 Hybrid is an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) featuring a Brake Hold function. Similarly, the CR-V Hybrid also comes with an Electronic Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold capability.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid features a standard backup camera with dynamic gridlines across all grades. The RAV4 also offers a Panoramic View Monitor with a 360-degree Overhead View in low-speed drive and reverse and a Curb View as part of a package for select trims. The Honda CR-V Hybrid comes standard with a multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines.
- Toyota’s RAV4 Hybrid comes equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5) suite, including Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), and Road Sign Assist (RSA). On the flip side, the CR-V Hybrid comes with Honda Sensing® Safety & Driver-Assistive Technologies, which include similar safety and convenience features.
- All Toyota RAV4 Hybrid trims have a Star Safety System™ that includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), and Smart Stop Technology® (SST). The Honda CR-V Hybrid has a similar suite of active safety features encompassing Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist.
- The top-tier hybrid trims of the Toyota RAV4 have a Smart Key System on the front doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, a remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, and panic functions, a power liftgate, and a remote illuminated entry as standard. This can be enhanced to include the Smart Key System on all doors as an option on Limited and XSE Hybrid grades. Conversely, the Honda CR-V Hybrid has a Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® and Push Button Start as standard features.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. Honda CR-V Hybrid
Warranty
- All 2023 Toyota RAV4 hybrid models come with a Basic Warranty for three years or 36,000 miles, a Powertrain Warranty for five years or 60,000 miles, a Restraint Warranty for five years or 60,000 miles, and a Corrosion Perforation Warranty for 60 months and unlimited miles. In contrast, the Honda CR-V hybrid vehicles come with a Limited Vehicle Warranty for three years or 36,000 miles, a Powertrain Limited Warranty for five years or 60,000 miles, and a Corrosion Limited Warranty for five years with unlimited miles.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid models come with a Hybrid System Warranty for eight years or 100,000 miles and a Hybrid Battery Warranty for ten years or 150,000 miles. The Honda CR-V hybrid comes with a High-Voltage Battery Limited Warranty for eight years or 100,000 miles with no listed Hybrid Battery Warranty on the CR-V page.
- With the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, buyers get 24-hour Roadside Assistance for two years with unlimited mileage, while the Honda CR-V hybrid comes with 24-hour Roadside Assistance during their three-year or 36,000-mile Limited Warranty term.
- All new RAV4 hybrid vehicles come with ToyotaCare, a regular factory scheduled maintenance plan that provides coverage for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. The Honda CR-V comes with the Honda Service Pass that provides factory-scheduled maintenance coverage for two years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first.
- Toyota’s RAV4 Hybrid comes with a Service Connect trial for up to 10 years, offering personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Service Connect is dependent on an active 4G network connection. In comparison, the Honda CR-V comes with a HondaLink Basic package, providing features such as recall notifications and service appointment reminders.
Design
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has a broader range of options with seven full hybrid trims and two plug-in hybrid trims, including the LE, XLE, Woodland Edition, XLE Premium, SE, XSE, Limited, Prime SE, and Prime XSE. In contrast, the Honda CR-V Hybrid has two hybrid trims: Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid.
- Inside the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid models, you'll find a 60/40 split reclining fold-flat rear seat with a center armrest and cup holders. Similarly, the Honda CR-V Hybrid has a reclining, fold-down 60/40 split rear seatback with a rear-seat center armrest.
- Toyota’s RAV4 comes available with SofTex®-trimmed seats, an 8-way adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support on all grades except LE, and option packages for heated front seats and heated rear outboard seats. In comparison, the Honda CR-V has leather-trimmed seats only on the Sport Touring Hybrid trim, and heated front seats come standard on all hybrid models.
- When it comes to steering wheel features, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has an available leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with a silver accent and silver interior door handles. A heated version of the steering wheel is available as an option on all trims except the LE grade. Meanwhile, the Honda CR-V Hybrid has a leather-wrapped steering wheel, tilt, and telescopic steering column.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with a turn signal and blind spot warning indicator, and a folding feature as standard on XLE, Woodland Edition, XLE Premium, SE, and Prime SE, and for the XSE it includes all the features but is painted black as an accent. On the Limited grade this is improved with a puddle light to light the ground near the front door. In contrast, the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid has gloss black heated power side mirrors with integrated LED turn indicators on its hybrid models.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. Honda CR-V Hybrid
Features & Specifications
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has an overall length of 180.9 inches, a width of 73 inches, and an overall height of 67 inches. It has a wheelbase of 105.9 inches and a ground clearance of up to 8.6 inches. In contrast, the Honda CR-V Hybrid measures slightly larger, with an overall length of 184.8 inches, a width of 73.5 inches, and a height of 66.5 inches for AWD models. The CR-V has a wheelbase of 106.3 inches and a ground clearance of 7.8 inches for the 2WD models and 8.2 inches for the AWD models.
- In the front row, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has 37.7 inches of head room with moonroof, 57.8 inches of shoulder room, 54.3 inches of hip room, and 41 inches of legroom. The rear seat has 39.5 inches of head room, 56.4 inches of shoulder room, 47.7 inches of hip room, and 37.8 inches of legroom. The Honda CR-V Hybrid has 38.2 inches of head room, 57.9 inches of shoulder room, 55.6 inches of hip room, and 41.3 inches of legroom in the front. In the back, it has 38.2 inches of head room, 55.9 inches of shoulder room, 52.6 inches of hip room, and 41 inches of legroom.
- Toyota’s RAV4 Hybrid comes standard with a spare tire, keeping you well-equipped for unexpected flat tires or emergencies. However, the Honda CR-V hybrid does not come with a compact spare tire.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid comes with a range of wheel options ranging from 17 to 19 inches, depending on the chosen trim level. Notably, the RAV4 Woodland Edition is equipped with an 18-in. 6-spoke bronze-colored TRD flow-formed alloy wheels and Falken® All-Terrain tires. The Honda CR-V has 18-inch gloss black alloy wheels for the CR-V Sport Hybrid and 19-inch gloss black alloy wheels for the Sport Touring Hybrid with no tires oriented for off-roading or rugged terrain driving.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid comes with a height-adjustable power liftgate with jam protection as standard on the XLE Premium, XSE, Limited, Prime SE, and Prime XSE trims. The power liftgate is also optional on the XLE and SE grades. On the other hand, only the top-of-the-line Sport Touring Hybrid trim of the Honda CR-V comes with a hands-free Power Tailgate with Programmable Height.
- Buyers of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid enjoy a front power tilt/slide moonroof with one-touch open/close, which is standard on the XLE Premium, XSE, Limited, and Prime XSE. A Panoramic glass roof is available as part of an option package on XSE, Limited, and Prime XSE. In contrast, the Honda CR-V comes standard with a one-touch power moonroof with a tilt feature, but no panoramic glass roof option is available on any trim.
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. Honda CR-V Hybrid
Conclusion
- Power is a defining feature in the realm of hybrid SUVs. The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid models come standard with a 2.5L Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder engine, delivering an impressive power output of 219 combined net horsepower. Meanwhile, the Honda CR-V’s hybrid system has a 2.0L In-Line 4-cylinder engine that generates 204 system net horsepower.
- Efficiency is a key consideration, and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD holds an advantage here. It has EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 41 mpg in the city, 38 mpg on the highway, and 40 mpg combined. Conversely, the AWD Honda CR-V Hybrid falls slightly behind with EPA-estimated ratings of 40 mpg in the city, 34 mpg on the highway, and 37 mpg combined.
- For buyers requiring towing capabilities, the RAV4 Hybrid excels with a maximum towing capacity of 1,750 lbs for RAV4 hybrid trims and an impressive 2,500 lbs for the Plug-in hybrid trims. In comparison, the Honda CR-V Hybrid's towing capacity is limited to 1000 lbs.
- If off-road, challenging terrain, and trail performance is a priority, the RAV4 Hybrid has you covered. All Toyota RAV4 Hybrid models, except the Woodland Edition, come equipped with all-season mud and snow-rated radials. The RAV4 Woodland Edition stands out with its Falken® WILDPEAK All-Terrain tires, specially designed for off-road adventures and rugged terrain driving. In contrast, Honda CR-V Hybrid models come standard with all-season tires, but Honda does not offer an off-roading trim or package for the Honda CR-V.
- When it comes to car multimedia, the bigger, the better. The RAV4 Hybrid comes standard with a 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen or an available 10.5-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen, featuring wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility as standard on all hybrid trims, complemented by a 3-month SiriusXM® Platinum Plan trial. The Honda CR-V Hybrid comes with a 7-inch or 9-inch color touchscreen with Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. However, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility are only standard on the top Sport Touring Hybrid trim.
- Pricing plays a pivotal role in your decision-making process. The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid starts with an appealing MSRP of $31,475. In comparison, the Honda CR-V Hybrid's starting MSRP comes in slightly higher at $32,400.