Toyota RAV4 vs Honda CR-V Hybrid
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MSRP$31,900 | MSRP$35,630 |
Listings2680 | Listings4249 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 comes with three distinct design themes, two powertrain and drivetrain options, and five trim levels. It has a hybrid drivetrain as standard offering fuel efficiency as low as 5.5 L/100 km combined along with more standard features, a quicker operating system, and improvements across the board to bolster its bestselling position. Verdict: In the 2026 Toyota RAV4, the good gets better. | |
Reviews SummaryCompetition among small crossover SUVs is fierce. The 2026 Honda CR-V faces off against the Toyota RAV4, the Subaru Forester, the Hyundai Tucson, and at least one compact SUV from nearly every other automaker. On balance, the Honda CR-V has handled the competition well. But while it has thrived, Honda has found success with another name, too: TrailSport. This year, the two success stories finally met. Verdict: The CR-V is one of the best compact crossovers on the market, and the hybrid powertrain only makes it better. If serious adventure and off-road driving are your things, though, the CR-V TrailSport may not be the right choice. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.0L 204 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower204 hp @ 6100 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.01 kWh | EV Battery Capacity1.06 kWh |
MPG City | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 226 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.0L 204 hp I4 Hybrid |
Horsepower | Horsepower204 hp @ 6100 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.01 kWh | EV Battery Capacity1.06 kWh |
MPG City | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space37.8 cu ft | Cargo Space36.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3594 lbs | Curb Weight3752 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height66.2 in |
Length181.0 in | Length184.8 in |
Width73.0 in | Width73.5 in |
Wheelbase105.9 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload900 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1750 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,900 | $35,630 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 comes with three distinct design themes, two powertrain and drivetrain options, and five trim levels. It has a hybrid drivetrain as standard offering fuel efficiency as low as 5.5 L/100 km combined along with more standard features, a quicker operating system, and improvements across the board to bolster its bestselling position. Verdict: In the 2026 Toyota RAV4, the good gets better. | Competition among small crossover SUVs is fierce. The 2026 Honda CR-V faces off against the Toyota RAV4, the Subaru Forester, the Hyundai Tucson, and at least one compact SUV from nearly every other automaker. On balance, the Honda CR-V has handled the competition well. But while it has thrived, Honda has found success with another name, too: TrailSport. This year, the two success stories finally met. Verdict: The CR-V is one of the best compact crossovers on the market, and the hybrid powertrain only makes it better. If serious adventure and off-road driving are your things, though, the CR-V TrailSport may not be the right choice. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 204 hp I4 Hybrid | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 204 hp @ 6100 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.01 kWh | 1.06 kWh |
MPG City | 43 | |
MPG Highway | 36 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 226 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.0L 204 hp I4 Hybrid |
Horsepower | 204 hp @ 6100 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.01 kWh | 1.06 kWh |
MPG City | 43 | |
MPG Highway | 36 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 37.8 cu ft | 36.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3594 lbs | 3752 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 66.2 in |
Length | 181.0 in | 184.8 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.5 in |
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 900 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1750 lbs | 1000 lbs |
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