Compare the2025 Toyota Rav4VS 2026 Honda CR-V

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Payload and Towing
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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With its standard Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, the Toyota Rav4 is better at preventing collisions with pedestrians than the Honda CR-V, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety:

	Rav4	CR-V
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
	Crossing Child - DAY
12 MPH	AVOIDED	-10 MPH
25 MPH	-21 MPH	-18 MPH
	Crossing Adult - NIGHT
12 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
12 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	No Slowing
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	-17 MPH
	Parallel Adult - NIGHT
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	No Slowing
37 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	-33 MPH
37 MPH Low beams	-20 MPH	No Slowing
Warning Issued-Low beams	1 sec	No Warning

The Rav4 has a standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The CR-V doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

The Rav4 Limited offers an optional Bird’s Eye View Camera to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The CR-V only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

Both the Rav4 and CR-V offer rear cross-traffic warning, but the Rav4 (except LE) has Parking Support Brake (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The CR-V’s Cross Traffic Monitor doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Rav4 and the CR-V have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors, available all wheel drive and blind spot warning systems.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Toyota Rav4 is safer than the Honda CR-V:

	Rav4	CR-V
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	284	357
Chest Compression	.4 inches	.5 inches
Neck Injury Risk	37.4%	54%
Leg Forces (l/r)	340/190 lbs.	408/341 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Toyota Rav4 is safer than the Honda CR-V:

	Rav4	CR-V
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Chest Movement	.5 inches	.8 inches
Hip Force	246 lbs.	347 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Spine Acceleration	49 G’s	51 G’s
Hip Force	508 lbs.	613 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	299	302
Spine Acceleration	36 G’s	48 G’s

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Warranty

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Rav4 for 1 year and 13000 miles longer than Honda pays for maintenance for the CR-V (2/25000 vs. 1/12000).

There are over 15 percent more Toyota dealers than there are Honda dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Rav4’s warranty.

Reliability

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Rav4’s reliability 25 points higher than the Honda CR-V and 31 points higher than the Honda CR-V Hybrid.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Honda vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 39 more problems per 100 vehicles, Honda is ranked 12th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Honda vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota third in overall reliability. Honda is ranked fourth.

Engine

The Rav4’s 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder produces 13 more horsepower (203 vs. 190) and 5 lbs.-ft. more torque (184 vs. 179) than the CR-V’s standard 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Toyota Rav4 is faster than the Honda CR-V:

	Rav4	CR-V turbo 4 cyl.	CR-V Hybrid
Zero to 30 MPH	3.1 sec	3.7 sec	3.3 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	8.3 sec	8.8 sec	8.4 sec
45 to 65 MPH Passing	4.5 sec	5.5 sec	5.4 sec
Quarter Mile	16.5 sec	17 sec	16.7 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	88 MPH	86 MPH	84 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Rav4 gets better mileage than the CR-V:

			MPG
Rav4
	FWD	LE/Limited 2.5 DOHC 4-cyl.	27 city/35 hwy
	AWD	LE 2.5 DOHC 4-cyl.	27 city/34 hwy
		XLE 2.5 DOHC 4-cyl.	27 city/33 hwy
CR-V
	FWD	1.5 turbo 4-cyl.	28 city/33 hwy
	AWD	1.5 turbo 4-cyl.	27 city/31 hwy

Both the Rav4 LE AWD/XLE/XLE Premium and the CR-V have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stoplights and heavy traffic. All Rav4 LE AWD/XLE/XLE Premiums have a standard disable switch for the system, so a driver can keep the engine from shutting off when the vehicle stops temporarily. The CR-V Hybrid doesn’t offer a way to disable start/stop.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Toyota Rav4 uses regular unleaded gasoline. The CR-V with the 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder engine requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost on average about 84.9 cents more per gallon.

Brakes and Stopping

The Rav4 stops much shorter than the CR-V:

	Rav4	CR-V
70 to 0 MPH	161 feet	171 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	117 feet	130 feet	Motor Trend
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	140 feet	147 feet	Consumer Reports

Suspension and Handling

The Rav4 4WD handles at .84 G’s, while the CR-V EX-L AWD pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Rav4 4WD executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.2 seconds quicker than the CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid (27.1 seconds @ .62 average G’s vs. 29.3 seconds @ .57 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Rav4 LE/XLE’s turning circle is .9 feet tighter than the CR-V Hybrid’s (36.1 feet vs. 37 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Rav4 LE/XLE has a greater minimum ground clearance than the CR-V (8.4 vs. 8.2 inches), allowing the Rav4 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Rav4 XLE Premium/Limited’s minimum ground clearance is .4 inch higher than on the CR-V (8.6 vs. 8.2 inches).

Chassis

The Rav4 is 3.9 inches shorter than the CR-V, making the Rav4 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

As tested by Car and Driver while cruising at 70 MPH, the interior of the Rav4 Limited 4WD is quieter than the CR-V EX-L AWD (66 vs. 69 dB).

Passenger Space

The Rav4 has 1.3 inches more rear headroom and .5 inches more rear shoulder room than the CR-V.

Cargo Capacity

The Rav4’s cargo area is larger than the CR-V’s in almost every dimension:

	Rav4	CR-V
Length to seat (2nd/1st)	40”/73.4”	36.6”/74.7”
Max Width	59”	58”
Min Width	39.4”	41.5”
Height	36.6”	36.5”

Payload and Towing

The Rav4’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the CR-V’s (1500 vs. 1000 pounds).

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Rav4 uses the Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The CR-V doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Rav4 has a much higher standard payload capacity than the CR-V (1120 vs. 850 lbs.).

The Rav4 has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the CR-V (1240 vs. 850 lbs.).

Ergonomics

The power windows standard on both the Rav4 and the CR-V have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Rav4 is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The CR-V prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

The Rav4’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The CR-V’s standard passenger windows don’t open or close automatically.

If the windows are left open on the Rav4 the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows at the outside door handle or from a distance using the keyless remote. (This window function must be activated by your Toyota service department.) The driver of the CR-V can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

Both the Rav4 and the CR-V offer available heated front seats. The Rav4 Limited also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the CR-V.

Standard air-conditioned seats in the Rav4 Limited keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The CR-V doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

Compared to the Honda CR-V, the Toyota Rav4 eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries with its optional integrated Homelink® universal remote controlled from the rear view mirror.

Compared to traditional radio, the Toyota Rav4’s standard SiriusXM satellite radio provides an unmatched listening experience. Its extensive coverage guarantees consistent, crystal-clear reception across the continental U.S., and access to over 100 channels dedicated to a multitude of genres, including music, news, sports, talk shows, and comedy, many with only limited commercial breaks. Satellite radio is only offered on the CR-V EX-L/Sport-L/Sport Touring.

Economic Advantages

According to iSeeCars.com the 2025 Toyota Rav4 retains 69.74% of its original value after 5 years, more than the 61.29% to 65.48% resale value of the 2025 Honda CR-V after five years, which can save the Toyota’s owner up to $4940.069464 in depreciation.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Toyota Rav4 and the Honda CR-V, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Toyota Rav4 outsold the Honda CR-V by 18% during 2024.

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