Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4

Honda CR-V
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Toyota RAV4
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The key differences

The Toyota RAV4 is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 233 hp, 52 hp more than the Honda CR-V's best.

The Honda CR-V is 94 mm (4 in) longer than the Toyota RAV4.

Typical kerb weights are 1,588 kg for the Honda CR-V and 1,450 kg for the Toyota RAV4.

In the US, the Toyota RAV4 has the better EPA rating at up to 43 mpg combined, against 40 mpg for the Honda CR-V.

Specifications side by side

Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 side by side. Typical values; figures vary by trim and year.
SpecHonda CR-VToyota RAV4
Body styleSUVSUV
On sale since——
Power142–181 hp (106–135 kW)176–233 hp (131–174 kW)
Torque243–335 Nm203–250 Nm
0–100 km/h—6.2–11 s
Top speed185–188 km/h180–204 km/h
Engines in Europe33
Best economy (Europe)6.5 l/100 km5.7 l/100 km
US combined economy28–40 mpg28–43 mpg
Electric range (US)245 mi600 mi
Length4,694 mm (185 in)4,600 mm (181 in)
Width1,867 mm (74 in)1,855 mm (73 in)
Height1,681 mm (66 in)1,685 mm (66 in)
Wheelbase2,700 mm (106 in)2,690 mm (106 in)
Kerb weight1,588 kg (3,501 lb)1,450 kg (3,197 lb)
Sold inUnited StatesUnited States

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