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2023 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2024 Honda CR-V

2023 Toyota RAV4 offroading
2023 Toyota RAV4

vs.

2024 Honda CR-V
$28,275

Base MSRP

$29,500
2.5L 4-cylinder engine

Standard Engine

In-line 4-cylinder with turbocharger
203 hp

Standard Horsepower

190 hp
27 mpg city/35 mpg highway

Standard Fuel Economy

28 mpg city/34 mpg highway
3,500 pounds

Maximum Towing Capacity

1,500 pounds

The Toyota RAV4 and Honda Civic have been two of the most well-known compact SUVs since their debuts in the 1990s. Despite their compact classification, these two SUVs are spacious enough to carry your growing family and all their gear around the Santa Clara area. But how do these two loyal family haulers compare to each other? Explore their performance and safety features available for each in this guide from Santa Cruz Toyota. Be sure to check out our online inventory of new Toyota RAV4 models and then contact us for your test drive!

 

 

Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda CR-V: Performance

When comparing the performance of the 2023 Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda CR-V, you can see the 2023 Toyota RAV4 offers more standard engine power for your Santa Cruz commutes as well as a higher towing capacity for pulling trailers, campers, or small boats for your weekend adventures across the state. Check out the Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda CR-V base engine specs below:

2023 Toyota RAV4 LE

  • Engine: 2.5L 4-cylinder
  • Horsepower: 203 hp
  • Torque: 184 lb-ft
  • Transmission: Direct Shift 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
  • Max Available Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds

2024 Honda CR-V LX

  • Engine: 1.5L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder
  • Horsepower: 190 hp
  • Torque: 179 lb-ft
  • Transmission: Continuously Variable Transmission
  • Max Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds

Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda CR-V: Safety Features

Both automakers focus on safety for their customers and both provide plenty of standard and available driver-assist and active safety tech to keep Watsonville families safe. Toyota brand has made its Toyota Safety Sense™ system standard on all of its vehicles – including the Toyota RAV4. Honda offers Honda Sensing® on most of their inventory, including the CR-V. Both vehicles’ safety systems include six standard driver-assist features. Compare them below:

  • Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5): Standard on the RAV4. Includes TSS 2.5 includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Automatic High Beams, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, and Road Sign Assist.
  • Honda Sensing®: Standard on the Honda CR-V. Includes Collision Mitigation Braking System, Road Departure Mitigation System, Multi-Angle Rearview Camera, Adaptive Cruise Control w/ Low-Speed Follow, Lane Keeping Assist System, and Traffic Sign Recognition.

Take a Test Drive at Santa Cruz Toyota

When comparing the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V, you can see that while both automakers provide impressive safety features, the Toyota RAV4 offers more standard engine performance at a lower cost than the Honda CR-V. Stop by our Capitola showroom to test drive a new Toyota RAV4 to experience all of its features and benefits with Santa Cruz Toyota today! Be sure to research more about the Toyota vehicle lineup before your visit. 

 

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