How Does Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Compare to Honda CR-V Hybrid?
2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid
General Comparison
The Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V are two of the most popular crossover SUVs on the market, and both have available hybrid versions that have grown in popularity as well. Both vehicles offer an excellent combination of practicality, fuel efficiency, and reliability. Notably, there are some key differences between the two that you should consider before making a decision.
To start, RAV4 Hybrid starts at a much lower base price than CR-V Hybrid. What’s more, the RAV4 Hybrid features standard all-wheel-drive (AWD), while it’s extra cost on CR-V Hybrid. While both are rated for an estimated 40 mpg combined in their entry trims, when both are equipped with all-wheel-drive, RAV4 is rated better – as CR-V Hybrid AWD is only 37 mpg combined. This means you gain all-weather traction while saving more at the pump.
Verdict: The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid offers better overall value, thanks to its lower starting price, additional features, and better AWD fuel economy against CR-V Hybrid.
| 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Base MSRP | $31,900 | $34,650 |
| All-Wheel-Drive | Standard | Available |
| MPG, AWD models (city/hwy/combined) | 41/38/40 | 40/34/37 |
| Standard Horsepower | 219 | 204 |
| Max Cargo Volume, Seats Up (cu. ft) | 37.5 | 36.3 |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto | Standard | Available |
| Standard Audio | 8″ display | 7″ display |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio | Standard | Available |
| Ventilated Front Seats | Available | Not Available |
| Panoramic Power Moonroof | Available | Not Available |
| Panoramic View Monitor | Available | Not Available |
Performance & Efficiency
As mentioned, RAV4 Hybrid gets better fuel economy than CR-V Hybrid AWD. Hybrids don’t only save money at the pump, however – they also make for spirited performance in daily driving. Here the RAV4 also outshines CR-V, featuring a combined system horsepower rating of 219 from its hybrid powertrain. CR-V gets a combined system horsepower rating of 204 from its hybrid powertrain.
Verdict: The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid offers superior performance, with more horsepower and economy.
Interior Comfort and Technology
Despite its lower starting price, RAV4 Hybrid comes standard with features that are optional, more expensive, or not even available on the Honda CR-V Hybrid. The RAV4 outshines the CR-V in terms of technology, coming standard with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system vs. the 7″ screen standard on CR-V. Also standard on RAV4 Hybrid are wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which require moving up to much more expensive trims of the CR-V Hybrid. SiriusXM Satellite Radio is also standard on RAV4 Hybrid, while optional on the CR-V Hybrid.
RAV4 Hybrid also offers other creature comforts CR-V Hybrid does not offer. Ventilated front seats are useful in hot Carolina summers – they are optional on Toyota RAV4 Hybrid but not available on any Honda CR-V Hybrid. A panoramic power moonroof is another luxurious feature available on the RAV4, filling the already airy cabin with more light. No CR-V offers a panoramic moonroof at any price.
Every RAV4 features Toyota Safety Senseâ„¢ technology as standard across all trims. This suite of safety features includes pre-collison system with pedestrian detection, lane-departure alert, and dynamic radar cruise control. RAV4 Hybrid also offers a 360-degree Panoramic View Monitor that lets you see around the vehicle and is helpful for parking in tight spaces. CR-V Hybrid doesn’t offer a comparable feature.
Verdict: The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid provides a more comfortable and technologically advanced interior, making it the superior choice for the challenges of everyday driving.
Conclusion
While the Honda CR-V Hybrid is a strong contender among midsize family crossovers, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid remains the gold standard for hybrid small SUVs. With its extra power, more advanced features, and lower starting price, it blends more of what drivers and families want in a value-packed driving experience.
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