If fuel cost matters most
Toyota RAV4 with up to 40 MPG combined.
Side-by-side verified model comparison
Toyota RAV4 vs Honda CR-V
Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V answer the same shopping question from different directions. The RAV4 is more efficient on verified EPA data, while the RAV4 reaches the higher power peak. Use the table below to decide whether your priority is fuel cost, safety, size or outright output.
At a glance
| Metric | Toyota RAV4 | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Production coverage | 1994 - present | 1995 - present |
| Verified generations | 2 | 2 |
| Peak power | 302 hp | 204 hp |
| Best EPA combined | 40 MPG | 37 MPG |
| Latest NHTSA overall | 5★ | 5★ |
| Open recalls (2019/2023) | 7 | 3 |
| Latest dimensions | 4600 × 1855 × 1685 mm | 4706 × 1866 × 1681 mm |
| Average curb weight | 1765 kg (3891 lbs) | 1725 kg (3803 lbs) |
| Fuel types | Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol, Hybrid |
If power matters most
Toyota RAV4 with a verified peak of 302 hp.
If safety is the filter
They are effectively tied on this metric; use the table and generation links for context.
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Head-to-Head: Base Model Specifications
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the entry-level powertrain for the newest verified generation of each model. This shows exactly what you get before adding options or stepping up to premium trims.
| Specification | Toyota RAV4RAV4 XA50 2.5 Dynamic Force AWD | Honda CR-VCR-V VI 1.5 VTEC Turbo AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & Performance | ||
| Engine Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Cylinders / Configuration | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5L (2487 cc) | 1.5L (1498 cc) |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Turbocharged |
| Horsepower | 203 hp | 190 hp |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 243 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 8.5 s | 8.6 s |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | CVT |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG (EPA) | 25.0 MPG | 27.0 MPG |
| Highway MPG (EPA) | 33.0 MPG | 32.0 MPG |
| Combined MPG (EPA) | 28.0 MPG | 29.0 MPG |
| Electric Range | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | — | — |
| CO₂ Emissions | 188 g/km | 172 g/km |
| Dimensions & Utility | ||
| Length | 4600 mm | 4706 mm |
| Width | 1855 mm | 1866 mm |
| Height | 1685 mm | 1681 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1660 kg | 1685 kg |
| Doors / Seats | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
What search winners do that generic comparisons don’t
The top-ranking comparison pages win because they answer an explicit buying job: which one is more efficient, which one is safer, which one is larger, which one has the broader powertrain range. Pages that only dump two brochures side by side rarely hold clicks.
This comparison uses the newest verified generation of each model as the headline lens, then routes you into the exact generation sheets for the trim-level details. That is more durable than comparing incentives or dealer inventory, and more trustworthy than hiding missing data behind a made-up score.
Questions buyers ask
Which is more fuel-efficient, the RAV4 or the CR-V?
Toyota RAV4 wins on verified EPA combined economy at up to 40 MPG, versus 37 MPG for the Honda CR-V.
Which has more horsepower, the RAV4 or the CR-V?
Toyota RAV4 reaches the higher verified peak at 302 hp, compared with 204 hp for the Honda CR-V.
Which is safer: RAV4 or CR-V?
Toyota RAV4 has a latest recorded NHTSA overall rating of 5★; Honda CR-V has 5★. Cross-check the frontal, side and rollover rows rather than using one headline number alone.
Is this a trim-by-trim comparison?
This page compares the newest verified generation of each model family. For year-specific engines, dimensions and trim tables, open the linked generation pages for each side.