2019 Toyota RAV4 Vs Honda CR-V
Two of the most popular crossover SUVs are Toyota's RAV4 and Honda's CR-V. While they are both excellent vehicles when compared to others, next to each other the RAV4 stands out as the best of the two. The advantages are shown by comparing their statistics. It is easy to see that the RAV4 is the superior vehicle and the smarter purchase.
2019 Toyota RAV4 Vs Honda CR-V Performance
The RAV4 is great because it has an 8-Speed automatic transmission which is well refined, reliable, and powerful as well as easier to repair than the CVT transmissions found in Honda CRVs. The Honda CR-V comes standard with a 2.4-liter engine with 184 horsepower. On the other hand, the RAV4 boasts 203 horsepower.
- 2.5 Liter Engine
- 203 Horsepower
- 185 lbs/ft Torque
- 8 Speed Automatic Transmission
- 2.4 Liter Engine
- 190 Horsepower
- 180 lbs/ft Torque
- CVT Automatic Transmission
2019 Toyota RAV4 Vs Honda CR-V Safety Features
Toyota Care gives you 24-hour roadside assistance that is not limited to 36,000 miles. Additionally, Toyota offers 25,000 miles of no cost maintenance months.
The RAV4 also offers driver side knee airbags. This is a safety feature not offered by the Honda CR-V.
- 24 hour Roadside Assistance unlimited miles.
- 25,000 no cost maintenance miles
- Driver side knee airbags
- 36,000 miles roadside assistance
- No cost free maintenance
- No extra airbags
2019 Toyota RAV4 Vs Honda CR-V Technology Features
One thing the CR-V does not have is the RAV4's optional Bird's Eye View Camera. And while the CR-V offers the single alternate Standard Eco Assist™ System driver selectable mode, the RAV4 offers three of them: Standard ECO, Sport, and Normal mode. Even more, the RAV4 offers cornering brake control, which is not offered as an option with the Honda CR-V. The CR-V also does not offer Apple Car Play® on all trim levels but the RAV4 offers Apple Car Play® on all trims.
- Birds Eye View Camera
- Standard ECO, Sport and Normal driver modes
- Cornering brake control
- Apple Car Play® on all trims
- No Birds Eye View Camera, backup camera available
- Standard Eco Assist™ driver selectable mode
- No Cornering brake control
- Apple Car Play® does not come standard with all trims
2019 Toyota RAV4 Vs Honda CR-V Interior
The RAV4 and CR-V both have very similar interiors in terms of space available. Small things can make big differences, though. One example of this is soft touch arm rests in the RAV4. As a passenger or on long trips, resting your arm on hard plastic is not ideal. The RAV4 also has more shoulder room for your passengers. The RAV4 makes sure your area is comfortable from all angles.
- Seats 5 people
- Front sunroof
- Heated front seats
- 57.8 / 56.4 inches shoulder room front/back
- Seats 5 people
- Front Sunroof
- Heated front seats
- 57.9/ 55.6 inches shoulder room front/back
2019 Toyota RAV4 Vs Honda CR-V Exterior
Just by looking at the two, it is obvious the RAV4 has a much more remarkable style. The grille of the RAV4 is bold and distinguished while the CR-V is far blander. While the RAV4 offers a unique honeycomb pattern, the CR-V has what amounts to a few horizontal lines. The CR-V at the highest trim package offers a maximum of 18-inch rims. The Toyota RAV4 however gives you 19-inch chrome-finished alloy wheels that let you roll in style.
- Distinguished sport design
- 19 inch chrome-finished alloy rims available
- Honeycomb pattern grille
- Humble styling
- 18 inch rims available
- Unremarkable grille pattern
Why Buy from Green Toyota near Springfield, IL?
When people purchase a RAV4 they do not compromise. Everyone buys theirs from Green Toyota because they want a world class experience from a premier Toyota dealership. They take pride in their professional and well-trained staff, as well as bringing you the best vehicles, financing and service you can find. Contact us today so you can have one of the best crossover-SUVs on the market, the Toyota RAV4.
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