Head-to-head
2023 Honda CR-V vs 2023 Toyota RAV4
The Honda CR-V wins clearly, 90.5 to 68.9, on tech & comfort, fuel & range. The Toyota RAV4 is ahead on space & cargo and safety.
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2023 Honda CR-V
The 2023 Honda CR-V is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CR-V Hybrid FWD, is EPA…
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The 2023 Toyota RAV4 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the RAV4 Hybrid AWD, is EP…
Verdict · default weights
2023 Honda CR-V
Clear winThe Honda CR-V wins clearly, 90.5 to 68.9, on tech & comfort, fuel & range. The Toyota RAV4 is ahead on space & cargo and safety.
Tech & comfort 2023 Honda CR-V leads by 94.1
Fuel & range 2023 Honda CR-V leads by 24.6
Space & cargo 2023 Toyota RAV4 leads by 11.5
| Category · weight | 2023 Honda CR-Voverall 90.5 | 2023 Toyota RAV4overall 68.9 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 75.4 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 77 | 81.6 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 85.4 | 96.9 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 93.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 5.9 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 90.5 | 68.9 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Honda CR-V: base trim LX FWD · Toyota RAV4: base trim LE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2023 Honda CR-V wins
- It lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 1.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (17 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It is rated 40 combined against 30 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2023 Toyota RAV4 answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (171 against 633 filed with NHTSA).
- It opens up to 69.8 cu ft of cargo against 39.3.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
47 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $28,675 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,498 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.5L DI VTEC Turbo | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head |
| Fuel injection system | Direct Injected | D-4S |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 190 hp | 203 hp |
| Torque | 179 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 28 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 34 mpg | 35 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.640 | 3.177 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | cvt | Direct Shift 8-speed ECT-i with sequential shift mode |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.4 in |
| Overall height | 66.2 in | 67 in |
| Overall length | 185 in | 181 in |
| Overall width | 73.5 in | 73 in |
| Wheelbase | 106 in | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 39.3 cu-ft | 69.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 39.3 cu-ft | 37.5 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 106 cu-ft | 98.9 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40 in | 37.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.2 in | 39.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 41 in |
| Second-row legroom | 41 in | 37.8 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,472 lbs | 3,370 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,472 lbs | 3,370 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,610 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering | Electric Power Steering (EPS); electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18.7 ft | 36.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 312 mm | 305 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 310 mm | 282 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | steel |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/65R17 104H | 225/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in | 57.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.9 in | 56.4 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
92 features · differences first, then sharedSafety28 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Driver & Passenger i-SRS Airbag System | std | — |
| Front i-side Airbag System | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | — |
| Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | std | — |
| Side Curtain Airbag System | std | — |
| Rear i-side Airbag System | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Auto High Beam Headlights | std | — |
| Brake Hold | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | std | — |
| Driver & Passenger Knee Airbag System | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | std | — |
| Hill Descent Control | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | std | — |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | std | — |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | std | — |
| Seat-Belt Reminder for Front Seats | std | — |
| Seat-Belt Reminder for Rear Seats | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist (Traffic Jam Driving Support Function) | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | — |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
Infotainment7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | std | — |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter Display | std | — |
| 7-inch Touchscreen Display | std | — |
| Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | std | — |
| USB-A 2.5A Smartphone / Audio Interface (x1) - Front Seats | std | — |
Convenience5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push Button Start | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Cruise Control | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver & Passenger Window | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | std | — |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | std | — |
| Passenger Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | std | — |
| Seating Capacity - 5 | — | std |
Interior2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED Front & Rear Map Lights | std | — |
| Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | std | — |
Exterior20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Approach/Departure Angle - 19/21 degrees (most trims); 18/20 degrees (Woodland Edition) | — | std |
| Auto On/Off Headlights | std | — |
| Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation | std | — |
| Ground Clearance - 8.1 in. (Hybrid); 8.4 in. (LE/XLE Gas); 8.6 in. (XLE Premium/Adventure/TRD/Limited Gas) | — | std |
| Halogen Rear Turn Indicators | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | std | — |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | std | — |
| LED Headlights & Taillights | std | — |
| LED Side Mirror Turn Indicator | std | — |
| Overall Height (with antenna) - 67.0 in. (LE/XLE Gas and HV); 67.2 in. (XLE Premium/Limited Gas); 68.6 in. (Adventure/TRD Gas) | — | std |
| Overall Length - 180.9 in. (most trims); 181.5 in. (Adventure and TRD Off-Road Gas) | — | std |
| Overall Width - 73.0 in. (most trims); 73.4 in. (Adventure and TRD Off-Road Gas) | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | std | — |
| Smart Clear Wiper | std | — |
| Tailgate | std | — |
| Tire Size - 225/65R17 (LE HV and XLE HV); 225/60R18 (SE HV, XSE HV, XLE Premium HV and Limited HV); 225/60R19 (Woodland); 225/65R17 (LE Gas and XLE Gas); 225/60R18 All-Terrain (TRD Gas); 235/55R19 (Limited Gas and Adventure Gas) | — | std |
| Wheel Size - 17 x 7.0 in. (LE HV and XLE HV); 18 x 7.0 in. (Woodland, XLE Premium HV, SE HV, XSE HV and Limited HV); 17-in. steel (LE Gas); 17-in. alloy (XLE Gas); 18-in. TRD alloy (TRD); 19-in. alloy (Limited/Adventure Gas) | — | std |
| Wheel Type and Material - Standard aluminum alloy (Hybrid); varies by Gas trim (steel on LE, alloy on others) | — | std |
| Wheelbase - 105.9 in. | — | std |
| Spare Tire/Wheel - Temporary | — | std |
Powertrain14 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | std | — |
| Compression Ratio - 14.0:1 (Hybrid) / 13.0:1 (Gas) | — | std |
| Continuously Variable Transmission (M-CVT) | std | — |
| Drivetrain Layout - Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (Hybrid) / Front-Wheel Drive or AWD with Multi-Terrain Select or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD (Gas) | — | std |
| Dynamic Drive Modes | std | — |
| Emission Certification - SULEV (Hybrid) / ULEV-II (Gas) | — | std |
| Engine Type - 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head | — | std |
| Estimated Fuel Economy - 41/38/40 MPG city/hwy/combined (LE, XLE/XLE Premium, Limited, SE, XSE HV); 38/35/37 (Woodland Edition HV); various ratings for Gas trims | — | std |
| Fuel Capacity - 14.5 gal. | — | std |
| Fuel System - D-4S | — | std |
| Horsepower - 176 hp @ 5,700 rpm (Hybrid) / 203 hp @ 6,600 rpm (Gas) | — | std |
| Idle-Stop | std | — |
| Torque - 163 lb.-ft. @ 3,600–5,200 rpm (Hybrid) / 184 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm (Gas) | — | std |
| Transmission Type - Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode (Hybrid) / Direct Shift 8-speed ECT-i with sequential shift mode and Snow Mode (Gas AWD Only) | — | std |
| Front-Wheel Drive | std | std |
Chassis8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes - Front: Power-assisted Ventilated disc, 12.0 in. | — | std |
| Brakes - Rear: Solid Disc, 11.1 in. | — | std |
| Curb Weight - varies by trim (3,370–3,800 lbs.) | — | std |
| GVWR - 4,920 lbs. (Hybrid); 4,610–4,705 lbs. (Gas) | — | std |
| Parking Brake - Electronic Parking Brake | — | std |
| Steering - Electric Power Steering (EPS); rack-mounted parallel-type electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | — | std |
| Suspension - Front: Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar (TRD-tuned on TRD/Woodland) | — | std |
| Suspension - Rear: Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar (Sport-tuned on SE/XSE HV; unique shocks/struts/jounce bumpers on TRD/Woodland) | — | std |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume - 69.8 cu. ft. behind front row (2nd row folded); 37.5 cu. ft. behind second row | — | std |
| Max Towing Capacity - 1,750 lbs. (Hybrid); 1,500 lbs. (LE/XLE/XLE Premium/Limited Gas); 3,500 lbs. (Adventure/TRD Gas) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHonda CR-V
Safety Signal 63 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 8 · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 633 · 22 crashes · 2 fires
Most complained about Steering (397), Forward Collision Avoidance (57), Lane Departure (53)
Top recalls
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 24V763000 · 720,810 vehicles
- high Electrical System 24V745000 · 98 vehicles
- high Steering 24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles
- high Power Train 23V588000 · 19 vehicles
- high Seats 23V092000 · 98 vehicles
Toyota RAV4
Safety Signal 83 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 171 · 19 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (47), Unspecified (42), Steering (28)
Top recalls
- high Tires 23V485000 · 195 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda CR-VLX FWD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $28,675 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 9 trims | $28,675 – $40,030 17 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | CR-V Hybrid FWD | RAV4 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 40 | 30 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,700 | $2,250 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2023 Honda CR-V or the 2023 Toyota RAV4?
The Honda CR-V wins clearly, 90.5 to 68.9, on tech & comfort, fuel & range. The Toyota RAV4 is ahead on space & cargo and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2023 Honda CR-V scores 90.5 and the 2023 Toyota RAV4 68.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2023 Honda CR-V or the 2023 Toyota RAV4?
2023 Honda CR-V: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 8 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 2023 Toyota RAV4: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2023 Honda CR-V and the 2023 Toyota RAV4?
Where the 2023 Honda CR-V wins: it lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 1, lists more comfort and tech equipment (17 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and is rated 40 combined against 30 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2023 Toyota RAV4 answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (171 against 633 filed with NHTSA) and opens up to 69.8 cu ft of cargo against 39.3. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.