Head-to-head
2024 Honda CR-V vs 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime
The Honda CR-V wins clearly, 94.1 to 78.6, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, performance. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is ahead on safety.
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2024 Honda CR-V
The 2024 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 FWD, is EPA-rated …
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The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid compact SUV. The most efficient version, the RAV4 Prime 4WD, is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined.…
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Verdict · default weights
2024 Honda CR-V
Clear winThe Honda CR-V wins clearly, 94.1 to 78.6, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, performance. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is ahead on safety.
Tech & comfort 2024 Honda CR-V leads by 58.3
Space & cargo 2024 Honda CR-V leads by 15.8
Safety 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime leads by 5.9
| Category · weight | 2024 Toyota RAV4 Primeoverall 78.6 | 2024 Honda CR-Voverall 94.1 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 96.4 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 85.2 | 79.3 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 84.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 88.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 41.7 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 78.6 | 94.1 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Toyota RAV4 Prime: base trim SE AWD · Honda CR-V: base trim LX 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 2024 Honda CR-V wins
- It lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 4.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (24 points against 10 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It carries 109 hp per ton against 83.6.
Where the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (29 against 481 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 89 against 76).
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.
Specifications side by side
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $43,690 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,487 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head | 1.5L DI VTEC Turbo |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 177 hp | 190 hp |
| Torque | 165 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 40 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 38 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 36 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 5.640 |
| Transmission type | ECVT with sequential shift mode | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8 in | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 67 in | 66.2 in |
| Overall length | 181 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 73 in | 73.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106 in | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 63.1 cu-ft | 76.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 33.4 cu-ft | 39.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 98.9 cu-ft | 106 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 37.7 in | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.5 in | 38.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41 in | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.8 in | 41 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,235 lbs | 3,472 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,235 lbs | 3,472 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,530 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | 1,295 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with stabilizer bar | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36.1 ft | 18.7 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 328 mm | 312 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 315 mm | 310 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | 7 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/60R18 | 235/65R17 104H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 gal | 14 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 91 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.8 in | 57.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.4 in | 55.9 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
181 features · differences first, then sharedSafety26 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Honda CR-VLX 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 |
| Downhill Brake Control | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | — | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
Infotainment7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Honda CR-VLX 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 |
Convenience7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push Button Start | — | std |
| Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation | — | std |
| Brake Hold | — | 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 | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | — | std |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
| Passenger Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
| Seating Capacity: 5 | std | — |
Interior16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.): 106 (LX) / 103.5 (EX/EX-L/Sport/Sport-L/Sport Touring) | — | std |
| EPA Passenger Volume: 98.9 cu. ft. w/moonroof / 101.3 cu. ft. without moonroof | std | — |
| Headroom (in.) (first row / second row): 40.0/38.2 (LX) / 38.2/38.2 (EX/EX-L/Sport/Sport-L/Sport Touring) | — | std |
| Headroom w/ moonroof - First Row: 37.7 in. | std | — |
| Headroom w/ moonroof - Second Row: 39.5 in. | std | — |
| Hip Room - First Row: 54.3 in. | std | — |
| Hip Room - Second Row: 47.7 in. | std | — |
| Hiproom (in.) (first row / second row): 55.6 / 52.6 | — | std |
| LED Front & Rear Map Lights | — | std |
| Legroom - First Row: 41.0 in. | std | — |
| Legroom - Second Row: 37.8 in. | std | — |
| Legroom (in.) (first row / second row): 41.3 / 41 | — | std |
| Shoulder Room - First Row: 57.8 in. | std | — |
| Shoulder Room - Second Row: 56.4 in. | std | — |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (first row / second row): 57.9 / 55.9 | — | std |
| Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | — | std |
Exterior29 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Approach/Departure Angle: 18.6 / 21.4 degrees | std | — |
| Auto On/Off Headlights | — | std |
| Curb Weight: 4,235 lbs. (SE) / 4,300 lbs. (XSE) | std | — |
| EPA Class: Small SUV | std | — |
| Ground Clearance: 8.0 in. (SE) / 8.2 in. (XSE) | std | — |
| Halogen Rear Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Height (in.) (2WD): 66.2 | — | std |
| Height (in.) (AWD): 66.5 | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | — | std |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | — | std |
| LED Headlights & Taillights | — | std |
| LED Side Mirror Turn Indicator | — | std |
| Length (in.): 184.8 | — | std |
| Overall Height (with antenna): 67.0 in. (SE) / 67.2 in. (XSE) | std | — |
| Overall Length: 180.9 in. | std | — |
| Overall Width: 73.0 in. | std | — |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Smart Clear Wiper | — | std |
| Spare Tire: Included (LX/EX/EX-L) / Tire Repair Kit (TRK) (Sport/Sport-L/Sport Touring) | — | std |
| Tailgate | — | std |
| Tire Size: 225/60R18 (SE) / 235/55R19 (XSE) | std | — |
| Tires: 235/65R17 104H (LX) / 235/60R18 103H (EX/EX-L/Sport/Sport-L) / 235/55R19 101H (Sport Touring) | — | std |
| Wheel Size: 18 x 7.0 in. (SE) / 19 x 7.5 in. (XSE) | std | — |
| Wheel Type and Material: Standard aluminum alloy | std | — |
| Wheelbase (in.): 106.3 | — | std |
| Wheelbase: 105.9 in. | std | — |
| Wheels: 17in steel wheels with covers (LX) / 18in Sparkle silver metallic (EX) / 18in Berlina black (EX-L/Sport/Sport-L) / 19in Berlina black (Cut) (Sport Touring) | — | std |
| Width (in.): 73.5 | — | std |
| Spare Tire/Wheel - Temporary | std | — |
Powertrain48 differ · 49 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| 6.6 kW Charging Time (120V at 12A/240V at 16A): 12 / 2.5 hr. | std | — |
| Battery Pack Type: 18.1 kWh Lithium-Ion | std | — |
| Battery Voltage: 355.2V | std | — |
| Bore and Stroke (mm): 73 × 89.5 (LX/EX/EX-L) / 81 × 96.7 (Sport/Sport-L/Sport Touring) | — | std |
| Bore x Stroke: 87.5 x 103.4 mm | std | — |
| CARB Emissions Rating: LEV3-SULEV30 (FWD) / ULEV50 (AWD) (LX/EX/EX-L); LEV3-SULEV30 (FWD/AWD) (Sport/Sport-L/Sport Touring) | — | std |
| Compression Ratio: 10.3 (LX/EX/EX-L) / 13.9 (Sport/Sport-L/Sport Touring) | — | std |
| Compression Ratio: 14.0:1 | std | — |
| Continuously Variable Transmission (M-CVT) | — | std |
| Displacement (cc): 1,498 (LX/EX/EX-L) / 1,993 (Sport/Sport-L/Sport Touring) | — | std |
| Displacement: 2,487 cc | std | — |
| Drivetrain Layout: Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | std | — |
| Dynamic Drive Modes: 3-Mode Normal/Econ/Snow (LX/EX/EX-L) / 4-Mode Sport/Normal/Econ/Snow (Sport/Sport-L/Sport Touring) | — | std |
| Electric Motor Power Output, front/rear: 179/53 hp (134/40 kW) | std | — |
| Electric Motor Torque, front/rear: 199/89 lb.-ft. | std | — |
| Electric Motor Type: Permanent Magnet Synchronous | std | — |
| Emission Certification: SULEV | std | — |
| Engine Horsepower: 177 hp @ 6,000 rpm | std | — |
| Engine Oil: SAE OW-16; 4.8 qt. with oil filter change | std | — |
| Engine Torque: 165 lb.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm | std | — |
| Engine Type: 1.5L DI VTEC Turbo (LX/EX/EX-L) / 2.0L DI Atkinson (Sport/Sport-L/Sport Touring) | — | std |
| Engine Type: 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head | std | — |
| Final Drive: 5.640 (LX/EX/EX-L) / 4.438 (Sport/Sport-L/Sport Touring) | — | std |
| Fuel Capacity: 14.5 gal. | std | — |
| Fuel Injection: Direct Injected | — | std |
| Fuel System: D-4S | std | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal): 14 | — | std |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 190 @ 6,000 (LX/EX/EX-L) / 145 @ 6,100 (Sport/Sport-L/Sport Touring) | — | std |
| Hybrid System Net Horsepower: 302 combined net hp | std | — |
| Idle-Stop | — | std |
| Manufacturer Estimated Electric Driving Range: 42 miles | std | — |
| Manufacturer Estimated Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined MPG): 40/36/38 | std | — |
| MPG Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (2WD): 28/34/30 (LX/EX/EX-L) / 43/36/40 (Sport/Sport-L) | — | std |
| MPG Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (AWD): 27/32/29 (LX/EX/EX-L) / 40/34/37 (Sport/Sport-L/Sport Touring) | — | std |
| MPGe: 94 | std | — |
| On-board Charger: 6.6 kW | std | — |
| Ratio Range: 2.645 ~ 0.405 (LX/EX/EX-L) / Electric Motor: 2.231, Engine Lock-up Low: 1.409, Lock-up High: 0.708 (Sport/Sport-L/Sport Touring) | — | std |
| Recommended Fuel: 87-octane unleaded or higher | std | — |
| Recommended Fuel: Unleaded Fuel (91 Octane Recommended) | — | std |
| Redline (rpm): 6,600 (LX/EX/EX-L) / 6,100 (Sport/Sport-L/Sport Touring) | — | std |
| Reverse: 2.645 ~ 1.800 (LX/EX/EX-L) / 2.231 (Sport/Sport-L/Sport Touring) | — | std |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 179 @ 1,700-5,000 (LX/EX/EX-L) / 138 @ 4,500 (Sport/Sport-L/Sport Touring) | — | std |
| Trail Mode (virtual limited slip differential for extra traction) | std | — |
| Transmission Type: Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode | std | — |
| Tune-up Interval: 100k +/- Miles / No Scheduled Tune-Ups | — | std |
| Valve train: 16-valves (four-valve/cylinder), DOHC with VVT-iE (intake) and VVT-i (exhaust) | std | — |
| Valvetrain: DOHC Dual-VTC EX VTEC (LX/EX/EX-L) / DOHC Dual-VTC (Sport/Sport-L/Sport Touring) | — | std |
| Real-Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ | std | std |
Chassis31 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (2WD): 17.7/21.3 (LX/EX/EX-L) / 16.1/16.0 (Sport/Sport-L) | — | std |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (AWD): 17.7/22.1 (LX/EX/EX-L) / 16.1/16.0 (Sport/Sport-L/Sport Touring) | — | std |
| Brakes - Front Diameter: 12.9 in. | std | — |
| Brakes - Front Type: Ventilated disc | std | — |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter: 12.4 in. | std | — |
| Brakes - Rear Type: Ventilated disc | std | — |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [2WD]: 3,472 (LX) / 3,497 (EX) / 3,525 (EX-L) / 3,752 (Sport) / 3,777 (Sport-L) | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [AWD]: 3,591 (LX) / 3,616 (EX) / 3,635 (EX-L) / 3,869 (Sport) / 3,893 (Sport-L) / 3,926 (Sport Touring) | — | std |
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | — | std |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen) [2WD/AWD]: 7.8 / 8.2 (LX/EX/EX-L/Sport/Sport-L) / 8.2 (Sport Touring AWD only) | — | std |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Parking Brake: Electronic Parking Brake | std | — |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear) (2WD): 26.6/17.2 (LX/EX/EX-L) / 27.0/17.7 (Sport/Sport-L) | — | std |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear) (AWD): 26.0/12.5 (LX/EX/EX-L) / 26.6/13.0 (Sport/Sport-L/Sport Touring) | — | std |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter (front/rear): 25.4/23.2mm | std | — |
| Steering Overall Ratio: 14.3:1 (SE) / 14.4:1 (XSE) | std | — |
| Steering Ratio (2WD): 12.4 | — | std |
| Steering Ratio (AWD): 12.3 | — | std |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock): 2.76 (SE) / 2.65 (XSE) | std | — |
| Steering Type: Electric Power Steering (EPS); rack-mounted parallel-type electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system | std | — |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.4 | — | std |
| Suspension - Front: MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar | std | — |
| Suspension - Rear: Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar | std | — |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [2WD]: 63.4 / 64.1 | — | std |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [AWD]: 63.3 / 63.9 | — | std |
| Turning Circle Diameter (curb-to-curb): 36.1 ft. (SE) / 37.4 ft (XSE) | std | — |
| Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.): 37.3 | — | std |
| Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.): 12.3 / 12.2 | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [2WD]: 59/41 (LX) / 59/41 (EX) / 58/42 (EX-L) / 60/40 (Sport) / 60/40 (Sport-L) | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [AWD]: 58/42 (LX/EX/EX-L) / 59/41 (Sport/Sport-L) / 58/42 (Sport Touring) | — | std |
Cargo9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - Behind First Row, Standard/Max: 39.3 / 76.5 | — | std |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - Behind Second Row: 39.3 | — | std |
| Cargo Volume Behind front row w/ second row folded: 63.1 cu. ft. w/ moonroof / 63.2 cu. ft. without moonroof | std | — |
| Cargo Volume Behind second row: 33.4 cu. ft. w/moonroof / 33.5 cu. ft. without moonroof | std | — |
| GVWR: 5,530 lbs. | std | — |
| Max Towing Capacity: 2,500 lbs. | std | — |
| Maximum Tongue Weight (10% of Tow Rating): 250 lbs. | std | — |
| Payload: 1,295 lbs. (SE) / 1,230 lbs. (XSE) | std | — |
| Towing Capacity (lbs.): 1,500 (LX/EX/EX-L) / 1,000 (Sport/Sport-L/Sport Touring) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota RAV4 Prime
Safety Signal 89 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 29 · 3 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (9), Unspecified (6), Visibility/Wiper (6)
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
Honda CR-V
Safety Signal 76 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 5 · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 481 · 31 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Steering (150), Unspecified (81), Forward Collision Avoidance (78)
Top recalls
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 24V763000 · 720,810 vehicles
- high Steering 24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles
- moderate Tires 26V663000 · 4,804 vehicles
- moderate Tires 26V366000 · 1,048,613 vehicles · filed unfixed
- minor Tires 24V508000 · 1,725 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $43,690 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $43,690 – $47,560 2 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | PHEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | RAV4 Prime 4WD | CR-V FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 38 | 40 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,750 | $1,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Roadside assistance | 2 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime or the 2024 Honda CR-V?
The Honda CR-V wins clearly, 94.1 to 78.6, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, performance. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2024 Honda CR-V scores 94.1 and the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime 78.6. 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 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime or the 2024 Honda CR-V?
2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2024 Honda CR-V: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 5 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 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 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime and the 2024 Honda CR-V?
Where the 2024 Honda CR-V wins: it lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 4, lists more comfort and tech equipment (24 points against 10 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and carries 109 hp per ton against 83.6. Where the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (29 against 481 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 89 against 76). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.