Honda CR-V vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the CR-V: 24 comparisons against 21 rivals across the 2023–2027 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
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By rival
21 rivals · verdicts at default weightsToyota RAV4level 1–1
Toyota RAV4 PrimeCR-V leads 2–0
Tesla Model YModel Y leads 1–0
Chevrolet EquinoxEquinox leads 1–0
Kia SportageSportage leads 1–0
Jeep WranglerCR-V leads 1–0
Kia SorentoCR-V leads 1–0
Hyundai Santa FeSanta Fe leads 1–0
Chevrolet BlazerBlazer leads 1–0
Hyundai Ioniq 5Ioniq 5 leads 1–0
Kia SeltosCR-V leads 1–0
Volvo XC60CR-V leads 1–0
Genesis GV70GV70 leads 1–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the CR-V wins and loses
24 scored head-to-headsThe CR-V leads on space & cargo in 11 of 16, tech & comfort in 9 of 15, fuel & range in 14 of 24; it trails on safety in 13 of 24. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the CR-V scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | CR-V leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 1 of 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel & range | 14 of 24 | 10 | 0 |
| Safety | 8 of 24 | 13 | 3 |
| Space & cargo | 11 of 16 | 5 | 0 |
| Performance | 10 of 19 | 9 | 0 |
| Tech & comfort | 9 of 15 | 6 | 0 |
Common questions about the Honda CR-V head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Honda CR-V or the Toyota RAV4?
The Toyota RAV4 wins clearly, 96 to 88.6, on tech & comfort, safety, fuel & range. The Honda CR-V is ahead on price and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota RAV4 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Honda CR-V vs 2026 Toyota RAV4). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Honda CR-V or the 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. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2024 Honda CR-V comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime vs 2024 Honda CR-V). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Honda CR-V or the Tesla Model Y?
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 100 to 73.9, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Tesla Model Y comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Tesla Model Y vs 2027 Honda CR-V). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Honda CR-V or the Chevrolet Equinox?
The Chevrolet Equinox wins clearly, 85.7 to 74.2, on fuel & range. The Honda CR-V is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Honda CR-V vs 2027 Chevrolet Equinox). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Honda CR-V or the Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 99.2 to 88, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Honda CR-V is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sportage comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Kia Sportage vs 2027 Honda CR-V). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Honda CR-V win and lose against its rivals?
The CR-V leads on space & cargo in 11 of 16, tech & comfort in 9 of 15, fuel & range in 14 of 24; it trails on safety in 13 of 24. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.