Honda CR-V vs Toyota Rav4 Hybrid
2026 CR-V and 2025 Rav4 Hybrid compared
Comparing the base builds — the 2026 Honda CR-V LX and the 2025 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Hybrid LE — on price, performance, efficiency and space. Every figure comes from the build's published specifications.
2026 Honda
CR-V
From $30,920 · range $30,920 – $36,900
Base build: LX LX 2WD
2025 Toyota
Rav4 Hybrid
From $32,850 · range $32,850 – $48,685
Base build: Hybrid LE Hybrid LE AWD (Natl)
Honda CR-V vs Toyota Rav4 Hybrid: the differences
- Starting priceThe Honda CR-V starts $1,930 lower ($30,920 vs $32,850 MSRP).
- HorsepowerThe Toyota Rav4 Hybrid has more power (219 hp vs 190 hp for the Honda CR-V).
- TorqueThe Honda CR-V has more torque (179 lb-ft vs 163 lb-ft for the Toyota Rav4 Hybrid).
- Combined MPGThe Toyota Rav4 Hybrid has better fuel economy (39 mpg vs 30 mpg for the Honda CR-V).
- SeatingSame for both: 5
- Cargo volume (seats up)The Honda CR-V has more cargo space (39.3 cu ft vs 37.5 cu ft for the Toyota Rav4 Hybrid).
- Max towingThe Toyota Rav4 Hybrid has a higher tow rating (1,750 lb vs 1,500 lb for the Honda CR-V).
- Curb weightThe Toyota Rav4 Hybrid is heavier (3,690 lb vs 3,472 lb for the Honda CR-V).
Full specs compared
2026 Honda CR-V LX$30,920 | 2025 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Hybrid LE$32,850 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4 | Gas/Electric I-4 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Displacement (cu in) | 91 cu in | 152 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Direct Injection | Port/Direct Injection |
| Aspiration | Turbo | Naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 190 hp | 219 hp |
| Horsepower RPM | 6,000 rpm | 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 179 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft |
| Torque RPM | 1,700 rpm | 3,600 rpm |
| Recommended fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Transmission detail | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| 1st gear ratio | 2.65:1 | — |
| Reverse ratio | 2.65:1 | — |
| Final drive ratio | 5.64:1 | — |
| Limited-slip differential | No | No |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG | 28 mpg | 41 mpg |
| Highway MPG | 33 mpg | 38 mpg |
| Combined MPG | 30 mpg | 39 mpg |
| Range (city) | 392 mi | 594.5 mi |
| Range (highway) | 462 mi | 551 mi |
| Fuel tank | 14 gal | 14.5 gal |
| CO₂ emissions | 5.9 tons/yr | 4.5 tons/yr |
| EPA greenhouse gas score | 6 | 7 |
| EPA size class | Midsize Station Wagons | Small SUV 4WD |
| Exterior Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.9 in |
| Length | 184.8 in | 180.9 in |
| Width (without mirrors) | 73.5 in | 73 in |
| Width (with mirrors) | — | 73 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 67 in |
| Front track | 63.4 in | 63 in |
| Rear track | 64.1 in | 63.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.1 in |
| Turning diameter (curb to curb) | 37.3 ft | 36.1 ft |
| Interior Dimensions | ||
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger volume | 106 cu ft | 98.9 cu ft |
| Front headroom | 40 in | 39.5 in |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 41 in |
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in | 57.8 in |
| Front hip room | 55.6 in | 54.3 in |
| 2nd-row headroom | 38.2 in | 39.5 in |
| 2nd-row legroom | 41 in | 37.8 in |
| 2nd-row shoulder room | 55.9 in | 56.4 in |
| 2nd-row hip room | 52.6 in | 47.7 in |
| Cargo & Bed | ||
| Cargo volume (seats up) | 39.3 cu ft | 37.5 cu ft |
| Cargo volume (seats folded) | 76.5 cu ft | 69.8 cu ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 39.3 cu ft | 37.5 cu ft |
| Weight & Capacities | ||
| Curb weight | 3,472 lb | 3,690 lb |
| GVWR | — | 4,920 lb |
| Weight of fitted options | 0 lb | 0 lb |
| Towing & Payload | ||
| Max towing | 1,500 lb | 1,750 lb |
| Max trailer (dead-weight hitch) | 1,500 lb | 1,750 lb |
| Max tongue (dead-weight hitch) | 150 lb | 175 lb |
| Max trailer (weight-distributing hitch) | 1,500 lb | 1,750 lb |
| Max tongue (weight-distributing hitch) | 150 lb | 175 lb |
| Max payload | — | 1,210 lb |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension | Strut | Strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-Link | Double Wishbone |
| Steering | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion |
| Brakes | 4-Wheel Disc | 4-Wheel Disc |
| ABS | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Front disc brakes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear disc brakes | Yes | Yes |
| Front rotor diameter | 12.3 in | 12 in |
| Rear rotor diameter | 12.2 in | 11.1 in |
| Hill descent control | Yes | No |
| Hill start assist | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels & Tires | ||
| Front wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Front wheel width | 7.5 in | 7 in |
| Rear wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Rear wheel width | 7.5 in | 7 in |
| Front wheel material | Steel | Aluminum |
| Rear wheel material | Steel | Aluminum |
| Front tire size | P235/65HR17 | P225/65HR17 |
| Rear tire size | P235/65HR17 | P225/65HR17 |
| Spare tire | Compact | Compact |
| Spare wheel material | Steel | Steel |
| Electrical | ||
| Battery cold-cranking amps | — | 550 A |
| Warranty | ||
| Basic warranty (years) | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| Basic warranty (miles) | 36,000 mi | 36,000 mi |
| Basic warranty unlimited miles | No | No |
| Powertrain warranty (years) | 5 yr | 5 yr |
| Powertrain warranty (miles) | 60,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty unlimited miles | No | No |
| Corrosion warranty (years) | 5 yr | 5 yr |
| Corrosion warranty unlimited miles | Yes | Yes |
| Roadside assistance (years) | 3 yr | 2 yr |
| Roadside assistance (miles) | 36,000 mi | — |
| EV/hybrid battery warranty (years) | — | 10 yr |
| EV/hybrid battery warranty (miles) | — | 150,000 mi |
| EV/hybrid battery warranty unlimited miles | — | No |
| Free maintenance (years) | 1 yr | 2 yr |
| Free maintenance (miles) | 12,000 mi | 25,000 mi |
| Safety Ratings | ||
| NHTSA overall rating | 5 / 5 | — |
| NHTSA frontal crash | 4 / 5 | — |
| NHTSA frontal (driver) | 5 / 5 | — |
| NHTSA frontal (passenger) | 4 / 5 | — |
| NHTSA side crash | 5 / 5 | — |
| NHTSA side barrier | 5 / 5 | — |
| NHTSA side pole | 5 / 5 | — |
| NHTSA rollover | 4 / 5 | — |
| NHTSA rollover risk | 15.5% | — |
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