2015 Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4 Comparison
2015 Honda CR-V
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2.4 L Inline 4
2015 Toyota RAV4
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2.5 L Inline 4 |
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176 hp @ 6000 rpm |
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172 ft-lbs. @ 4100 rpm |
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24/31 mpg* |
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2015 Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4
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The 2015 Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4 are priced similarly at the basic level. They are both small crossovers and are often considered by the same families who are looking for a good SUV for their family. The CR-V, however, remains the best-selling SUV in its class, and there are some significant reasons that the CR-V edges out the RAV4 in a side-by-side comparison.
Performance
The Honda CR-V has the edge over the RAV4 in both fuel economy and power. The Toyota utilizes a 2.5-liter powertrain that creates 176 horsepower coupled with 172 pound-feet of torque. If you compare that four-cylinder engine to that of the Honda CR-V, you'll notice that the Honda engine generates 185 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. What's more, the Honda engine has been tuned to offer more horsepower and more torque at lower engine speeds. Edmunds writes that the CR-V has snappier acceleration as well as superior all-around performance. Kelley Blue Book also affirms that the CR-V offers a great ride and good handling. The CR-V's fuel economy is 27 mpg* city and 34 mpg* highway with front-wheel drive and 26/33* with all-wheel drive. The RAV4 earns 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway. With all-wheel drive, the RAV4's gas mileage drops to 22 city and 29 highway.
Safety
When it comes to safety, the Honda CR-V is a Top Safety Pick Plus, according to the crash analysts at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The RAV4 earned Top Safety Pick. The CR-V's Plus designation comes from its extra systems. This includes the exclusive Honda LaneWatch. This system utilizes a passenger-side camera. It sends real-time video feed to the CR-V's sophisticated display screen. This allows the Honda driver to see what cars are in the blind spot. This unique feature can be activated by driver request or by turning on the right-hand turn signal. After all, avoiding a crash is better than surviving one. To further aid in crash prevention, Honda offers its collision mitigation feature that can decrease the severity of a crash by reducing impact. The Honda lane assistant, another feature not found on the RAV4, can tug at the wheel if the lane warning doesn't get a fast enough response.
Value
The Honda CR-V lists at a slightly lower price than the RAV4, but it offers more at the base level. Both offer audio touchscreens, USB ports, and Bluetooth connectivity. The CR-V also offers standard steering wheel-mounted audio controls, rear vents, and push button start. While both offer a rearview camera, only the CR-V's is a multi-angle system. Kelley Blue Book says that the base edition of the CR-V makes a value statement as well as its top-tier edition. Edmunds has given the CR-V it's A rating. The Honda also earned the Best Retained Value Award and the Top Rated Award from the auto critic. As previously stated, it has the best fuel economy, which makes its operating costs lower.
If you are looking for a stylish SUV that's a safe bet, you can start with a test drive of the 2015 Honda CR-V at Crown Honda. We're sure you will love it just as much as we do!
* 26 city/33 hwy/29 combined mpg rating for 2WD models. 25 city/31 highway/27 combined mpg rating for AWD models. Based on 2016 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.