2024 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2024 Honda CR-V

Are you deciding between the new Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V? Both SUVs are excellent choices, but the entry-level RAV4 trim level is more affordable than that of the CR-V. Plus, the Toyota model provides better performance specs than the Honda SUV. Learn the details in the following comparison from Star Toyota of Bayside!

Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda CR-V: Performance

When you compare the performance of the 2024 Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda CR-V, you’ll discover a significant difference right away. The RAV4 simply offers more available engine power for better handling of large loads near Woodside and Flushing, as well as a higher towing capacity for trailers, campers, or even boats:

2024 Toyota RAV4

• Standard engine: 2.5L 4-Cylinder
• Horsepower: 203 hp
• Torque: 184 lb-ft
• Transmission: Direct Shift 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and sequential shift mode
• Max Available Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds

2024 Honda CR-V

• Standard engine: 1.5L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder
• Horsepower: 190 hp
• Torque: 179 lb-ft
• Transmission: Continuously Variable Transmission
• Max Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds

Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda CR-V: Safety Features

Standard safety features have come a long way on SUVs, from passive to active driver-assistance features and more. The Toyota Safety Sense™ system is standard on all Toyota vehicles, including the RAV4. What’s more, this system is widely seen as state-of-the-art. For its part, the CR-V offers Honda Sensing® onboard. The following are the standard driver-assistance features for these vehicles’ safety systems:

• Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5) is standard on all RAV4 configurations. TSS 2.5 includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Automatic High Beams, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, and Road Sign Assist.
• Honda Sensing® comes standard on the Honda CR-V, with systems like Collision Mitigation Braking System, Road Departure Mitigation System, Multi-Angle Rearview Camera, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Lane Keeping Assist System, and Traffic Sign Recognition.

Take the Toyota RAV4 Out for a Spin in Bayside 

After reading this comparison, which model are you thinking of getting? Be sure to stop by our lot near Corona sometime soon and test-drive the RAV4! In the meantime, feel free to compare the RAV4 to other Toyota SUVs, like the Highlander, and check out our quality pre-owned RAV4 models, if you’d like to save even more on your next vehicle!

*Base MSRP excludes manufacturer, distributor and dealer options, taxes, title and license and dealer fees and charges. Also excludes the Delivery, Processing and Handling of $1,135 for Cars (Corolla, Corolla HV, Corolla HB, GR Corolla, Camry, Camry HV, Prius, Prius Prime, Toyota Crown, Mirai, GR86, GR Supra), $1,350 for Entry SUV (Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross HV), $1,395 for Small SUV (RAV4, RAV4 HV, RAV4 Prime, bZ4X), $1,450 for Mid SUV/Van (4Runner, Venza, Highlander, Highlander HV, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander HV, Sienna, Land Cruiser, Toyota Crown Signia), $1,495 for Small Pickup (Tacoma), $1,945 for Large Pickup/Large SUV (Tundra, Tundra HV, Sequoia). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota’s charge for these services is called the “Delivery, Processing and Handling” and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota’s overall pricing structure and may be subject to change at any time. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling.) The Delivery, Processing and Handling in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX may vary. The published prices do not apply to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Dealer price will vary.