Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$3,730

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

CR-V Hybrid Sport FWD vs RAV4 LE FWD
Measure	CR-V	RAV4	Winner
MSRP + destination	$37,080	$33,350	RAV4
Horsepower	204 hp	183 hp to 226 hp	N/A
Torque	138 lb-ft	163 lb-ft	RAV4
MPG combined	40 mpg	43 mpg	RAV4
Cargo, max	71.8 cu ft to 76.5 cu ft	70.4 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	36.3 cu ft	37.8 cu ft	RAV4
Rear legroom	41.0 in	37.8 in	CR-V
Front legroom	41.3 in	41.0 in	About the same
Length	184.8 in	181.0 in	Not scored
Width	73.5 in	72.8 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,525 lb to 3,752 lb	3,640 lb to 3,885 lb	N/A
Towing	1,000 lb	1,750 lb	RAV4
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	7.8 in	8.1 in	About the same
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
CR-V Hybrid Sport FWD $35,630	RAV4 XLE Premium FWD $36,100	$470
RAV4 LE FWD $31,900	CR-V LX AWD $32,420	$520

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

RAV4 costs $4,132 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: RAV4 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.