Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda CR-V ― Best Small SUV Comparison ― Which is right for you?

[@chall3635]

We chose the CR-V but I've wondered if we should have gone with the RAV4! Both look great and are reliable cars. We love our CR-V for all the reasons described in this video!

[@hummadmalik]

Excellent review, I have a request can you please make a comparison video of the Honda safety sense (CR-V) vs Toyota safety sense (RAV4).

[@torimoore3558]

I love my 2019 RAV4 XLE Premium, I haven’t had any problems, I gets up and go, it’s sporty and stylish and very great on Gas. Nothing is outdated with the reading of the radio and you can use your Android features, I actually perfect it that over Apple Play. It works just the same too me. They didn’t talk about any features that the RAV4 has, Toyota connect nor did they let you know how much better the reverse cameras are and blind side are compared, this wasn’t a good review, I have seen much, much better. and by the way I have a Honda also and love it as well. To reply about my 8 inch screen and Tech all lies it’s great haven’t had problems. Talk about what you know.

[@afcgeo882]

The LE and XLE have much worse tech, including a low-res 7” screen.

[@recyalbay7886]

Both are good cars but decided to go for Rav4. I love my 2020 RAV4 XLE Premium in super white. It’s gorgeous and fully loaded.

[@afcgeo882]

They’re just so comparable generally that you have to nit pick, which is where it gets weird. The Honda has a CVT and a turbo direct injection engine. Everything about that sends out alarm bells of reliability. On the flip side, the Toyota 2.5 dual injection, naturally aspirated engine and an in-house auto transmission seems reliable as a rock. However... Honda’s in-house CVT transmission has been the sole reliability stand-out from the rest and aside from the sporadic oil dilution complaints on the engine, it has also been strong. That’s in contrast to the Toyota, which has been having major issues with the transmission and engine, including a current mess with their 12v battery parasitic drain. That, coupled with Toyota’s higher pricing, loud engine and highway road noise penetrating into the cabin has forced my wife to pick the CR-V over the Rav4. On the hybrid front, however, she has chosen the Rav4 over the CR-V because it is much quieter on the highway, more powerful in the city and has a spare tire (the CR-V hybrid does not).

[@yasinkabir6449]

This comment gives more info than most reviews.

[@danialk8387]

Just bought new 2019 CRV really happy with the performance and practicality. I like CRV design better than RAVE 4.Toyota RAVE 4 looks like a car from the movie STAR TRECK.

[@ryuukin178]

Crv looks like trash

[@omeirinsha]

@@ryuukin178 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SmallAxeMP]

@@ryuukin178 it looks better all-round than the RAV 4. The RAV has more cutting edge on the front and back exterior but the CRV all-round looks better.

[@ryuukin178]

@@SmallAxeMP respect your opinion since aesthetics are subjective. let's agree to disagree

[@SmallAxeMP]

@valhallahammerofcandycookiesandchips it's not subjective. The majority says that and the polls have spoken. I agree the RAV exterior looks modern or better, hands down.

[@CarMax]

CR-V or RAV4? Which one would you pick? Read our full article for more details! www.carmax.com/articles/honda-cr-v-vs-toyota-rav4

[@truthistruth615]

CRV!!! More space in the gas model than the regular rav4 and rav4 hybrid. Also, more comfy seats (can be had with real leather) and doors don't have that unusual design that the Rav4 has.

[@philliphaynes6775]

Honda CR-V

[@g-mang-man7924]

RAV4 has a much better reliability record and is inexpensive to maintain. The Hybrid option is the way to go. Especially if you are buying, and plan on owning the vehicle for a long time. I vote RAV4

[@levimagnusson5880]

That’s not true. The CRV is a very strong rival in reliability. I’ve owned both (i currently have a 2019 Rav4) and my Honda’s have had less issues so far.

[@DanDan-pn8js]

@@levimagnusson5880 RAV4 is the better SUV

[@riderblack6401]

wow excellent quality made video!! Thanks for such a fantastic producing and sharing! Great video and depth!

[@seikocitizenwatches]

RAV4 is better seller, more rugged that’s more suitable for active outdoor activities yet still good for daily transportation. Toyota is more reliable and cost of maintenance and repair is lower overall. I like Toyota Service Department much more than Honda’s. When it comes to dealer service department, Toyota is at another level above.

[@nighttimestalker]

Also, the crv has. CVT transmission as standard unfortunately. Where as it's only in the hybrid rav 4 models CVT is an instant no buy for me. Been dealing with one for years now. Fucking hate it. And even with modern CVT transmissions, I still see nothing but complaints

[@hereigoagain5050]

Great review of two exceptional CUVs. My wife loves her RAV4 Hybrid. My only complaint is I find getting in and out of the passenger seat a challenge. I don't know why cause I'm am very average.

[@safajordan8012]

I have a night vision problem. Which has stronger lights? as I can see, CRV has smaller front lights but unsure how other factors do. What’s your advice?

[@IamFreddyG]

Why are we reviewing two different generations? Gotta get the last previous RAV4 model :/

[@hondacr-vtouringguy8327]

The CR-V looks better inside and out. I think it sounds better on the road too

[@Sunnyc432]

What about oil dilution?

[@hondacr-vtouringguy8327]

@@Sunnyc432 Idk about that

[@levimagnusson5880]

@@Sunnyc432 The 2019 rav4’s are plagued with transmission issues. I know cause I own one, and dealer said it’s very common.

[@Joop175]

@@Sunnyc432 charge it to da game

[@MarkoneOnly]

Nice Job!

[@Johnnybegood627]

I bought a 2020 CRV diesel AWD and I love that car. It consumes 42mpg on the highway and the torque is so impressive. That car has push button shifter, panoramic moon roof plus all the features you can find to CRV here in states. I bought it for $ 41-k though, same price with Acura RDX.

[@afcgeo882]

They don’t sell CR-V Diesels in the United States and only the hybrid has a push button shifter. Also, no pano roof on any trim. So... all that you’ve said is false.

[@Johnnybegood627]

@@afcgeo882, the CRV I mentioned is in the Philippines. They only offered CRV diesel in Asia and Europe.

[@teresaortiz8363]

I got the Rav4 I love it 😊

[@JR-oi2cf]

Same

[@jamessimonds7362]

I did extensive research,and came to the conclusion that the Subaru Forester is the best deal. It comes standard with all wheel drive, where you must pay a higher price for an allwheel drive in both the Rav4 and the Curb. The Subaru is much more reliable. Both Toyota and Honda are over rated.

[@JR-oi2cf]

@@jamessimonds7362 yeah buts it’s a Subaru lol, great cars but I’d never own one. Maybe if I lived in boulder lol. I agree though that it’s probably the best deal/bang for you’re buck but I love they way my blacked out 2020 XLE looks more than the forester. All preference though!

[@SubToRandomVideos101]

@@jamessimonds7362 but the price you pay for awd all the time in gas is way more then the other two not worth it. And Subaru boxer engines are junk

[@toasterspoon5000]

give is 5 likes and dislikes of what you like about your rav4

[@x-techgaming]

No mention of CR-V having captain's chairs..? Or the fold-out picnic table? Nice 1.

[@SuperSmoovy]

The crv has alot of convenience options, but when i hear turbo with a CVT, I am running the other way

[@charlesbarkley2440]

Can you explain why? Sorry I am in the shopping phase and would like to get as much info as i can.

[@sonnyblu6299]

@@charlesbarkley2440 Common sense... Taking a undersized engine and forcing it to do more via a turbocharger is just plain asking for trouble. It will not last. All these companies are doing it... It's the disposable engine! Sickening. And a CVT overheats anytime you push it... meaning it will not get you to that campsite. The combination is terrible.

[@charlesbarkley2440]

Common sense for someone who knows jackshit about cars? Cool.

[@godzwrath]

@@sonnyblu6299 agree 👍

[@sonnyblu6299]

@@charlesbarkley2440 All you have to do is Drive the Car...

[@jeremyarndt8218]

Love my 2019 CR-V. I would buy it again. And for the comments on oil dilution, that’s pre-2019. The CR-V feels a touch above everything in its class aside from the CX-5. Great review!

[@CarMax]

Thank you!

[@jeremyv11000]

Crv is the better pick. Better quality, driving, space and power delivery. Not to mention more features for the price on Honda.

[@gutadin5]

how about reliability?

[@roxygiddens9898]

I love my 2020 CRV, EX-L!

[@zerpasergio]

RAV 4 is a sturdy car, more horse power, way stronger on cold weather

[@pavankumar1811]

Just bought a CRV 2021 Touring in Canada. Best car..had the Rav4 as a rental..no comparison..CRV drives better, looks great,more comfortable,lots of space. In Canada AWD is std in CRV.

[@user-mz5tf5pm7u]

It isn’t standard in the CRV. We have FWD too

[@jonharry6293]

Rav 4 6 months waiting list in the UK excellent car

[@gutadin5]

why takes so long?

[@cdraynes5129]

I ordered a RAV Hybrid in Dec 2021, car in build now, due end of May. The clincher for me was RAV takes a spare wheel. Full size if you wish.

[@praisethelord8592]

this is old ...i have a 2020 crv...best car ever.....i drove the rav 4 ....not a good car......honda is outstanding in every way

[@gutadin5]

how about features and tech?

[@BDAILY365]

This is a perfect review of rav4 vs crv after having watched 20plus video reviews! CRV is exactly what I want unless it's a rav4 prime, thank you! :)

[@MoonChild-1994]

Carmax can take their strategically diverse actors/actresses on all these videos and their corporate greedy overpriced used cars and shove it up their Max! CarMax...as in you pay the MAX price for used cars, at a price that you could just get a new car!

[@andy_0185]

CR-V= confortable Rav4 = trust

[@kellenchester3883]

You forgot to mention that the RAV 4 hybrid gets more cargo area than the CRV hybrid

[@ryanbautista5439]

If only the CRV doesn't have the CVT then I'll go for it over the RAV 4 but I'll rather choose the the RAV 4 bcos of its 8-speed AT transmission.

[@joejoeabi1483]

CRV style is dated but still superior all around in interior quality, space, storage and engine smoothness and responsiveness than the RAV4. Test drive it both... Now if only the CRV body design wasn't 5 yrs old now in 2022..... dislike getting in and out of a RAV4 driver seat especially for tall folks like myself and back leg and headroom and cargo space is no contest CRV wins all day. How many cargo lights in the RAV4 at night when loading stuff.... come on Toyota.... the Honda turbo engine on the CRV is silky smooth and quiet compared to the noisy and slower to accelerate from stop RAV4 but that new body design on the RAV4 is just better. At the end of the day, I still love driving my 2017 CRVEXL and don't regret it... may just wait for 2023 for the new body design to roll out and not have to pay ridiculously high MSRP sticker in today's market

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

will that Honda turbo last 300k miles though?

[@levimagnusson5880]

I would assume so. Many people worry about it cause it’s turbo charged. However turbocharged vehicles have been around for decades. There have been plenty of them that have done it.

[@miguelvaldez557]

Will you last 300k

[@2savannah100]

@@miguelvaldez557 Lol.. I won't.

[@miguelvaldez557]

@@2savannah100 lol 😂 nothing last forever my friend

[@comeonman1100]

I test drove both and liked things about each.

[@Monk7uvi]

My choice is HONDA CRV !

[@gutadin5]

why? tell us reasons

[@txivneeghmoobmeskas4930]

The diff is Rav 4 do not have gasoline leak to the engine oil & CRV has gasoline leaked to engine oil.

[@levimagnusson5880]

There’s gives and takes, my 2019 rav4 has had transmission issues, it’s got a recall and is common for this gen. Pick your poison.

[@markphil7392]

Rav 4 all the way

[@khuongvo6678]

CRV is for me.

[@Mikefoxx55]

Why are they reviewing 2019 models at the end of 2020 ???

[@Anthony-sn6vz]

Because they still used cars so they are just getting 2019 lease returns

[@THirayama]

Because it's carmax. They sell used cars if you didn't know...

[@Mikefoxx55]

@@THirayama well I didn't know they are reviewing used cars.. I thought they do new cars

[@sandychow8936]

that's what I was saying too! and during Covid lol

[@omprakesh9185]

I think RAV-4 Adventure 2020 is best

[@alltsab]

Review after 10 years old or 150k miles to see which one is better. Hopefully the little turbo still punch.

[@cmull96]

One more thing to replace once turbo gets shaft play

[@nighttimestalker]

Also don't forget that shitty CVT the crv uses lol.

[@SoldiersDad]

The big screen on the RAV 4 would stop me from buying it. I do have a 2016 RAV 4

[@caponecollin]

Just give me that rav4 prime already

[@docsanti8971]

AWD is better on the RAV4. No complains on the Honda´s CVT?

[@naimvlogs1868]

Toyota Rav 4 have Fuel Cap and CRV have Capless.... 👍

[@freeyourmind9000]

the rav 4 is so weird..its like they tried to convert a mustang into a crossover..it has a tear drop body shape..which is bet is tight for some starting from the arm rest to the head area..the rav 4 floors seems very high..even though the rav 4 is higher than the crv..the crv has more rear boot space..the rav 4 rear window is so slanted forward and reduces space..i dont get the rav 4 its thick but tight inside. i just hope the new crv's have wider driver and passenger cabin..been a long time since i have gotten in a new crv. last one i rode was a 08 model. i hope they make it more american size. the upward swish brake lights work well with the crv but not the civic.

[@shravanneela106]

You guys not done ripping off people yet?

[@justlivelovelaughfrugally]

I’m wondering why everyone keeps saying that ugly cry is so fashionable. Meanwhile, I want the RAV4 but then the Bronco sport came out. Ugh!

[@freshtowels3917]

none of these cars have a leather steering wheel ? no thank you. My 2019 Kia Forte has a leather steering wheel and Kia gives you a leather steering wheel on pretty much every trim level and as a touchpoint that your touching 100% of the time it makes a huge difference.

[@philipsk]

They do. Go up a trim. They're heated too.

[@williamwilliams4559]

dont buy a turbo, cvt, or all wheel drive if your going to keep it for a while

[@freidataylor3880]

Why not AWD?

[@williamwilliams4559]

@@freidataylor3880 cost of maintenance

[@1envu]

Camry v accord next

[@BernardGunn]

Oil dilution on CR-V

[@jpear]

@@BernardGunn what is oil dilution?

[@tobesnwajagu4095]

Camry all day

[@cranixten2620]

Love how Car Max about single handily ruined the used car market. So my fools buying cars from them getting ripped off running up the market.

[@alexgarcia3900]

So the crv is basically better in every way but the exterior of the rav4 is a bit more masculine so it gives an excuse for guys to buy the worse vehicle. I mean the exterior is more masculine but even the exterior is much more cheaper looking than the crv. Toyota can never keep up with Honda. Even their ridgeline is miles better than the Tacoma if you don't off road. But people would rather buy the tacoma over a ridgeline. Gotta love Americans lol

[@kingh2310]

Honda looks better but Toyota is much more reliable

[@alexgarcia3900]

@@kingh2310 I wouldn't say that.

[@Big-bee3]

Crv looks better

[@Tristen_Neufville]

Nah RAV4 looks better 👨‍🦲to me everyone likes different cars

[@zaxflaya]

@@Tristen_Neufville I agree. The RAV 4 looks better.

[@benjaminkakakinyae8542]

CRV looks a better choice

[@jayis21]

definately cant go off road on either one...

[@TheRealParrisMims]

Depends on what you mean when you say offroad. If it as capable as a 4x4? Well, most certainly not, but can an all wheel drive Rav 4 handle light and medium offroading? Yes

[@jonanamar9931]

True that the CRV has every “candy coating”over the RAV except for one important thing. These reviews are not getting down to the tech issues..In 2021 Honda put a junk engine in the CRV. The CRV’s turbo has been documented to blow the engine apart around 80,000 or sooner and that turbo must be replaced at 80,000 for over $3000..If you want a dependable car better to go with the RAV.. it’s engine and transmission is buy far better..We own both cars btw...and spent months talking to mechanics before we switched to Toyota in 2021. We still love our 2017 CRV and drive it daily to work but it has the old dependable 2.4 L engine👍. Such a shame they done away with it....🥲

[@nighttimestalker]

Idk why they did that. A larger engine will always be more reliable than a small engine with a turbo charger. And the fact they use a CVT just makes it even worse

[@nighttimestalker]

The only two major common complains I've seen for the rav 4 are the AWD models are loud when switching to 2 wheel it all wheel and then cabin noise is a bit louder than competition. In the long run, I can imagine the rav 4 will easily have over double the average like mileage in comparison to the crv

[@jamessimonds7362]

I prefer the Subaru Forester

[@vasiliscoutsouvelis2795]

Subaru Forester

[@tmic4790]

Toyota and Honda’s are two great products but would not buy either because they are not attractive. Rav 4 is boxy and jagged. Sloppy design but the front is nice. The Honda has a terrible front end. Poorly designed. Also hated the dump rear verticals tail lights and the dumb Crome along the back. Keep is simple stupid. KISS…

[@imranabbasi7871]

Toyota rav4

[@josephseppi7901]

It's a MaGNeT people! Whatever

[@AD-hw3nk]

2:41 yup unlike you XD

[@juangabriel6401]

I hate the fog lights on the CRV touring.

[@jpear]

I’ve had various cars with fog lights...never used any of them...in So Cali

[@andyt4756]

Honda suck on transmission

[@levimagnusson5880]

They did back in 2000-2004, past that I haven’t seen any wide spread transmission issues from Honda.

[@truthistruth615]

Nope Andy T. You're wrong!

[@bernardotagaca8176]

Honda junck