Honda CR-V vs. Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 | Compact Hybrid SUV Comparison Test

[@edmundscars]

Which feature is the most important for considering a new car for you? Are there any other compact hybrid SUVs that you want to see us test out? Let us know in the comments below!

[@OurMoldySaab]

Please test the new PHEV Sorento.

[@pablomiguel8183]

My honest opinion please add price tags. Price is something you put under consideration for comparisons

[@SharonMoore-cg2ux]

Drives me nuts how honda wins..parents had a 2020 crv and was the worst vehicle I have ever drove 0 steering input and noisiest interior ever..think my first car 87 k car was quieter

[@jayshahu]

Reliability reliability reliability

[@DonaldSimmons-p3g]

S❤😂🎉😢😮😅

[@raidersamson3356]

These people don’t take long term ownership into equation. The reason the Toyota is a best seller is because it has better resale value and will last past 3 years without major issues.

[@hjer731]

Yep these tests are a joke

[@naveenthemachine]

Every car will last for more than 3 years. Even bmws can last 5-6 years minimum

[@Asiansxsymbol]

The CR-V is the best seller in this segment. And it's also extremely reliable.

[@chrisransdell8110]

People who only consider Toyota brand vehicles either have wild imaginations about how much time people in 'lesser' brands spend at the mechanic's shop or were all very unlucky and owned some truly horrrid Malaise era junkers. Some Toyota vehicles have been class leading or class competitive but some at times have not been. For all the supposed enthusiasm for owning the same care for 15 years because it's so reliable, there have been a LOT of Toyotas that I wouldn't want to own for 5 years let alone 15. These include the Toyota Corolla back when it had a 3 or 4 speed automatic transmission years after other cars moved onto 6 speeds. Or the early-mid 2000's Tacoma's which were reliable but pretty horrid to drive. Personally I've owned 4 GM cars, 1 Volkswagen, 2 Nissans, 1 Ford, and 1 Subaru and none of them were so unreliable that I would even consider the reliability to be a big factor in choosing to buy or not buy the same brand again. Most of them were with me past 100K miles and none were ditched early because of mechanical issues. Would all of them have been effortless to keep running to 300K miles? Probably not, but honestly, when I get into my mother's 260K mile old Camry I mostly feel like I'm in an old car with outdated crash standards, a floaty floppy ride and a stereo with a CD player that hasn't worked in 150K miles. It hardly makes me green with envy.

[@raidersamson3356]

@@Asiansxsymbol They sold 435k RAV4 vs 361k in 2023 according to Google. CRV is an excellent suv to buy and own long term.

[@MetalDeathGoat1]

Kia/Hyundai if you want more technology, CRV/Rav4 if you want more reliability. IDK why people are arguing over CRV/Rav4.. Both are very reliable and it's literally up to personal preference which one you want.

[@MarvelousMaterial]

Rav4 is the only one with a spare tire in its hybrid model

[@ztekz]

@@MarvelousMaterialso what?! I’ve owned 4 vehicles in the past 18yrs and have yet to use the spare tire! You only buy a vehicle coz of the spare tire?! Wow

[@MarvelousMaterial]

@@ztekz Never said that....Im just pointing out something that makes the Rav4 stand out from the CRV...and I think a lot of people dont think about it until when they need it

[@Clapicus]

what is reliability? why is crv and rav4 more reliable?

[@EricMalette]

The thing is though, Kia's reliability matches these other manufacturers in this day and age. Kia now is not the same as 2010 lol

[@willsherman3527]

After a year, we have never had the sun off the piano black. The media /climate panel is fine. You can run all media from the steering wheel, and you can set climate as it's default. What about the magical space in the Kia in the cargo area by the wheel well?! No one every talks about that. I love it. I have a backpack, laptop, three jackets, a hoodie, folding chair, umbrella, first aid kit, and the spare tire. Plus there's even these little pockets and things to put stuff into! Fabulous space. All out of sight under the floor. Or, you can move that floor down two or three inches to make more space.

[@brokeboy87]

This has to be the best intro Edmunds has done in a while.

[@John_the_baptized]

A little over $37k OTD in Cali on my Sport Hybrid CRV with only option added being wheel locks and I ran with it. Cheaper than all other vehicles that I found around me. Ran with it and I’m pretty happy!

[@chuckwalla2967]

Where did you run to?

[@John_the_baptized]

@@chuckwalla2967 back home in West Virginia 🎶

[@danielgeorge7466]

How does it make sense to compare a lower trim RAV4 with higher trims on the Honda and Kia?

[@johnsanford3596]

It sorta does, but obviously doing so leaves some unanswered (or wrongly answered) questions. The thing is, almost all of these reviewers get what they get from the car companies. Consumer Reports is, to my knowledge, the only large scale reviewer that actually goes out and BUYS the vehicles. Very few, if any, car companies put their base models into the press fleets.

[@goldwingrocks3859]

Cause Toyota just sucks either way😅😅😅😂

[@johndon7384]

Toyota's are more expensive so a lower trim for the money makes it fair.

[@eganfo]

My Sportage hybrid is awesome. No complaints at all and loved the tech.

[@dawnbyrne717]

How long you had it??? I'm coming from an older model Hyundai Tucson

[@dawnbyrne717]

How long you had it? Coming from an old model Hyundai Tucson

[@ryb2189]

Most of the categories seem subjective except for the mile per gallon test. This is the most important if you're buying a hybrid.

[@henryviiifake8244]

07:26 It's all well and good saying one car costs $X more to fuel than another car... but fuel prices are variable. Since they went to the same fuel pump, there's a far better metric: the _percentage_ increase/decrease in fuel cost. Remember, the higher fuel prices rise, the more $$$ that % will represent to your bank account. E.g. If fuel goes from $1/gal to $10/gal, you're paying +$9/gal. But if fuel goes from $10/gal to $100/gal, you're paying _+$90/gal,_ even though the percentage change is still +900% in *both* cases! Over 5k miles: *Rav4 - $527.67* (-10.72% vs CR-V; -13.98% vs Sportage) *CR-V - $591.04* (+12% vs Rav4; -3.65% vs Sportage) *Sportage - $613.44* (+16.25% vs Rav4; +3.79% vs CR-V)

[@Wised1000]

The RAV4 is simply not competitive right now, wait for the remodel. BTW for those raving about Toyota's reliability. The CRV is one of the most reliable cars ever made.

[@naveenthemachine]

Won’t help. The remodel RAV4 is already uncompetitive and already outclassed by the competition

[@tinleo3339]

Best selling vehicles in the US 2024: Ford F-Series - 152,943 Units. Chevrolet Silverado - 127,563 Units. Toyota RAV4 - 124,822 Units. Tesla Model Y - 109,000 Units (Est.) Honda CR-V - 95,038 Units. Nissan Rogue - 90,804 Units. Ram Pickup - 89,417 Units. Toyota Camry - 78,337 Units.

[@tinleo3339]

Toyota sales department: Hold my beer.

[@wyw201]

@@naveenthemachineNareen, why did you delete your comments on Kirk’s channel?

[@ronmiller171]

Toyota is years ahead of Honda in Hybrid Technology, this is a poor review!

[@canadabear72]

If MPG's are your ONLY concern, then certainly you should buy the RAV4. But all of these rigs will be pretty reliable. And not everyone wants that noisy, cheapo Toyota interior or the CVT. The Kia and the Honda have a physical connection to the rear wheels, which will make them superior in snowy weather or light off roading. That's why their MPG's aren't as good. If I'm driving a car for 10 years or so, I want to enjoy the interior and features as well. The Toyota just doesn't cut it in that regard. Still, to each his own. Lots of good in all these cars.

[@chrisransdell8110]

Well said.

[@MrCougar56]

Couldn't have said it better, if you're driving a lot, you need to have a nice interior to enjoy. Just traded in my 2023 rav 4 hybrid for a 2023 Sportage Hybrid sx-prestige.... OMG, what a difference!

[@Soh90]

@@MrCougar56My office only buys Hyundai/KIA products for company vehicles. I find the quality to really only be skin deep if I’m being honest. All these cars have their faults, but after owning several cars to include Toyotas, KIAs, Hondas, Acuras, BMW’s, Tesla, and Saab. I found that Out of all those companies, it is actually Toyota (and Saab) that sweat the details the most. Best car I’ve ever owned was my 2019 Toyota C-HR Limited. Yeah the engine sounded like absolute shit at WOT. Didn’t matter, the car was built like a tank. No paint fading or chips after 3 years, no squeaks or rattles after 3 years, and unmatched dealer service. If you want a cool design, flashy interior, and inevitable electronic gremlins down the road, 1000% get the KIA. If you want a nice classy design and decent driving manners, get the Honda. If you want an appliance that you can beat on, get the RAV-4. I daily a 2014 BMW 328d Sport Wagon that gets 48mpg so I’d pick neither of these three. Actually the Corolla Cross Hybrid maybe the sneaky winner here.

[@ffotograffydd]

If you want a more luxurious Toyota you just pay a bit more for the Lexus equivalent.

[@bepowerful2160]

Agree Rav. Is overrated and overpriced. Lousy ride and interior is ancient….i assume they will upgrade display in 25 as they are finally doing with Camry.

[@yoshums7970]

The Kool-Aid intro was enough for me to subscribe, the rest was awesome too, but the intro was the gravy.

[@TheJnat]

Im getting 41mpg on the highway in my NON hybrid rav4. I love how fuel Efficient these cars are

[@benchmark3332]

Now, lets test reliability.

[@gtowens1]

Spot on!

[@Thissandthat]

Don’t even bother with the Kia 😂

[@naveenthemachine]

Every cars reliable you know Kia Hyundai would have gone out of business a long time ago if they couldn’t make a reliable car

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

Toyota will likely still be the best. Honda has slipped in recent year but are okay. Hyundai/KIA have improved a lot since their Theta engine fiasco. Probably a tie between Honda and KIA when it comes to gas engines. Hybrid engines are anyones guess since both are relatively new still

[@trex1448]

Kia is up there. I have Toyota, Mazda, and a Kia between 2017 and 2020. Kia's are well made and reliability of these cars are not going to be an issue until 12, 15 years into ownership and even then Kia is up there in reliability. The thing that Hyundai and Kia does that no other brands have done is to IMPROVE at every new generation of their models. The 2019-20 models are significantly better than 2014-17 models. The 21-24 models are significantly better than the previous models. Their warranty puts their money where their mouth is. The current 24 models are top 3, or 4 in reliability and the difference is miniscule.

[@bepowerful2160]

You don’t need to screw with the air con and stereo touch…..because stereo is steering wheel controlled so just leave the touch part in air con mode.

[@nightborne7904]

It feels to me like longevity was ignored here. I say this as a current Kia Seltos owner who is looking elsewhere due to the car being in the shop constantly. New transmission at 61k...new engine at 73k. I know the Seltos is a cheaper/lower model, but mechanics are saying this is a Kia-wide problems. The Kia service CSR's at my local dealer are saying - what you see is what it is. And yes, I loved my Kia until the powertrain problems started up.

[@ldean2731]

THANK YOU! This Host was Awesome! Please keep him reviews. I can't believe I'm going Kia after being a Subbyyy owner for so man years

[@diannej4070]

Missing from this review is reliability. I just recently purchased a Honda CR-V Sport-L. Honda reliability was a contributing factor. Both Toyota and Honda do well in this category. Not sure about the Kia. I avoided the Rav 4 due to the redesign age. Buying a 5yr old design did not make sense. Great review.

[@ronmiller171]

Toyota Hybrid technology is superior to Honda!

[@kendallross1777]

Hyundai and kia rate higher in reliability than honda by a lot according to JD power.

[@joe8313]

How do you like your CRV ? We are in the same situation, looking at both cars but it doesn't make sense to me to buy a RAV4 that will be redesigned probably next year. I test drove both and found the CRV smoother, quiter and more refined. I had my Honda Pilot for over 20 years with no problems.

[@seospider]

For 2024 out of 34 brands Consumer Reports ranks Kia 7th (up 3 spots from 2023) and Toyota 9th (down 3 from 2023).

[@diannej4070]

@@joe8313 - After 4 months I LOVE it.

[@ronkipp1862]

How about reliability and long-term ownership. That also is a very important category in my opinion

[@vish_010]

• Kia has issues - especially engine based on history • Toyota with it's buggy software - especially the mobile app + engine noise is harsh • Honda is noisy - road noise and steering feedback is just ok Pick what you can live by

[@chevyss934]

Im guessing ur a toyota fan boy lol

[@tinleo3339]

@@chevyss934 Kiichiro Toyoda: If you build a good car, they will come back again.

[@chevyss934]

@tinleo3339 ive owned toyotas and i dont have a desire to buy another 1 reliability is not what everyone wants unless u want it for long term then maybe i can see that but i wasnt to impressed with it toyota is like the new buick taylored to old folks nothing wrong there but its not appealing to me as a brand

[@snider2588]

@@chevyss934 agree......i love honda and i wanted to see what owning a toyota was like soooooo i bought three over the years and the result was they are reliable as hell BUT THEY ARE SOOOOOOOOOOOOO BORING!!!!!!!!!!! I sold two and just gave one to the wife and i went back to my FUN car maker HONDA!!!!........ that's my opinion and i don't regret going back

[@asmaalem4666]

Thank you for the category-based rating for these SUV’s

[@johanlabuschagne377]

The Rav is the top selling in the world for a reason, maybe the general public prefer the older tech stuff

[@sptrader6316]

The general public prefer a car they can take across the country, with their family and know that it can make it without problems.

[@shaun1165]

I love all the tech in Kia / Hyundai so much, but I had to settle with a Toyota after hearing the horror stories with recalls, warranty service experience, and reliability statistically.

[@seospider]

@@shaun1165 For 2024 out of 24 brands Consumer Reports ranks Kia 7th (up 3 spots from 2023) and Toyota 9th (down 3 from 2023).

[@shaun1165]

@@seospider Well these reports include many factors outside of just reliability (especially historic). I'm sure I will be way happier with a Kia vs a Toyota in the first 2 years...

[@Asiansxsymbol]

The CR-V wins because I have a 2024 CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring and it's the best -seller in the segment. I routinely get 40mpg on average; the vehicle is extra smooth and seamless; the sportiest to drive; it looks the nicest; etc.

[@sonusidhu6879]

I am also very happy with my crv hybrid touring.its my third crv back to back never had any issues . these vehicles r long last, reliable.No comparison with kia hundai .

[@tinleo3339]

Sorry to pop your bubble but the Rav4 is the best selling crossover in the US.

[@adede233]

The RAV4 is the best-seller actually. It is the best-selling non-truck vehicle in North America

[@truthistruth615]

The CRV is missing many features which the competition offers, such as ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a 360 degree camera.

[@vivalasvegas702]

The RAV4 will smoke that CRV in 0-60, 0-60, 1/4m and 1/2m, PLUS deliver a much higher MPG.

[@67daltonknox]

It may depend on how long you live, because after 100,000 miles the Toyota will likely be the most reliable and least in need of major repairs.

[@ASịuinVietnam]

I never live my car over 60k miles and would never do

[@truthseeker2797]

Why does Kia insist on the wide console which reduces legroom and comfort. See drivers leg at 3:26 - it’s vertical. Does anyone sit like that? Comments please. I have an IONIQ5 which defines comfort with no foreword console. But, I’d love a Sportage as a winter driver - EXCEPT FOR THE USELESS CONSOLE.

[@PaulStephenson-lf2dw]

Agree with Edmunds the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson have the most to offer in compact Hybrid SUV categories. Consumer reports rates the Tucson as the top compact HEV SUV, and the Kia Sportage 2nd best in the PHEV category.

[@oligarchy-usa]

Good luck if you buy a Hyundai/KIA vehicle, as you will need it.

[@keeprisingmb]

Yet consumers still continue to choose the RAV4 over both despite all the "rave" reviews

[@i.d.6492]

@@keeprisingmb because of old stigma that's tight to kia/Hyundai here in US. In Europe they love kia/Hyundai. They build much better. And people choose toyota because of the only thing they do good is make cheap but reliable cars

[@donaldotsig6818]

I still wouldntbuy one being a mechanic for 24 years nisan is another one

[@gumerdominguez4091]

Kia it’s good for 60000 miles then all hell bracke losse reliability sucks edmunds know nothing about it

[@johnd9605]

Remember that your spare tire will take up a couple cubic feet of space in your cargo space. You DO travel on longer trips with a spare, yes? The Rav4 has one under the floor as expected. For the Honda, you'll have to toss one in the back in your cargo area, as the battery is in the "spare tire well" (aftermarket). Not sure about the Kia.

[@chucklucas5653]

Which models have a spare tire as well as "port" injection ?

[@brittanybecker7635]

I went with the CRV Sport Touring because what might feel dated, to me seemed “timeless” and “Simple”. The thing with Kia and Hyundai is sometimes I feel they overdo everything, where it won’t age well overtime because it goes so extreme with trends.

[@PlanetEarthTeam]

Your video was helpfulto me. I've been looking at these three vehicles a lot. And I appreciate your insight and even light-hearted jokes. Take care, and God bless.

[@Briguy1027]

Love the Kool Aid thing at the end :)

[@gbmnl5431]

Where in Virginia i can buy any of this 3 brands with the lowest price from the dealer?

[@HeyStripes]

I know someone who bought the Kia 2 years ago and they are already considering selling it.. Everyone I know who bought the Toyota is still happy with it. that is the real world test Im interested in.

[@romifontana-daguerre5473]

Nice breakdown. 🙏

[@Rìběnguǐzi-o6y]

Since the RAV4 is at the end of its model life, you can negotiate a discount, and Japanese cars, including Toyota cars, are popular globally, so the residual value rate at resale naturally remains stable and high, making it well worth choosing.

[@gregorytinkler5385]

Re: the wireless connectivity in the Kia, oddly the lower trim model allows you to connect Android phones fairly seamlessly through their system. I've not tried an Apple product, but it's weird that the higher quality trim packages need your phone to be connected with a cable.

[@bryb2644]

Driving the CRV Tourning. I’m currently getting 45 MPG. It’s a nice car.

[@JSVKK]

Hybrid?

[@bryb2644]

@@JSVKK yes

[@arielmarcdeleon9810]

I still own a 2010 CRV with no issues, very reliable car and look forward to buying the CRV Hybrid Touring for my next car!

[@bepowerful2160]

Only Kia has modern contemporary interior and it is a much better ride.

[@majorstack7214]

But can't touch the RAV4 sales.

[@danieldelillo]

@@majorstack7214 Time changes everything. A name will only carry a brand for so long, kind of a silly comment.

[@t.k.morris]

You funny man! Loved the presentation sir! Kia Sportage hybrid or Hyundai Tuscon hybrid, which would you prefer?

[@alxdava2004]

Same car

[@sansinutube]

How do they handle and drive on snow?

[@Hazdazos]

Not everyone wants the interior and exterior of their vehicles to look like a damn UFO. Also who else has noticed that when reviewers want one car to win and it lacks buttons on the inside, they spin that to make it seem as if buttons are old fashioned, but if they want a car to win and it has buttons, they'll spin that to be the safer, more convenient option? They'll just change the way they rate things to make their preferred choice the supposedly better option.

[@K9malinois_dog_love]

Same thing I said lol

[@Aangel452]

I have a 2007 Honda civic hybrid, no sound when driving and still is an amazing car 16 yrs later. So to see that the new suv of 2024 is noisy on the road is sad. I also looked at the wheel and sat in one and found the bottom shape where ones hands go is sharp edged. The leather covering does not scoop up to the inner bar and is very uncomfortable.

[@dgcin451]

what about reliability and resale

[@nsteblay]

I recently bought the CRV ST and am very happy. Qualtiy comfortable interior and the drive is fantastic. I have a 2007 CRV with over 200K that is still running perfectly so anticipating many worry free years with the ST. I looked at the KIA but wasn't impressed with interior or the ride. I feel Edmunds missed the mark on their assessment opting for bells and whistles over true car value.

[@AnishBhajjan-bb4xp]

Rav4.. all the way.. reliability & resale.. that's it. Nothing else matters.. i have 3 toyota's now & i am very happy with the low cost of ownership. Can't beat that.

[@naveenthemachine]

Right… the mythical Toyota bulletproof instant reliability You’re really willing to sacrifice everything just for one thing? It’s not worth it.

[@trex1448]

Frankly you're not going to have reliability issues of any of these cars.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@trex1448 yeah. As long as you take good care of it it’ll take care of you

[@Drg24800]

@@trex1448 Long term, the Kia is t going to last because it’s turbocharged unlike the Honda and Toyota.

[@mladenmikov3220]

Имам Rav4 2016 hybrid executieve 230 000km без проблеми без нито един ремонт, масло,филтри и без проблемно пътуваме. Toyota rav4 is debeste ❤

[@heiderendleman8126]

nothing that i saw here indicated what year of small hybrid suvs that were actually compared

[@AnnA-jd4xm]

whoever edited in the yeaaa whaaat should get a raise.

[@ishaansaral502]

I think it would have been nice to include the Tucson facelift. It has received some substantial interior and tech changes that could change the rankings. Wireless carplay and android auto is also included on the facelift. Hope to see it being tested and compared to the Sportage at some point.

[@TheDiggs1012]

It's interesting that you use a lower trim model and a year older model for the Toyota. The 2024 has much better multimedia features with wireless carplay and a much bigger screen. The overall global sales figures disagree with your scores. Your fuel costs should have been extrapolated to a full year of driving to give a better cost of ownership. A 7mpg difference is a significant difference over the life of ownership. I would argue that this is a key factor that was overlooked. I would love to see what the five year trade values of these vehicles would be as well.

[@naveenthemachine]

Sales doesn’t mean a car is better than the other A rav4 outsells a cx5 and gv70 but does that make the RAV4 better looking more luxurious or better driving? No

[@ALMX5DP]

@@naveenthemachineit doesn’t mean one vehicle is inherently better than another, but it does indicate what people generally prefer if it’s a continued sales trend.

[@chrisransdell8110]

@@ALMX5DP McDonald's sells more food than the next 2 or3 fast food chains combined but it's not necessarily because the food is better. It's safe, it's predictable and they are in every town. Much of this applies to Toyota also. I eat at McDonald's and I at least consider Toyota ownership but getting excited about the 10% better trade in I might get from one vs the other means a lot less to me than the 5 or so years I have to spend enduring/enjoying the vehicle. In some way I admire people who have such commitment to being sensible that they always, unfailingly make the safest most well reasoned choices possible but darn it sometimes I get real tired of McDonald's!

[@ALMX5DP]

@@chrisransdell8110 oh I feel ya for sure. I’m the same way, I’m willing to spend a bit more to have something with a bit more character, performance or comfort. But like you said there’s a lot of people who buy more with their sensibilities even if sometimes that is based on preconceived notions. And if that cycle isnt broken in some way for them they’ll continue to do that until something happens to potentially change their ways.

[@boatman3530]

@@chrisransdell8110 Macdonalds food isnt safe...

[@mjbucar]

An excellent choice of vehicle comparisons.

[@jusjoseph]

Good review, thank you.

[@mikejanssen6344]

We bought the CRV because the interior is simple, uncomplicated and has minimal push buttons.

[@edndomotique9556]

Very nice video … how many kilometers with a full tank on Kia Sportage Hybrid 230 ( approximatively ) ? Thanks😊

[@harrychecker5509]

Rav4- is Value for Money CRV - is for handling and interiors Kia - is for features and looks

[@EricMalette]

11:58 Not correct. Wireless Android Auto is available in many Kias. However, in their infinite wisdom, Kia locked top trim models out due to a contractual obligation to the third party company that created their proprietary navigation software. My sister's base model Soul that doesn't have this nav system has wireless connectivity, as do the lower Sportage trims. C'mon Kia!

[@rome6676]

Features features features….but at the end of the day if it was their own money. They’ll all get the RAV4

[@johndeboyace7943]

Toyota RAV4 2023? Maybe all the 2024s are sold? They are all nice vehicles, but I had 2003 Toyota Highlander 265,000 miles for 16 years and still have 2006 Tundra SR5 4wd 225,000 miles. That’s why I have a 2024 RAV4 hybrid limited, something Edmunds couldn’t come up with for this test. My mistake was selling the 2003 Highlander, still ran perfectly. You actually summed up a problem inadvertently, everyone wants to be entertained in a vehicle instead of just driving it safely.

[@optionsf]

I own a new Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. Much more stylish than the other two, way better tech than the Honda. I don’t like the Toyota because a) they are practically unavailable and b) boring and cheap inside. The Tucson is almost luxurious. Honda can’t even option the panoramic roof which I use all the time, and again boring inside. Totally happy with double the mileage of my last compact SUV. Five year warranty appreciated, but not a single problem so far after 6 months. I couldn’t get a Sportage Hybrid so can’t speak to that. While I’d like wireless CarPlay, Bluetooth does enough when i don’t feel like plugging in.

[@roozbehbey]

Thoughts on suspension, ride quality and the audio systems?

[@maximuscomfort]

Aside from pot holes my '24 RAV4 is as good as can be on dry roads. It's kinda high up so forget slot car curves.

[@RailgunNZ]

The 2024 RAV4 has had a big tech package update for 2024. 10.5” infotainment screen, wireless Apple car play and android, see through 360 surround camera (upgraded camera)

[@burnx45]

Rav 4 needs the update to Safety Sense 3.0. Those updates are better than the current 2.5 version. It also needs power folding auto dimming side mirrors that also auto tilt down when reversing. The 2025 Crown Signia has lane change assist feature and phone as a key.

[@Kurtiscott]

Wireless phone connectivity does come in the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid base model.

[@linkfloyd4908]

Great, great, yeah yeah, lots of info. But which one would Lil Jon choose??

[@t.k.morris]

Is the Kia hybrid system as good as the RAV4 or CRV?

[@bradbaraniuk4085]

ya for me i look at headroom ,legroom,shoulderroom,hiproom ,cargo capacity,whats important to me is sparetire,and groundclearance,reliablity is important to

[@t.k.morris]

How was the road noise(interior noise) in the Kia compared to the RAV4?

[@alxdava2004]

Less noise

[@scoobybopbop]

I like the CRV Sport L. The only thing i dislike with it is the black ceiling. It makes the inside so dark like a cave.

[@TheMrJourneyer]

Yeah, this was clearly designed with a sunroof in mind - panoramic or not.

[@afcgeo882]

Edmunds lost all my respect with this review. To talk about engine sound as “driving score”? Plus, the CRVs engine sound is OBJECTIVELY far worse!!! The ONLY things the Rav4 loses on is cabin tech (may be a plus, actually) and rear leg room. To ignore actual performance, reliability and resale value is a sin in my book, and no, the Sportage doesn’t actually drive better than the Rav4.,

[@miragexl007]

Crv has a huge advantage on the inside.. As far as feeling more comfortable feeling bigger. I'd love to have arrived for with the crv interior

[@shaun1165]

I find it weird that most online car reviews and rankings don't take into account reliability, so it blindsided me when I just got in learning about choosing and buying a car

[@seospider]

@@shaun1165 For 2024 out of 34 brands Consumer Reports Kia 7th (up 3 spots from 2023) and Toyota 9th (down 3 from 2023).

[@shaun1165]

@@seospider Look up Consumer Report's list on who makes the most reliable new cars... Toyota all the way

[@gosman949]

The 2025 Kia Sportage will be even better.

[@neonpark1874]

Also not mentioned - The Sportage Hybrid has an actual spare tire rather than a (mostly) useless tire repair kit. Interestingly, the Hyundai Tucson does not.

[@IroonieLA]

Kia sucks, old retired men car 😂

[@gosman949]

@@IroonieLA Gen-X sucks. 😄😁

[@Liberty-KIA-BobBrooks-NJ]

NICE REVIEW! ❤ Bob from Liberty KIA NJ

[@TheKiwiphotopapi]

is funny but the Honda crv hybrid in new zealand is different in design from the one in the usa, the markets and the costumers are different for Honda. love the video btw.

[@NotSorryCAN]

Thank you. I needed to know I'm making the right decision as i"m going to buy the Kia in a couple of hours from now.

[@mynamesnotrob]

Reliability and resale value count for a lot

[@scottanthony3426]

Did Edmunds check spare tires and towing capacity? I know that the CRV hybrids only tow 1000 lbs, and have no spare tire of any kind. Instead they give you a repair kit, which for anything other than a small puncture is useless. Better hope you have cell phone reception if you gash a sidewall and have to call for a tow. And, if it's after hours at the tire shop, you're dead in the water until the shop opens. Toyota has a spare and tows 1750. Have not checked on the Kia. I'd be interested in the CRV if it had more towing and a spare. Toyota gets expensive fast. Hard to find many on the lot that don't have the option packages stacked on, so the XLE Premiums in my region are running in the 42-43K range MSRP. In Consumer Reports, the Kia isn't bad, although slightly below the Toyota and Honda. As noted, the RAV4 is due for a revised model soon.

[@Briguy1027]

I don't plan on towing with my Sportage, but it does have a compact spare tire, which is one of the reasons why I bought it. Ironically, the Tucson does not.

[@scottanthony3426]

@@Briguy1027 Thanks. Good to know that detail. Who would have thought that? I thought they were basically twins. I don't plan on towing anything big - just occasional short trips with my utility trailer to haul yard debris. My trailer isn't light, so I don't load too heavy for my current ride, which has 1500 lbs towing. The gas only powered CRV will tow 1500 lbs and does have a spare tire. I guess they had to eat the spare tirewell space with hybrid hardware. In general SUV's are morphing towards tall AWD sedans vs the "all weather capable" UTILITY vehicles they started out as. Can't even get fog lights on some of them now. Part of the motivation for buying an SUV vs sedan is the "all-weather capability", and in my book, that ought to include fog lights.

[@EddyGarch]

2023 Sportage EX non hybrid, towing cap 1653 lbs , it tows my 1720 Action Craft very well , I don't tow long distance, 30 miles one way is as far as I go with the boat. I don't want to mention fuel economy but my driving is not too far behind the Rav 4 on this video. (Disclaimer . I'm in south Florida " very flat roads" and I'm a truck driver with almost 40 years experience with fuel economy.

[@chrisbullock6477]

If it scored higher, why are the sales so low in comparison?

[@watercannonscollaboration2281]

The rav4 hybrid does have 1 thing the other 2 doesn’t: a spare tire (Jokes aside if I wasn’t looking for a more power vehicle I’d go for the CRV despite wanting a spare tire because paranoia, the CRV is a pretty good deal for what you’re getting)

[@wilsonreynoso6708]

my 2019 RAV4 XLE XP Package with 160K miles and averages more than 30+ Miles per gallon and is not a Hybrid(Dealership promotion when we bought the car was "Free Oil Changes for life" and we are definitely getting our oil changes for free. Quick note that a lot of you are overlooking the TSB Bulletin about all these cars with CVT transmission. Engines are probably not going to be an issue here but more likely those with the CVT transmission. If I have to pick one of these 3 cars, i would still be the RAV4. For long term ownership i would go with Toyota over Honda/Hyundai/Kai. Not a bias opinion on the Toyota Rav4 as I actually own a 2023 Honda Civic Type-R and a Honda S2000. I do own another reliable Toyota in the form of a 2007 Fj Cruiser and most likely keep it for another decade.

[@ParagMathurmd]

I'm still considering the outdated Toyota because of reliability. These are daily shuttles and I'm tired of taking my Subaru to the shop consistently. $11k in maintenance over 140k miles is just too much. My 2006 Honda Odyssey lasted only 100k miles before needing more work than it was worth.

[@seanparlan]

visited for review comparisons, subscribed just for the Koolaide intro

[@dannyumana143]

Never thought I would see the day a Kia beat a Toyota or Honda

[@mustang73648]

@@dannyumana143 never happen bro

[@dannyumana143]

@@mustang73648 🤣

[@MOJIRI-NAGAYO]

Are you crazy?

[@jamesh.2015]

It really does not. My God daughter has the Tuscon Hybrid. It is not better than the Rav4 that I have. This guy loves the KIA which is a personal choice. That Piano blk is enough to make me steer clear. That is not classy or classic.

[@maximuscomfort]

Price and maybe interior winner but the drive train its up in smoke.

[@93remix]

It WOULDA been FUN if y'all did a DRAG RACE, 0 - 60, 1/4 mi test. of course we all want efficiency but a lil FUN NEVER HURT ANYONE EXCEPT 4 EDMUNDS. It's hard to give this review a THUMBS UP.

[@trex1448]

The Kia would win.

[@hondajohn6948]

Throttle house probs did this a year ago

[@Josh-yr7gd]

10:32 CAR SEATS!!!

[@royhi1809]

price...plz

[@liuqingdn]

With my CR-V Sport Touring, I could get 40 MPG on a 55-mph-limit highway at 65°F and 55 MPH. At least, that's what the monitor says.

[@ffotograffydd]

I keep seeing videos comparing a lower spec RAV4 against higher spec cars from other manufacturers. Is that because there aren’t any higher spec review models available from Toyota? It seems unfair not to compare like for like. Also, the RAV4 definitely has reclining seats in the back.

[@johnmantis5959]

I would love to have the KIA, but I don’t like the button gears system.😢😢😢

[@pilotdog68]

I would have liked the safety technology to actually be reviewed and compared instead of glossing over. Some lane keep systems are vastly superior to others

[@lulutileguy]

comprehensive thank you

[@BeverleyDelGreco]

Which is better? Kia Sportage Plug in hybrid ir Honda CR-V Hybrid?

[@ChristopherSandefur-vw2fs]

Why not include the Ford Escape?

[@stonedhope]

yeah! criminally underrated

[@matthewcheung5136]

How about the KIA sportage PHEV?

[@tah6746]

A Manual Transmission Option would be nice.

[@joshuagallenberger]

Not covering acceleration was a huge miss. Power and mpg’s both important in value.

[@davescott1491]

Knobs, efficiency, safety, looks and reliability are critical. With reliability and dash knobs being “keys” to the sale!

[@bigbufobufo]

I get that the Toyota is going to be incredibly reliable and have great resale but it just doesn’t have the road noise isolation like the other two have especially on the highway.

[@alexanderheb]

The Toyota is predicted to be the least reliable out of the few

[@BTC909]

Could you bring up those scores again 5 times faster?

[@michaelbury1941]

And the Escape?

[@henryhonda8408]

No thanks

[@cherryred2344]

I've owned Honda and Toyota vehicles. I love both however out of my 3 new vehicles Toyota wins hands down. The 4Runner 2006 brand new, Camry 2021 brand new. Saved my life when I was hit head on by a Chevy Silverado!!!!!! And now I own the Toyota RAV4 2024.

[@thecoolerTK421]

I absolutely love my 2024 CR-V EX-L but I will say that the interior is very fragile when it comes to cleaning. I used my softest glass polishing microfiber cloth on the dash and even that scraped it up. I can't tell it is scratched if it's not in full sunlight, but when it is, it is depressing. My high gloss trim on the inside is also scuffed from just my vacuum's dusting brush. I'm a little neurotic, but that is not the same quality as the rest of the vehicle. It's a shame. I still love it and I would still recommend it but goddamn why did they cheap out on the interior surfaces?

[@TokJap]

Now let’s check their depreciation rate.

[@Tdot6]

Toyota sells a lot of Rav4s based off of their reliability and reputation. TBH, a flashy interior is nice and all, but not really a deal breaker for me. If I wanted flashy in this price range, I would probably look at the Mazda CX-5. Korean cars have come a long way, but I don't think Kia's resale value is all that great compared to Honda and Toyota.