2025 Honda CR-V vs. Toyota RAV4: Compare Compact Crossovers in Snellville, GA

2025 Honda CR-V vs. Toyota RAV4: Compare Compact Crossovers in Snellville, GA

The 2025 Honda CR-V is an outstanding compact crossover with comfortable accommodations, easy drivability, appealing amenities, and abundant practicality. It has long been at the top of its class, and the current sixth-generation model is even better, sporting  a roomier cabin, upgraded equipment, and a ruggedly handsome new look. The sixth-gen Honda CR-V is so impressive that it has earned a spot on Car and Driver's coveted 10Best list for the past three consecutive years (2023-2025) 2023 10Best list with a 10/10 rating.

Compact crossovers make up the industry's most popular segment, and there are plenty of options to choose from. However, the Honda CR-V delivers a well-rounded package that's difficult to beat. Here's a quick look at how it compares in a few key areas to another prominent class competitor, the Toyota RAV4.

2025 Honda CR-V vs. Toyota RAV4: Interior

The 2025 Honda CR-V's cabin is impressively accommodating, sporting an attractive, modern design, quality materials, and seats that are nicely cushioned and supportive for long-distance comfort. While the Toyota RAV4's interior is clean and contemporary, it's not as refined as the Honda CR-V. Plus, Edmunds reviewers noted that the RAV4's seat bottoms "feel flat on longer drives."

The Honda CR-V also offers a capacious passenger compartment with ample space for both front and rear occupants. While front headroom and legroom are about even between the two models, rear-seat passengers will appreciate the extra personal space in the Honda CR-V, which provides 3.2 more inches of legroom and nearly five more inches of hip room compared to the RAV4.

2025 Honda CR-V vs. Toyota RAV4: Utility

The Honda CR-V's space advantage extends to its expansive cargo area. Both crossovers offer two of the roomiest storage areas in the segment. However, the Honda CR-V has the edge, offering 39.3 cubic feet behind the second row. When your Braselton or Monroe outings require more carrying capacity, you can fold the rear seats for 76.5 cubic feet. The RAV4 comes up a bit shy, with 37.6 cubic feet behind the second row and 69.8 cubic feet behind the first.

2025 Honda CR-V vs. Toyota RAV4: Performance

Although the Honda CR-V's 1.5-liter turbo-four generates a bit less horsepower than the RAV4's naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (203 vs. 190), both models offer similar acceleration. The Honda CR-V also provides a more confident driving experience. Its well-tuned chassis, suspension, and steering contribute to balanced handling dynamics and a smooth ride. The RAV4's steering isn't as precise, and the ride quality doesn't match the CR-V's refinement.

Both models offer hybrid powertrains for shoppers seeking increased performance and fuel economy. However, the RAV4 Hybrid only offers AWD. CR-V Hybrid is available in both FWD and AWD variants, with the former achieving an EPA-estimated 43 mpg in the city.1

2025 Honda CR-V vs. Toyota RAV4: Safety Features

The Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 are both renowned for their safety and reliability. Plus, each model includes several advanced driver aids as standard equipment, including collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and traffic sign recognition. However, the CR-V's base trim includes additional assistive technologies like Driver Attention Monitor, Road Departure Mitigation System, and Traffic Jam Assist. The RAV4 doesn't offer these features in any of its trim levels.

Test-Drive the 2025 Honda CR-V near Lawrenceville and Loganville, GA

Get in touch with Stone Mountain Honda to learn more about the 2025 Honda CR-V, including its configuration options, available financing and leasing offers, and reservation opportunities. Would you like to see firsthand what makes the Honda CR-V a great fit for your Barrow County drives? We welcome you to schedule a test drive or stop by our Honda dealership in Snellville, GA, for a test drive. We'll be happy to show you around.

1Based on EPA estimates for the 2025 model year. MPG figures are provided for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on operating conditions, vehicle maintenance, driving habits, and other factors.

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