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2021 Honda CR-V vs. 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime

When comparing the 2021 Honda CR-V's and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Honda CR-V has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value and interior volume. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Honda CR-V's and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Honda CR-V is a better car than the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime.

2021 Honda CR-V vs. 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Pricing

A used 2021 Honda CR-V ranges from $24,997 to $33,989 while a used 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime is priced between $35,988 to $51,804.

2021 Honda CR-V vs. 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Honda CR-V loses 36.5 percent of its value and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime loses 38 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Honda CR-V retains 1.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the 2021 Honda CR-V’s base engine makes 190 horsepower, and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime base engine makes 302 horsepower. The CR-V is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles. The RAV4 Prime is rated to deliver an average of 38 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 564 miles. This gives the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Honda CR-V. The CR-V uses regular unleaded, and the RAV4 Prime uses electricity, regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

The 2021 Honda CR-V, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage in the areas of rear head room and rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings Comparison

The 2021 Honda CR-V has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

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Used Asking Price:

$24,997 - $33,989

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

36.5%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

-

Used Asking Price:

$35,988 - $51,804

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

38%

Honda CR-V Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.1 / 10

Reliability:

9.0 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Toyota RAV4 Prime Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Honda CR-V Rankings

Best Crossover SUVs

1 / 66

Safest Crossover SUVs

1 / 66

Best Japanese Crossover SUVs

1 / 27

Best Small SUVs

1 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

1 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

1 / 11

Best Japanese Small SUVs

1 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

2 / 66

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

2 / 26

Best Japanese 5-seater SUVs

2 / 21

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 19

Best 5-seater SUVs

3 / 55

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

4 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

8 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

9 / 66

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

9 / 66

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

9 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

9 / 19

5-seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

10 / 55

Best Off-road Small SUVs

11 / 19

5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

12 / 55

Best Small SUVs for Towing

12 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

16 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

17 / 66

Best 5-seater SUVs for Tall People

18 / 55

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

24 / 66

Most Comfortable 5-seater SUVs

26 / 55

Best Off-road 5-seater SUVs

27 / 55

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

28 / 66

Most Affordable 5-seater SUVs

31 / 53

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

32 / 62

5-seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

32 / 55

Best 5-seater SUVs for Towing

32 / 55

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

36 / 66

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

40 / 66

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

41 / 66

Toyota RAV4 Prime Rankings

Best Hybrid Small SUVs for Towing

1 / 13

Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

1 / 13

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs

3 / 30

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 27

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

3 / 15

Hybrid Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 13

Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

4 / 30

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Towing

4 / 27

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) for Towing

4 / 15

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

5 / 27

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 15

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

5 / 15

Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 13

Best Hybrid SUVs for Towing

7 / 30

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

8 / 30

Best Off-road Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

9 / 15

Best Off-road Hybrid Small SUVs

9 / 13

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

10 / 15

Most Affordable Hybrid Small SUVs

12 / 12

Safest Hybrid SUVs

13 / 30

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

13 / 27

Best Hybrid Small SUVs for Tall People

13 / 13

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small SUVs

13 / 13

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 30

Best Off-road Hybrid Crossover SUVs

14 / 27

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) for Tall People

14 / 15

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

15 / 15

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs

17 / 30

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

21 / 29

Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

21 / 26

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

25 / 27

Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

27 / 27

Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

28 / 30

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

30 / 30

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Plug-In Hybrid

2021 Honda CR-V Trim Levels

EX, EX-L, LX, SE, Touring

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Trim Levels

SE, XSE

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

190 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

179 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.057 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

302 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.071 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


28 / 34 / 30

Range (city/hwy):

392 / 476 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


40 / 36 / 38

Range (city/hwy):

622 / 564 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity, Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Android Auto:

Available

Apple Car Play:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Safety Equipment

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.6 inches

Cargo Space:

39.2 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

75.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

145.1 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

41 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.4 inches

Cargo Space:

33.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

63.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

134.8 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3337 lbs

Width:

73 inches

Height:

66.1 inches

Length:

182.1 inches

Wheelbase:

104.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.8 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4235 lbs

Width:

73 inches

Height:

67 inches

Length:

180.9 inches

Wheelbase:

105.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/65R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy with painted accents

Tire Size:

225/60R18

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