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2021 Honda CR-V vs. 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Honda CR-V and 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Honda CR-V and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime.

In 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.

Pricing: A used 2021 Honda CR-V ranges from $23,499 to $30,995 while a used 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime is priced between $30,994 to $44,888.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Honda CR-V loses 31.1 percent of its value and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime loses 34.4 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Honda CR-V retains 3.3 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: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Honda CR-V and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$25,350

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$25,515

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$23,700 - $27,890

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$38,350

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

$32,535

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

$28,030 - $38,350

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$27,154

Price Range:

$23,499 - $30,995

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$24,444

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$20,734 - $27,641

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1,670

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

46,317

# Good or Great Deals:

616

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$37,304

Price Range:

$30,994 - $44,888

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

$29,382

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

$23,470 - $37,304

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

179

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

50,190

# Good or Great Deals:

81

Honda CR-V Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.9 / 10

Reliability:

9.0 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Toyota RAV4 Prime Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Honda CR-V

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

10.4

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

7.9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

6.9 - 10.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

57%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

8.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

7 - 9.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

13.9

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

4.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.7 - 13.9

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

6.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

4.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

1.3 - 12

Honda CR-V Rankings

Best Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Best Small SUVs

1 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

1 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

1 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs Under $35k

1 / 10

Best Small SUVs Under $35k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $30k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $35k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $40k

1 / 2

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 19

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $25k

2 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

2 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $35k

2 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

2 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

3 / 30

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

3 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

4 / 19

Best Family Small SUVs

4 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

5 / 7

Best Small SUVs for Teens

5 / 6

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

7 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

8 / 67

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

8 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

9 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

9 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

9 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

12 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

12 / 19

Best Family Crossover SUVs

14 / 67

Most Affordable Small SUVs

17 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

20 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

28 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

29 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

29 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

30 / 59

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

36 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

42 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

43 / 67

Toyota RAV4 Prime Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs

1 / 32

Best Hybrid Small SUVs for Towing

1 / 12

Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

1 / 12

Hybrid Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

2 / 12

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 27

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

4 / 16

Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 32

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

5 / 27

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) for Towing

5 / 16

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Towing

6 / 27

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

6 / 16

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

6 / 16

Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 12

Best Off-road Hybrid Small SUVs

8 / 12

Best Hybrid SUVs for Towing

10 / 32

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

10 / 32

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

10 / 16

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

10 / 15

Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

10 / 12

Safest Hybrid SUVs

11 / 32

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small SUVs

11 / 12

Most Affordable Hybrid Small SUVs

11 / 11

Best Hybrid Small SUVs for Tall People

12 / 12

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

14 / 16

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

15 / 27

Best Off-road Hybrid Crossover SUVs

15 / 27

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

15 / 16

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

16 / 32

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

16 / 16

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs

19 / 32

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

21 / 30

Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

21 / 26

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

23 / 27

Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

26 / 27

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Legroom

27 / 32

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

27 / 27

Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

30 / 32

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

30 / 32

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

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

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 Specs

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

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Wifi:

Standard

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

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 Features

Backup camera:

Standard

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

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Gray

Modern Steel Metallic

Red

Radiant Red Metallic

Silver

Lunar Silver Metallic

White

Platinum White Pearl

Blue

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Silver Sky Metallic

White

Super White

Blue

Blueprint

Interior Colors

Beige

Ivory

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Black/Red

Gray

Not available

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