2023 Honda CR-V vs. 2023 Toyota RAV4

The 2023 Honda CR-V and the 2023 Toyota RAV4 are evenly matched in many areas. The CR-V gets up to 28 mpg in the city*, while the RAV4 gets up to 27 mpg in the same conditions. The Hybrid versions of both SUVs get similar fuel economy specs as well. Both models come standard with useful safety features like adaptive cruise control and forward automatic emergency braking, and each features a touchscreen infotainment system.

However, there is one major difference in the 2023 Honda CR-V vs. Toyota RAV4 matchup: the Honda is significantly more spacious. Whether you generally travel with a cabin full of passengers or need as much space as possible for cargo, you’ll find it difficult to overlook the advantages of the Honda SUV.

Honda CR-V vs. Toyota RAV4: Passenger Space

Both the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4 seat up to five, but that certainly doesn’t mean that your passengers will feel the same way about both vehicles. After all, the new CR-V wins out in all the areas where space really counts:

  • Front Legroom: Up to 41.3 inches for CR-V, Up to 41.0 inches for RAV4
  • Rear Legroom: Up to 41.0 inches for CR-V, Up to 37.8 inches for RAV4
  • Total Passenger Volume: Up to 106.0 cubic feet for CR-V, Up to 98.9 cubic feet for RAV4

Rear legroom is one area where the CR-V truly shines. If you want to keep your friends and family comfortable on every trip through Wheeling or Moundsville, you’ll find that the Honda is simply a better pick!

Honda CR-V vs. Toyota RAV4: Cargo Space

Maybe travel is an important part of your life. Perhaps you’re always working on one home improvement project or another. Either way, you understand exactly how important cargo space really is! Compare the dimensions of the 2023 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2023 Honda CR-V to see where the Honda comes out ahead:

  • Cargo Space (Rear Seats Upright): 39.3 cubic feet for CR-V, 37.6 cubic feet for RAV4
  • Cargo Space (Rear Seats Flat): 76.5 cubic feet for CR-V, 69.8 cubic feet for RAV4

A difference of less than two cubic feet might not seem like much, but the real strength of the CR-V becomes apparent when you fold the rear seats flat. At the end of the day, the Honda makes it easier to get more done.

Test Drive the Honda CR-V in Triadelphia

Ready to continue your Honda vs. Toyota comparison in person? If so, we hope you’ll take the next steps right here at Straub Honda, just a short drive from Steubenville. The Honda CR-V is a perennial best-seller for a reason, and we can’t wait to show you what it has to offer. While you’re here, make sure to check out our current new vehicle specials and the 2023 Honda CR-V color options.