2023 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2023 CR-V in Lynchburg, VA

Comparing the 2023 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2023 Honda CR-V

Are you looking to buy a new compact SUV? The sheer volume of choices makes picking the best compact SUV a daunting, uphill task. To determine which one will come out on top, compare two popular options, the 2023 Toyota RAV4 and the 2023 Honda CR-V.

Toyota first introduced the RAV4 in 1994 as a compact SUV with the ride and handling characteristics of a car, thanks to its unibody construction. This was a stark comparison to the SUVs of the time, which still employed ladder-on-frame construction. The current-generation RAV4 is the fifth, introduced in 2018 and facelifted in 2021. The 2023 RAV4 brings larger infotainment screens, a Woodland off-road edition for the hybrid, and some trim changes.

The Honda CR-V has been around since 1999, and is in the sixth generation, which debuted for the 2023 model year, and is an all-new model. How does it compare with the 2023 RAV4? We'll find out by checking out the two models in terms of interior, safety, and performance characteristics. If you'd like to know more about the 2023 RAV4, why not call the Berglund Toyota team and schedule a visit?

Interior Comparison

The 2023 RAV4 offers a spacious cabin for up to five adults in its 99 cubic foot cabin. While the 2023 CR-V offers a little more space, it lags with just 36 cubic feet of trunk space. The 2023 RAV4 offers 37 cubic feet, plus a more regularly shaped load space, for maximum versatility.

The 2023 RAV4 and 2023 CR-V come with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ capable infotainment systems that offer wireless connectivity. While the CR-V's base screen size is 7.0 inches and only goes up to 9.0 inches as you venture up the range, the RAV4 offers an 8.0-inch unit, upgradable to a 10.5-inch unit on higher trims.

Both compact SUVs offer powered front seats, climate control with dual-zone on higher trims, and premium finishes. You'll also find a JBL premium sound system, ambient lighting, and power sunroof among the 2023 RAV4's extensive options list.

2023 Toyota RAV4

2023 Honda CR-V

Performance Comparison

The 2023 RAV4 features a punchy 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 204 horsepower and an eight-speed automatic transmission. You can choose between front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive variants. Then there's the 2023 RAV4 Hybrid, which sees the same engine running on an Atkinson cycle, helped by two electric motors. A system total of 219 horsepower is the result, with a CVT automatic transmission and all-wheel-drive system. Furthermore, the 2023 RAV4 Hybrid is EPA-certified to run up to 42 miles on electric propulsion when its 18.1-kilowatt-hour battery is fully charged. Want more performance? Enter the 2023 RAV4 Prime, a plug-in hybrid variant with a system total of 302 horsepower, and it can dash to 60 from rest in under six seconds.

The 2023 CR-V offers a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder with 190 horsepower. It also has a 204-horsepower hybrid system that sees a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder married with two electric motors. A CVT automatic transmission is standard, as is a choice between front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive. But there's no high-performance model to rival the 2023 RAV4 Prime.

Safety Features Comparison

The 2023 RAV4 and 2023 CR-V come with adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and forward collision with automated emergency braking as standard. The SUVs also have eight airbags, stability control, child safety locks, and daytime running lamps. Moreover, the 2023 RAV4 adds pedestrian detection to its automated emergency braking system.

Find the 2023 RAV4 in Lynchburg, VA

The 2023 CR-V may be an all-new model, but it can't touch the 2023 RAV4 for its sheer all-around value proposition. Offering a blend of space, performance, tech, and safety features, the 2023 RAV4 is our best compact SUV. This is because it offers everything you'd need, plus more. Why not visit Berglund Toyota in Lynchburg, VA, and take a test drive?