2018 Honda CR-V vs 2018 Toyota RAV4
Drivers looking for an attractive compact crossover vehicle can find plenty of options on the market. The two vehicles in this 2018 Honda CR-V vs 2018 Toyota RAV4 comparison offer many valuable features, though the 2018 CR-V pulls ahead in several key areas. Both models seat five passengers and offer attractive driver assistance features.
However, crossover shoppers looking for a little more engine power and interior space may want to opt for the Honda option. The 2018 Honda CR-V offers 75.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the front seats, while the 2018 Toyota RAV4 offers 73.4 cubic feet. This isn't a huge difference, but one that can still have an impact when it comes to passenger comfort, or fitting extra luggage in a compact crossover before a vacation. The 2018 Honda CR-V also comes standard with automatic climate control, which means more comfort and less messing around with air conditioning systems for drivers and passengers.
| 2018 Honda CR-V | vs | 2018 Toyota RAV4 |
| Standard | Automatic Climate Control | Available |
| 2.4-L 4-cylinder (184 hp) | Base Engine | 2.5-L 4-cylinder (176 hp) |
| 75.8 cubic feet | Max. Cargo Space | 73.4 cubic feet |
| Honda Sensing® | Available Driver Assistance | Toyota Safety Sense™ |
Engine Options on the 2018 Honda CR-V
Another place where the Honda crossover pulls ahead in this 2018 Honda CR-V vs 2018 Toyota RAV4 comparison is in its engine options. The 2018 Honda CR-V LX comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine rated for 184 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque while upper trims come with a turbocharged four-cylinder that ups that engine output to 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet of torque. The 2018 Toyota RAV4, in contrast, has an all-gasoline powertrain (2.5-liter four-cylinder rated for 176 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque) and a hybrid system that offers more net horsepower with the same displacement. This means that drivers looking for a traditional gasoline-powered crossover can enjoy more horsepower with either engine on the 2018 Honda CR-V.
We also like the standard and available features of the 2018 Honda CR-V. Speed-Sensitive Volume Control, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® and Pandora® compatibility are all standard on this crossover. Upper trims enjoy features like the Display Audio infotainment system with a seven-inch touchscreen display (standard on EX models and above) and the Honda Sensing® suite of safety features (standard on EX trims and above).
For more information on the 2018 Honda CR-V or to test drive one in Oklahoma City OK at Battison Honda, contact a member of our sales team today.
