2023 Hybrid RAV4 versus CR-V?

[Anonymous]

Our family (two adults + two kids (7 and 9) is looking to trade it our compact sedan for a relatively small new SUV. Because of the size of our garage, anything larger than a CR-V is out of the question. We are basically down to the 2023 RAV4 hybrid and the 2023 CR-V hybrid. Anyone done this analysis recently and able to compare the two? Anyone have one of these and love/hate it?

We drove both, and find them pretty indistinguishable, but it is really hard to tell from just a test drive. Thank you!!!

[Anonymous]

This article goes into detail on the differences. I'm also in the market and leaning toward the Toyota for cargo space: "...Both offerings deliver about the same amount of cargo space, but there's more to it than that. Honda unfortunately took several steps backward in this department. There's no storage under the CR-V's cargo floor, while the RAV4 not only has storage down there but also a temporary spare tire down (the Honda gets a can of fix-a-flat)...With the seats down, Honda claims more total cargo space, but for day-to-day hauling, the Toyota has more space with the seats up."

Motor trend also picks the Rav4 based on cost/fuel economy.

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2023-honda-cr-v-hybrid-vs-toyota-rav4-hybrid-comparison-test-review/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This article goes into detail on the differences. I'm also in the market and leaning toward the Toyota for cargo space: "...Both offerings deliver about the same amount of cargo space, but there's more to it than that. Honda unfortunately took several steps backward in this department. There's no storage under the CR-V's cargo floor, while the RAV4 not only has storage down there but also a temporary spare tire down (the Honda gets a can of fix-a-flat)...With the seats down, Honda claims more total cargo space, but for day-to-day hauling, the Toyota has more space with the seats up."

Motor trend also picks the Rav4 based on cost/fuel economy.

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2023-honda-cr-v-hybrid-vs-toyota-rav4-hybrid-comparison-test-review/

Thanks! Looks like a helpful article. The cargo space is pretty important to us, too, and both dealers claimed more cargo space, so this breakdown makes sense.

[Anonymous]

RAV-4 Prime, if its in your budget. It gets 43 miles of all-electric driving. Plus, I think the interior is nicer.

[Anonymous]

We compared both and went with the Hybrid CR-V. We liked the drive and styling better. Minuses include no spare tire and all trims have blindspot. I think we paid less for our CR-V though when compared to a RAV4 with similar trim level.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:RAV-4 Prime, if its in your budget. It gets 43 miles of all-electric driving. Plus, I think the interior is nicer.

If you're interested in a PEHV, look at the Hyundai Tuscon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:RAV-4 Prime, if its in your budget. It gets 43 miles of all-electric driving. Plus, I think the interior is nicer.

If you're interested in a PEHV, look at the Hyundai Tuscon.

Does the battery in a PHEV get charged when the car is running on gasoline or does it only get charged using the plug-in method?

[Anonymous]

One thing I like about Honda is many of their vehicles (all? I’m not sure) have something called “brake hold” where you push the button at a drive through window or stoplight and the car will stay in place with your foot off the break. It’s really nice to be able to take your foot off the brake and stretch.