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Honda CR-V Hybrid vs Toyota RAV4 Hybrid—which is better?

I’m looking to get a small hybrid SUV and I’ve heard good things about the CR-V and the RAV4. What hybrid is best?

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Matt Nightingale · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The
Honda
CR-V and
Toyota
RAV4 are both great hybrid vehicles, and “better” will depend on what you’re looking for. Let’s breakdown the Honda CR-V Hybrid vs Toyota RAV4 Hybrid in five different areas: Price: The RAV4 has a starting price of $29,575 which is $2,435 less than the $32,010 price tag on the CR-V. Fuel economy: The RAV4 has the better fuel economy of the two with a rating of 41 city mpg and 38 highway mpg. It’s a close race, though, with the CR-V posting a rating of 40 city mpg and 35 highway mpg. Safety: Both the CR-V and the RAV4 receive a five-star safety rating from the NHTSA. Cargo: The RAV4 has more cargo space with a cargo volume of 37.6 cubic feet compared to the CR-V’s 33.2 cubic feet. Power: The RAV4 comes out on top again. Its 2.5-liter I-4 engine puts out 219 horsepower compared to the 212 horses under the CR-V’s hood.
As you can see the RAV4 slightly outperforms the CR-V in just about every category, including possibly the most important category—price.
The RAV4 also outdoes the CR-V in another area:
car insurance
cost. The average annual insurance for a Toyota RAV4 is $2,247 while the CR-V hovers around $2,337. But whichever vehicle you opt for, you can find the best deal on car insurance by using the
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