2019 Toyota RAV4
2019 Honda CR-V
If you're searching for an SUV that can handle anything the Schaumburg region throws at you, both the 2019 Toyota RAV4 and the 2019 Honda CR-V are excellent options. However, it's not hard to see that the RAV4 wins out in several key areas that are important to our neighbors. Only the RAV4 offers the performance specs you desire and the safety features your family deserves! Compare the Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda CR-V with Elgin Toyota to learn more.
Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda CR-V: Safety Features
Compact SUVs are excellent vehicles for growing families near Elgin, and many offer a wide variety of active safety features to ensure a more secure drive. In this comparison, the RAV4 simply offers a larger, more robust selection of standard features and options:
- On the surface, Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 is pretty similar to the Honda Sensing package. Although both offer features like adaptive cruise control and forward collision braking, only the TSS 2.0 offers Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, and Automatic High Beams, standard.
- If you'd like to access a Blind Spot Monitor or a Rear Cross Path Monitor in the Honda CR-V, you'll have to upgrade from the base trim, to a more expensive configuration. These features are both optional in the baseline trim of the RAV4, so you can enjoy peace of mind, for less!
Performance for Every Day: RAV4 vs. CR-V
Neither the RAV4 nor the CR-V is sluggish, but when it comes to performance, the RAV4 is the clear winner with better horsepower and fuel economy. What's more, if you'd like to do any heavy towing, there's really only one choice that makes sense:
- The CR-V comes standard with a Continuously Variable Transmission, while the RAV4 offers a standard 8-Speed Automatic Transmission. Since the latter also includes a built-in manual mode, you can take control whenever the moment demands it.
- The RAV4 comes standard with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, while the CR-V includes a comparable 2.4L 4-cylinder engine. With 203 hp, the RAV4 engine offers significantly more power than 184-hp Honda setup. Although the CR-V offers a smaller, turbocharged engine as an upgrade, it still can't match the power of the RAV4.
- Comparing these two SUVs on fuel economy, the first thing you'll notice is that both deliver 26 mpg in the city.* However, the RAV4 is the more efficient choice for commuters with 35 mpg highway. The CR-V only gets 32 mpg on the highway.
- The CR-V only offers a towing capacity of up to 1,500 pounds. The baseline RAV4 offers the same utility, but those who upgrade to the Adventure trim level will be able to benefit from a 3,500-pound maximum.
Schedule Your Test Drive at Elgin Toyota!
Now that you've seen how the 2019 Toyota RAV4 wins out against the Honda CR-V, we know you'll be eager to get a hands-on feel for this Toyota model's capabilities. Read the Toyota RAV4 reviews, compare the pricing and features of the available trims, explore our new Toyota RAV4 inventory, and then reach out today to schedule your test drive!
Disclaimer:
*Based on 2019 EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.
