Hybrid SUV Face-Off: Honda CR-V vs. Toyota RAV4

We look at the pros and cons of each and suggest which one is right for you

Jon Linkov, Consumer Reports Autos Editor.

By Jon Linkov
Autos Editor

Updated July 31, 2023

Honda CR-V Hybrid vs. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid — How does the Honda CR-V Hybrid compare with the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

The Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 have historically been among the top-performing compact SUVs in CR’s ratings and two of the most searched vehicles on CR.org. They match up closely in price, dimensions, and available equipment. But with the CR-V’s recent redesign, they now differ in a number of significant ways. So which one performs better? Which is more enjoyable to drive? Which is easier to live with?

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Honda CR-V Hybrid: The Case for It • The Case Against It
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: The Case for It • The Case Against It
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Jon Linkov

Jon Linkov is the deputy auto editor at Consumer Reports. He has been with CR since 2002, covering varied automotive topics including buying and leasing, maintenance and repair, ownership, reliability, used cars, and electric vehicles. He manages CR’s lineup of special interest publications, hosts CR’s “Talking Cars” podcast, and writes and edits content for CR’s online and print products. An avid cyclist, Jon also enjoys driving his ’80s-era sports car and instructing at track days.