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2026 Honda CR-V vs 2026 Toyota RAV4

Price, size, cabin, cargo, towing, safety and ownership side by side. Every value comes from the cited sources in each model-year profile, and gaps stay labeled instead of guessed.

Vehicle A

2026 · Honda · 2-row · Hybrid

CR-V

Starting price: $30,920
Length: 184.8 in
Seating: 5
Max cargo: 76.5 cu ft
Max towing: 1,500 lb

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Vehicle B

2026 · Toyota · 2-row · Plug-in hybrid

RAV4

Starting price: $31,900
Length: 181.0 in
Seating: 5
Max cargo: 69.8 cu ft
Max towing: 3,500 lb

Full RAV4 profile →

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Key differences

Where the published numbers differ

No overall winner: each line is one source-backed figure. Decide which ones matter for how you will use the SUV.

ACR-V has

Starting pricelower starting price by $980
Overall lengthlonger by 3.8 in
Wheelbaselonger wheelbase by 0.4 in
Overall widthwider by 0.5 in
Rear legroommore rear legroom by 3.2 in
Cargo behind rear seatmore cargo behind the rear seat by 1.5 cu ft
Maximum cargomore maximum cargo by 6.7 cu ft

BRAV4 has

Maximum towinghigher towing rating by 2,000 lb

=Same figure

Basic warranty

Head-to-head

The numbers, side by side

Bars share one scale starting at zero, so small real differences are not exaggerated. Where a profile lists several figures, the highest published one is used.

CR-VRAV4

Starting price2026 Honda CR-V: lower starting price by $980

$30,920

From $31,900

Overall length2026 Honda CR-V: longer by 3.8 in

184.8 in

181.0 in

Wheelbase2026 Honda CR-V: longer wheelbase by 0.4 in

106.3 in

105.9 in

Overall width2026 Honda CR-V: wider by 0.5 in

73.5 in

73.0 in

Rear legroom2026 Honda CR-V: more rear legroom by 3.2 in

41.0 in

37.8 in

Front headroomVaries by trim or option; compare the exact configuration

40.0 in LX; 38.2 in moonroof-equipped trims

37.7 in

Cargo behind rear seat2026 Honda CR-V: more cargo behind the rear seat by 1.5 cu ft

39.3 cu ft

37.8 cu ft

Maximum cargo2026 Honda CR-V: more maximum cargo by 6.7 cu ft

76.5 cu ft

69.8 cu ft

Maximum towing2026 Toyota RAV4: higher towing rating by 2,000 lb

1,500 lb gas; 1,000 lb hybrid

3,500 lb

Decision snapshot

Six buyer questions, without an overall winner.

Each card compares one documented criterion. A lead is shown only when both source-backed values use a compatible measurement; otherwise the raw facts stay visible and the criterion stays unresolved.

Starting priceStarting MSRP

ACR-V$30,920LX, before destination

BRAV4From $31,900LE FWD

2026 Honda CR-V has lower published starting MSRP by $980.

EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy

ACR-VUp to about 28 city / 33 highway mpgHonda published trim/drivetrain figures

BRAV4Up to 47 city / 40 highway / 43 combined mpgToyota manufacturer estimate

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume

ACR-V76.5 cu ftHonda published figure

BRAV469.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure

2026 Honda CR-V has more published maximum cargo volume by 6.7 cu ft.

Rear-seat roomRear legroom

ACR-V41.0 inHonda U.S. specification

BRAV437.8 inToyota current comparison configuration

2026 Honda CR-V has more published rear/second-row legroom by 3.2 in.

Maximum towingMaximum towing

ACR-V1,500 lb gas; 1,000 lb hybridHonda 2026 CR-V specification by powertrain

BRAV43,500 lbSpecified AWD hybrid/PHEV grades

2026 Toyota RAV4 has higher published maximum towing rating by 2,000 lb.

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty

ACR-V3 years / 36,000 milesHonda U.S. warranty

BRAV43 years / 36,000 milesToyota new-vehicle limited warranty

The normalized published values are tied for this criterion.

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At a glance

Key specifications

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Research field	A2026 Honda CR-V	B2026 Toyota RAV4
Starting MSRPDifferent	$30,920LX, before destination	From $31,900LE FWD
Primary engine / systemDifferent	1.5L turbocharged four-cylinderHonda U.S. specification	2.5L four-cylinder hybridFifth-generation Toyota hybrid system
Primary outputDifferent	190 hp1.5L turbo	226–236 hpFWD / AWD
DrivetrainDifferent	FWD or Real Time AWDAvailability depends on trim	FWD or electronic AWDGrade dependent
Seating	5Honda U.S. specification	5Toyota U.S. specification
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent	39.3 cu ftHonda published figure	37.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure
Maximum cargoDifferent	76.5 cu ftHonda published figure	69.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure
Maximum towingDifferent	1,500 lb gas; 1,000 lb hybridHonda 2026 CR-V specification by powertrain	3,500 lbSpecified AWD hybrid/PHEV grades

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

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Research field	A2026 Honda CR-V	B2026 Toyota RAV4
Starting MSRPData gap	$30,920LX, before destination	—No source-backed value verified yet
Entry trimDifferent	LX · $30,920190-hp turbo; FWD standard	Hybrid LE · $31,900FWD available
Highest listed trimDifferent	Sport Touring Hybrid · $42,550Hybrid with standard AWD and top technology package	PHEV GR SPORT · $48,500AWD; performance-focused chassis tuning
Trim lineupDifferent	LX · EX · Sport Hybrid · EX-L · TrailSport Hybrid · Sport-L Hybrid · Sport Touring Hybrid7 researched trims	Hybrid LE · Hybrid SE · Hybrid XLE Premium · Hybrid Woodland · Hybrid XSE · Hybrid Limited · PHEV SE · PHEV Woodland · PHEV XSE · PHEV GR SPORT10 researched trims
Hybrid MSRPData gap	—No source-backed value verified yet	From $31,900LE FWD

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

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Research field	A2026 Honda CR-V	B2026 Toyota RAV4
Engine / primary systemDifferent	1.5L turbocharged four-cylinderHonda U.S. specification	2.5L four-cylinder hybridFifth-generation Toyota hybrid system
Primary outputDifferent	190 hpHonda U.S. specification	226 hp net combinedToyota U.S. specification
Hybrid outputDifferent	204 hpHonda U.S. specification	236 hp net combinedToyota U.S. specification
TransmissionData gap	CVTHonda U.S. specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
DrivetrainDifferent	FWD or Real Time AWDAvailability depends on trim	FWD or electronic AWDGrade dependent
All-wheel driveData gap	Available; standard on TrailSport and Sport Touring HybridHonda trim specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
High-output / turbo powerData gap	—No source-backed value verified yet	324 hp net combinedToyota current 2026 specification

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

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Research field	A2026 Honda CR-V	B2026 Toyota RAV4
Fuel typeData gap	Regular unleadedHonda 2026 CR-V specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Gas / base fuel economyDifferent	Up to about 28 city / 33 highway mpgHonda published trim/drivetrain figures	Up to 47 city / 40 highway / 43 combined mpgToyota manufacturer estimate
Hybrid fuel economyData gap	Up to 43 city / 36 highway mpgHonda published trim/drivetrain figures	—No source-backed value verified yet
Off-road trim fuel economyData gap	38 city / 33 highway mpgHonda published configuration figure	—No source-backed value verified yet
Fuel tankData gap	14.0 galHonda 2026 CR-V specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
AWD / alternate fuel economyData gap	—No source-backed value verified yet	Varies by grade; up to 45 city / 39 highway / 42 combinedToyota manufacturer estimates
Electric rangeData gap	—No source-backed value verified yet	Up to 52 milesToyota manufacturer estimate

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

4 of 5 differ

Research field	A2026 Honda CR-V	B2026 Toyota RAV4
WheelbaseDifferent	106.3 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification	105.9 inToyota current comparison configuration
Overall lengthDifferent	184.8 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification	181.0 inToyota current comparison configuration
Overall widthDifferent	73.5 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification	73.0 inToyota current comparison configuration
Overall heightDifferent	66.2 in FWD; 66.5 in AWDHonda 2026 CR-V specification	66.5 inToyota current comparison configuration
Ground clearanceData gap	7.8 in FWD; 8.2 in AWDHonda 2026 CR-V specification	—No source-backed value verified yet

Cabin

Interior space and seating

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Research field	A2026 Honda CR-V	B2026 Toyota RAV4
Seating	5Honda U.S. specification	5Toyota U.S. specification
Front legroomDifferent	41.3 inHonda U.S. specification	41.0 inToyota current comparison configuration
Rear legroomDifferent	41.0 inHonda U.S. specification	37.8 inToyota current comparison configuration
Front headroomDifferent	40.0 in LX; 38.2 in moonroof-equipped trimsHonda U.S. specification	37.7 inToyota current comparison configuration
Rear headroomDifferent	38.2 inHonda U.S. specification	39.5 inToyota current comparison configuration
Front shoulder roomData gap	57.9 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Rear shoulder roomData gap	55.9 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Front hip roomData gap	55.6 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Rear hip roomData gap	52.6 inHonda 2026 CR-V specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Passenger volumeData gap	106.0 cu ft LX; 103.5 cu ft other trimsHonda 2026 CR-V specification	—No source-backed value verified yet

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

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Research field	A2026 Honda CR-V	B2026 Toyota RAV4
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent	39.3 cu ftHonda published figure	37.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure
Maximum cargo volumeDifferent	76.5 cu ftHonda published figure	69.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure
Hybrid cargo behind rear seatData gap	36.3 cu ftHonda published figure	—No source-backed value verified yet
Hybrid maximum cargoData gap	71.8 cu ftHonda published figure	—No source-backed value verified yet
Width between wheel housingsDifferent	About 41 inThird-party/owner reference	Not establishedDo not substitute maximum cargo width
Hatch-opening heightData gap	About 32 inThird-party/owner reference	—No source-backed value verified yet
Rear seatData gap	60/40 split-foldingHonda 2026 CR-V seating specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo length, seats upData gap	—No source-backed value verified yet	37.8 inToyota current comparison figure
Cargo-area widthData gap	—No source-backed value verified yet	60.5 inToyota current comparison figure

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

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Research field	A2026 Honda CR-V	B2026 Toyota RAV4
Maximum towingDifferent	1,500 lb gas; 1,000 lb hybridHonda 2026 CR-V specification by powertrain	3,500 lbSpecified AWD hybrid/PHEV grades
All-wheel driveData gap	Available; standard on TrailSport and Sport Touring HybridHonda trim specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Rear seatData gap	60/40 split-foldingHonda 2026 CR-V seating specification	—No source-backed value verified yet
Lower / standard towing ratingData gap	—No source-backed value verified yet	1,750 lbFWD models and LE AWD
Cargo behind rear seatData gap	—No source-backed value verified yet	37.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure
Maximum cargoData gap	—No source-backed value verified yet	69.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure

Safety

Published safety ratings

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Research field	A2026 Honda CR-V	B2026 Toyota RAV4
IIHS small overlap frontData gap	GoodCurrent-generation applicable rating	—No source-backed value verified yet
IIHS updated moderate overlap frontData gap	PoorCurrent-generation applicable rating	—No source-backed value verified yet
IIHS updated sideData gap	GoodCurrent-generation applicable rating	—No source-backed value verified yet
IIHS headlightsData gap	GoodCurrent-generation applicable rating	—No source-backed value verified yet
Safety-system contextData gap	—No source-backed value verified yet	4.0 standard2026 Toyota specification

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

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Research field	A2026 Honda CR-V	B2026 Toyota RAV4
New-vehicle / basic warranty	3 years / 36,000 milesHonda U.S. warranty	3 years / 36,000 milesToyota new-vehicle limited warranty
Powertrain warranty	5 years / 60,000 milesHonda U.S. warranty	5 years / 60,000 milesToyota limited warranty
Hybrid coverageDifferent	See the hybrid warranty booklet for battery/system termsCoverage terms vary by component and state	8 years / 100,000 milesToyota hybrid-related component warranty
Hybrid batteryData gap	—No source-backed value verified yet	10 years / 150,000 milesToyota hybrid battery warranty

Safety systems

Driver-assistance equipment and context

A2026 Honda

CR-V

Honda Sensing is standard across the 2026 CR-V lineup. IIHS current-generation results remain useful where IIHS explicitly carries the same test rating across model years; SUVLook does not transfer a rating where applicability is unclear.

Collision Mitigation Braking System
Road Departure Mitigation
Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow
Lane Keeping Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition

B2026 Toyota

RAV4

Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 is standard on the all-new 2026 RAV4. Because 2026 is a new generation, SUVLook does not attach prior-generation IIHS crash ratings to this body while waiting for model-specific current-generation results.

Pre-Collision System
Lane Tracing Assist and lane-departure functions
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Available 3D Panoramic View Monitor

Cabin technology

Infotainment, connectivity and convenience

A2026 Honda

CR-V

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available through the current infotainment system.
Wireless phone charging is available on equipped trims.
Sport Touring Hybrid adds Google built-in and a Bose premium audio system.
A 10.2-inch digital instrument display is included on selected upper trims, including TrailSport Hybrid.

B2026 Toyota

RAV4

A 10.5-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia screen is standard; a 12.9-inch display is available.
A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster is standard across the lineup.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported.
The 2026 RAV4 introduces Toyota’s newer multimedia architecture and Arene software platform.

Evidence ledger

Source links and research freshness

AChecked 2026-09-17

2026 Honda CR-V

4 research sources attached to this model-year profile. Row notes in the tables above keep the evidence context for each value.

Honda2026 CR-V model overview and specifications Honda2026 CR-V Build & Price trim information Honda Information Center2026 CR-V detailed specifications IIHSCurrent-generation Honda CR-V safety ratings

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BChecked 2026-09-16

2026 Toyota RAV4

3 research sources attached to this model-year profile. Row notes in the tables above keep the evidence context for each value.

Toyota Newsroom2026 RAV4 launch, powertrain, economy, towing and technology Toyota Newsroom2026 RAV4 current pricing Toyota2026 RAV4 brochure and model specifications

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Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

A2026 Honda

CR-V

Gas models preserve more published cargo volume than the hybrids, so the more efficient powertrain comes with a packaging trade-off.
The LX has substantially more published front headroom than moonroof-equipped trims.
TrailSport Hybrid is the configuration to inspect when all-terrain tires and standard AWD matter more than the highest fuel-economy figure.
The current generation has generous published rear legroom, but seat comfort and driving position still need an in-person fit check.

Research caveat

The approximately 41-inch wheel-housing width and 32-inch hatch-opening height are not presented as Honda factory dimensions. They are supporting physical references from the cargo guide.

B2026 Toyota

RAV4

There is no conventional gas-only 2026 RAV4 in the U.S. lineup, so comparisons with older gas RAV4s need a powertrain reset as well as a body-generation reset.
FWD hybrid models target the highest published fuel-economy figures, while selected AWD grades unlock the 3,500-lb tow rating.
PHEV trims add much more system power and meaningful electric-only range, but also carry a substantial price step over the regular hybrid.
The published 60.5-inch cargo width is a maximum cargo-area field; a rigid box still needs wheel-housing and hatch-opening checks.

Research caveat

Older 2024–2025 RAV4 cargo dimensions belong to the prior body generation. SUVLook does not automatically apply them to 2026.

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