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2026 Toyota RAV4 vs 2026 Honda CR-V

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 · 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

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Vehicle B

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

Full CR-V 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.

ARAV4 has

Maximum towinghigher towing rating by 2,000 lb

BCR-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

=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.

RAV4CR-V

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

From $31,900

$30,920

Overall length2026 Honda CR-V: longer by 3.8 in

181.0 in

184.8 in

Wheelbase2026 Honda CR-V: longer wheelbase by 0.4 in

105.9 in

106.3 in

Overall width2026 Honda CR-V: wider by 0.5 in

73.0 in

73.5 in

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

37.8 in

41.0 in

Front headroomVaries by trim or option; compare the exact configuration

37.7 in

40.0 in LX; 38.2 in moonroof-equipped trims

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

37.8 cu ft

39.3 cu ft

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

69.8 cu ft

76.5 cu ft

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

3,500 lb

1,500 lb gas; 1,000 lb hybrid

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

ARAV4From $31,900LE FWD

BCR-V$30,920LX, before destination

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

EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy

ARAV4Up to 47 city / 40 highway / 43 combined mpgToyota manufacturer estimate

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

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

Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume

ARAV469.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure

BCR-V76.5 cu ftHonda published figure

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

Rear-seat roomRear legroom

ARAV437.8 inToyota current comparison configuration

BCR-V41.0 inHonda U.S. specification

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

Maximum towingMaximum towing

ARAV43,500 lbSpecified AWD hybrid/PHEV grades

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

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

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty

ARAV43 years / 36,000 milesToyota new-vehicle limited warranty

BCR-V3 years / 36,000 milesHonda U.S. 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 Toyota RAV4	B2026 Honda CR-V
Starting MSRPDifferent	From $31,900LE FWD	$30,920LX, before destination
Primary engine / systemDifferent	2.5L four-cylinder hybridFifth-generation Toyota hybrid system	1.5L turbocharged four-cylinderHonda U.S. specification
Primary outputDifferent	226–236 hpFWD / AWD	190 hp1.5L turbo
DrivetrainDifferent	FWD or electronic AWDGrade dependent	FWD or Real Time AWDAvailability depends on trim
Seating	5Toyota U.S. specification	5Honda U.S. specification
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent	37.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure	39.3 cu ftHonda published figure
Maximum cargoDifferent	69.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure	76.5 cu ftHonda published figure
Maximum towingDifferent	3,500 lbSpecified AWD hybrid/PHEV grades	1,500 lb gas; 1,000 lb hybridHonda 2026 CR-V specification by powertrain

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

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

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

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

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

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

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

4 of 5 differ

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

Cabin

Interior space and seating

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

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

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

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

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

Safety

Published safety ratings

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

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

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

Safety systems

Driver-assistance equipment and context

A2026 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

B2026 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

Cabin technology

Infotainment, connectivity and convenience

A2026 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.

B2026 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.

Evidence ledger

Source links and research freshness

AChecked 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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BChecked 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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Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

A2026 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.

B2026 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.

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