2020 CR-V vs. 2020 RAV4
If you're serious about buying a smaller SUV with plenty of features, space, and capability, you're likely very drawn to the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4. And while the 2020 models of these popular vehicles may seem nearly the same at first glance, their differences point to a clear front runner between the two.
Performance
When you're considering the performance of a vehicle, especially an SUV, it's important to look at more than just the engine size or horsepower the vehicle puts out. The 2020 CR-V is powered by a 190-horsepower turbocharged engine that accelerates quickly and efficiently, but more importantly the CR-V delivers exceptional ride quality that trumps the RAV4 at every turn. The CR-V gracefully steers around tight turns and corners, and the vehicle glosses over bumps and other imperfections in the road with ease. Both vehicles deliver comparable fuel economy in their FWD configurations, and adding and AWD drivetrain decreases the fuel efficiency in both SUVs.
Interior Review
You spend a lot of time in your vehicle, so you'll want to ensure that you're choosing an SUV that has comfortable, soft, supportive seating - and the CR-V has the advantage in this contest. Inside the CR-V's cabin you'll find either high-quality fabric or real-leather upholstery covering the generous seating. The CR-V also offers more legroom to keep everyone comfortable for the duration of your drives. And, because the CR-V offers four streamlined trims compared to the RAV4's confusing six trims, you'll have access to more features and amenities quicker than you would in the Toyota SUV.
The interior of the CR-V also pulls ahead in cargo space, which is an important factor for many drivers. Behind the rear row of the CR-V you'll find 32.9 cubic-feet of space available, and folding the second row of seats opens allows for a generous 75.8 cubic-feet of space. By comparison, the RAV4 only offers 37.6 cubic-feet behind the rear row and 69.8 cubic-feet of space when the rows are folded.
Safety
Nearly every new vehicle on the market these days is equipped with standard driver assistance features to help keep you safe on the roadways. The 2020 CR-V offers a stellar suite of safety features, the Honda Sensing® bundle, that includes road departure mitigation, collision mitigation braking, adaptive cruise control with low speed follow, and lane keeping assist as standard features with blind spot monitoring standard on the second trim and up. The 2020 RAV4 offers Toyota's Safety Sense suite including collision mitigation braking, pedestrian detection, dynamic cruise control, a lane keeping system, automatic high beams, lane tracing assist, and traffic sign detection. Both vehicles scored extremely well in safety and crash tests, so you can rest assured you'll be safe on the roads.
Find the CR-V at Hendrick Honda Bradenton in Bradenton, FL
If you're looking for an SUV that's well-equipped and appointed, and at a remarkably affordable price point, you'd do well to park the 2020 Honda CR-V in your driveway. We have the CR-V and other incredible Honda models in stock at Hendrick Honda Bradenton, and invite you to see these finely engineered vehicles in person at our dealership. Drop in to learn how to drive your very own CR-V home today!
