2021 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2021 Honda CR-V

Ventura drivers who are in the market for a compact SUV know that the Toyota RAV4 and the Honda CR-V have been fierce competitors since they debuted in the 1990s. These dutiful family-haulers are perfect for storing cargo and transporting passengers to and from appointments around Camarillo. However, many drivers are wondering how the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4 compare in their 2021 model years. Explore the performance and available safety features offered on both vehicles with Ventura Toyota below, then come to our showroom to explore the Toyota RAV4 trim levels in person!

RAV4 vs. CR-V: Performance

Comparing the performance of the Toyota RAV4 vs Honda CR-V shows a significant difference almost immediately. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 offers more available engine power for easier handling on Oxnard roads and a higher towing capacity for pulling trailers, campers, or small boats. Explore the engine specs for each vehicle below:

2021 Toyota RAV4 LE with Front-Wheel Drive

• Engine: 2.5L 4-Cylinder
• Horsepower: 203 hp
• Torque: 184 lb-ft
• Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
• Max Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds

2021 Honda CR-V LX with Front-Wheel Drive

• Engine: 1.5L Turbocharged 
• Horsepower: 190 hp
• Torque: 179 lb-ft
• Transmission: Continuously Variable Transmission
• Max Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds

RAV4 vs. CR-V: Safety Features

Driver assist safety features are becoming standard on many Santa Barbara SUVs. These intelligent safety systems alert drivers to any vehicles or objects that may be in their path so they can avoid a potential collision. The Toyota brand has made their Toyota Safety Sense™ system standard on all of their vehicles – including the Toyota RAV4. Honda offers Honda Sensing® on most of their inventory, but drivers will find that the Toyota RAV4 offers more standard safety features than the Honda CR-V. Explore Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda CR-V safety systems below:

• Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 (TSS 2.0) is standard on all RAV4 configurations. Unlike Honda Sensing, Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 (TSS 2.0) includes Lane Tracing Assistance, Automatic High Beams, Backup Camera with Projected Path, Safety Connect®, Trailer Sway Control (TSC), Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC), and Road Sign Assistance.
• Honda Sensing® comes standard on the 2021 Honda CR-V, but it only offers systems like Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), and Road Departure Mitigation System (RDMS) on its base trim level. 

Take a Test Drive at Ventura Toyota

Comparing the Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda CR-V shows Camarillo drivers that the Toyota RAV4 offers more standard features and more standard power than the Honda CR-V. Explore the Toyota RAV4 in person when you come to Ventura Toyota for a test drive, or see each of the Toyota RAV4 trim levels and RAV4 Hybrid trim levels in our online model showroom. We look forward to putting you behind the wheel of a new Toyota SUV today!

*MSRP excludes the Delivery, Processing, and Handling Fee of $955 for Cars (Yaris HB, Yaris, Yaris iA, 86, Corolla, Corolla HB, Camry, Camry HV, Prius LB, Prius c, Prius Prime, Mirai, Avalon, Avalon HV, Supra), $1,120 for Small/Medium Trucks, SUVs and Van (C-HR, RAV4, RAV4 HV, Highlander, Highlander HV, 4Runner, Sienna, Tacoma), $1,325 for Large SUVs (Sequoia, Land Cruiser), and $1,595 for Large Truck (Tundra). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota’s charge for these services is called the “Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee” and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota’s overall pricing structure. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee.) Excludes taxes, license, title and available or regionally required equipment. The Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX will be higher. The published prices do not apply to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Actual dealer price will vary.