2020 Toyota RAV4 vs 2020 Honda CR-V

Which SUV is better: RAV4 or CR-V?

When you buy a sedan, then the engine is for fun, but an SUV is intending to put that engine to work. That’s why the extra horsepower in the RAV4 will come in handy. Not only does its 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine outpace the 1.5-liter of the CR-V in terms of horsepower, but it also delivers more torque too at 184 pound-feet compared to 179 pound-feet from the CR-V.

That engine power gives the RAV4 standard 1,500 pounds of towing capacity. The CR-V offers that capacity as an available option, however, the RAV4 has another trick up its sleeve. The Adventure trim of the RAV4 actually gives you 3,500 pounds of towing capacity.

When it comes to features, the RAV4 comes out on top once again. To give you greater phone connectivity, the RAV4 provides standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto at every trim level from the LE on up. If you want the same features on the CR-V you will have to go up a trim level and pay more money. As a luxury option on the highest trim levels, the RAV4 gives you ventilated front seats to cool down your interior on a hot day. This feature is not available on the CR-V at all.