Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs Honda CR-V Hybrid
Side-by-side score breakdown across reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology.
What the Numbers Mean for You
- Fuel: at 15,000 miles/year, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid saves roughly $33/year ($1,280 vs $1,313) — about $165 over five years.
- Recalls: both have 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for these model years.
- Biggest gap — reliability: the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid leads by 0.7 points (9.4 vs 8.7). In practice that means fewer surprise repair bills over the years you own it.
Quick verdict: the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid leads on both long-haul dependability and the driving experience — the main reason to pick the CR-V Hybrid instead is price or personal preference on styling and brand.
Fuel estimates assume 15,000 miles/year at $3.50/gal. Recall counts from NHTSA at page build time. Scores are Carivo's editorial assessment informed by NHTSA, EPA, and manufacturer data — how we score →
