Compare 2016 Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4
2016 Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4 Review
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With similar size and pricing, the 2016 Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4 are rivals for many of the same shoppers. The CR-V, however, it can easily be considered as one of the best seller in its class. A side-by-side comparison shows some definite advantages that make the CR-V a better package. It is especially telling that the critics like the CR-V much better than the RAV4.
2016 Honda CR-V Specs
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Fuel Economy |
26 city/33 hwy mpg * |
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Starting MSRP |
$24,645 |
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Horsepower |
185 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
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Torque |
181 ft-lbs. @ 3,900 rpm |
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Front shoulder room |
58.6 in. |
2016 Toyota RAV4 Specs
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Fuel Economy |
22 city/29 hwy mpg * |
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Starting MSRP |
$25,250 |
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Horsepower |
176 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
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Torque |
172 ft-lbs. @ 4100 rpm |
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Front shoulder room |
57.3 in. |
Performance
Despite having a more powerful engine, the CR-V can best the RAV4 in fuel economy ratings. The CR-V AWD gets 25 mpg city and 31 mpg highway, which is a slight improvement over the RAV4's 24/31 mpg. However, there?s an even starker difference with two-wheel drive. The CR-V 2WD gets 26/33 mpg while the RAV4 2WD gets 22/29 mpg. Clearly the CR-V is an asset to the family budget and the family driver.
Safety
The RAV4 was named Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The 2016 Honda CR-V's Touring is a 2016 IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus. The Plus designation recognizes the Honda Sensing? systems. The exclusive LaneWatch? is Honda?s answer to the blind zone. This camera is embedded in the passenger side mirror. Your turn signal activates this feature, sending an image to the screen. The Honda lane assistant does more than many lane departure systems. It recognizes if the Honda is straying off the road or out of its marked lane. Then it tugs gently to steer the SUV back on course. Both offer a standard rearview camera, but the CR-V offers to upgrade that to a multi-angle system.
Value
From pricing the base edition lower than the RAV4 to earning better fuel economy, the CR-V can definitely be a budget asset. The value proposition continues with features. Although the CR-V base edition is less than the RAV4, the CR-V offers the same list of dash tech. Both have USB ports, Bluetooth, and audio display screens. To that, the CR-V adds steering wheel mounted controls. The Honda CR-V even offers more legroom, headroom, hip room, and shoulder room in the back seat where it counts the most.
Whether you are looking for value, features or quality, the 2016 Honda CR-V is sure to please. Give it a test drive at Hamilton Honda. There's so much more to explore.
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*Based on 2016 EPA mileage ratings mileage/highway estimates and driving range ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your MPGe/MPG and driving range will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors. For additional information about EPA ratings, visit https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/label/learn-more-PHEV-label.shtml .
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