2024 Honda CR-V vs. Toyota RAV4

In the bustling city of San Angelo, residents often face a choice between two popular compact SUVs: the 2024 Honda CR-V and the 2024 Toyota RAV4. At Little Honda, we understand the significance of making a well-informed decision. That’s why we provide this thorough analysis, focusing on essential factors like cargo space, performance, and the fuel efficiency of these respected models.

Honda CR-V vs. RAV4: Cargo Space

When it comes to cargo space, the 2024 Honda CR-V stands out against the Toyota RAV4. Offering a spacious 76.5 cubic feet when the second-row seats are folded, the Honda CR-V exceeds the Toyota RAV4’s 69.8 cubic feet, giving drivers in Midland a significant advantage. 

Even with the seats upright, the Honda CR-V maintains a nearly 6-cubic-foot lead, ensuring plenty of room for daily errands and weekend getaways. Key dimensions of the Honda CR-V’s interior include:

• Passenger Volume: Up to 106 cubic feet
• Cargo Space (Rear Seats Up/Down): Up to 39.3 cubic feet / 76.5 cubic feet
• Headroom (1st/2nd): 40.0 inches / 38.2 inches
• Legroom (1st/2nd): 41.3 inches / 41 inches
• Shoulder Room (1st/2nd): 57.9 inches / 55.9 inches
• Hip Room (1st/2nd): 55.6 inches / 52.6 inches

Passengers in the Honda CR-V experience generous legroom, with 41 inches in the rear seats, nearly matching that of the front. Moreover, the rear seats can be easily folded flat, providing up to 76.5 cubic feet of cargo space. In contrast, rear passengers in the Toyota RAV4 may feel somewhat confined with 37.8 inches of legroom.

Honda CR-V vs. RAV4: Performance & Fuel Economy

When looking at performance and fuel efficiency between the CR-V and RAV4, the 2024 Honda CR-V emerges as the better option, especially in city driving. This means fewer trips to the fuel pump in Abline or Odessa. Key performance and fuel economy figures for the Honda CR-V include:

LX, EX, and EX-L Models

• 190-hp turbocharged engine
• Available in both front-wheel and all-wheel-drive options
• 28 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined (FWD)***
• 27 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 29 mpg combined (AWD)***

Honda CR-V Hybrid Trims

• 43 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, and 40 mpg combined
• Hybrid powertrain with a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine and 2 electric motors
• Total system horsepower of 204, ensuring an extended range

2024 RAV4

• 203-hp four-cylinder engine.
• Front-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive is available on specific trims
• 27 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined (FWD)****
• 41 mpg city, 38 mpg highway, and 40 mpg combined (Hybrid)****

Test-Drive the 2024 Honda CR-V at Little Honda

In the Honda CR-V vs. RAV4 comparison, the 2024 Honda CR-V stands out as the preferred choice, providing ample cargo space and impressive features. To experience everything the Honda CR-V offers, schedule a test drive at Little Honda. Alternatively, explore our showroom for detailed information about each 2024 Honda CR-V trim and hybrid option.

*MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $1,350 destination charge, and accessories. Dealer prices may vary. MSRP does not include $455 charge for premium colors.

**Starting MSRP excludes manufacturer, distributor and dealer options, taxes, title and license and dealer fees and charges. Also excludes the Delivery, Processing and Handling of $1,095 for Cars (Corolla, Corolla HV, Corolla HB, GR Corolla, Camry, Camry HV, Prius, Prius Prime, Toyota Crown, Mirai, GR86, GR Supra), $1,350 for Entry SUV/Small SUV (Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross HV, RAV4, RAV4 HV, RAV4 Prime, bZ4X), $1,395 for Mid SUV/Van (4Runner, Venza, Highlander, Highlander HV, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander HV, Sienna, Land Cruiser, Toyota Crown Signia), $1,495 for Small Pickup (Tacoma), $1,850 for Large Pickup/Large SUV (Tundra, Tundra HV, Sequoia). (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” and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota’s overall pricing structure and may be subject to change at any time. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling.) The Delivery, Processing and Handling in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX may vary. The published prices do not apply to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Dealer price will vary.

***28 city/34 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 2WD LX, EX & EX-L trims. 27 city/32 highway/29 combined mpg rating for AWD LX, EX & EX-L trims. 43 city/36 highway/40 combined mpg rating for the 2WD Sport & Sport-L Hybrid trims. 40 city/34 highway/37 combined mpg rating for AWD Sport, Sport-L & Sport Touring Hybrid trims. Based on 2024 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery-pack age/condition (hybrid trims) and other factors.

****EPA-estimated 27 city/35 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 2024 RAV4 LE FWD, XLE FWD, XLE Premium FWD and Limited FWD; EPA-estimated 27 city/34 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 2024 RAV4 LE AWD; EPA-estimated 27 city/33 highway/29 combined mpg rating for 2024 RAV4 XLE AWD and XLE Premium AWD; EPA-estimated 25 city/33 highway/28 combined mpg rating for 2024 RAV4 Adventure and Limited AWD; EPA-estimated 25 city/32 highway/28 combined mpg rating for 2024 RAV4 TRD Off-Road. EPA-estimated 41 city/38 highway/39 combined mpg rating for 2024 RAV4 Hybrid LE, Hybrid XLE, Hybrid XLE Premium, Hybrid SE, Hybrid XSE and Hybrid Limited; EPA-estimated 38 city/35 highway/37 combined mpg rating for 2024 RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.