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Do you want a value-packed compact crossover that’s easy to drive, reliable, and has a great set of features? If so, consider the 2024 Honda CR-V and the 2024 Toyota RAV4. Made by renowned manufacturers, they’ve got plenty of space, plus great performance for urban commuting and highway journeys.
Our Honda vs. Toyota competition is here to help pick one over the other. First, we’ll see what each model offers in its interior. Then, we’ll evaluate their performance specifications. Finally, we’ll see what safety features they include.
Also, the 2024 CR-V is the Car and Driver #1 Best Compact SUV right now. To find out more about the 2024 CR-V range, contact our team at Hendrick Honda Easley. We’ll tell you everything about Honda’s compact crossover.
Interior space is key for compact crossover buyers to consider. You’ll be glad to know the 2024 CR-V has up to 104 cubic feet of space. Conversely, the 2024 RAV4 has approximately 99 cubic feet. Both models have power-operated moonroofs available. This option slightly reduces headroom but improves cabin ambiance. If you regularly need to transport passengers in the rear seat, the 2024 CR-V is more suitable. The rear seats also offer a reclining feature for more comfort. Then, every 2024 CR-V has active noise cancelation. The system actively monitors road and engine noise and generates opposing frequencies to quell them. This results in a quieter cabin environment. The 2024 RAV4 doesn’t have these features.
Furthermore, the 2024 CR-V’s dashboard looks more modern and uses higher-quality materials than the 2024 RAV4. Honda also claims to have redesigned the front seats to decrease fatigue on long journeys. Higher trims of both vehicles come with dual-zone automatic climate control, a power-adjustable driver seat, heated front seats, and larger infotainment screens.
Both compact crossovers have standard Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® connectivity, plus Bluetooth®* hands-free and wireless audio. Higher trims add a wireless phone charger, too. The 2024 CR-V also adds rear-seat USB-C charging ports.
The 2024 CR-V has 39 cubic feet of cargo capacity and an adjustable-height trunk floor. Meanwhile, the 2024 RAV4 can carry 38 cubic feet and only has a fixed-height cargo floor. Both compact crossovers also include split-folding rear seats. Fully folding these down provides 77 cubic feet of capacity in the 2024 CR-V. The 2024 RAV4 offers less, at only 70 cubic feet. Plus, the 2024 CR-V gets a larger center console bin between the front seats to augment its large glovebox.
The 2024 Honda CR-V comes with a turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. The engine produces 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet of torque. A CVT gearbox and front-wheel drive are standard. Hill descent control and Honda’s Eco Assist™ system are included for all trims. The latter enables the driver to save fuel by providing visual prompts on how to drive economically.
Honda offers the i-VTM4 real-time all-wheel drive system for any trim. This system can intelligently redirect traction to wheels with the best grip. A three-mode drive selector is standard, too. Modes offered are Econ, Normal, and Snow. Finally, higher trims have a remote engine start feature with climate control. Hence, the cabin can be pre-heated or pre-cooled to a preferred temperature prior to entry.
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 comes with a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. The engine delivers 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. It is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard. Buyers can opt for all-wheel drive.
The Honda Sensing® suite is standard for every 2024 RAV4. It brings features such as a collision mitigation braking system, a driver attention monitor, and adaptive cruise control. Lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and traffic jam assist are also present. Furthermore, a traffic sign recognition system and a forward collision warning system are included. Higher trims get a blind spot information system with a cross-traffic monitor. The 2024 RAV4 has some of these features as part of its Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 suite. However, this isn’t the latest iteration. Both compact crossovers come with a full set of airbags, stability control systems, and child seat anchors in the rear seats.
Our comparison shows why the 2024 Honda CR-V is a class leader. It comprehensively beats the 2024 Toyota RAV4 in all three of our criteria. That’s why you should swing by Hendrick Honda Easley in Easley, SC, and test-drive a 2024 CR-V. Then, we can help you evaluate our array of financing avenues and find what’s best for you.
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