Toyota Rav 4 hybrid Versus Honda CR-V hybrid | Best SUV twin test
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- This is a face-off between the Toyota Rav 4 and Honda CR-V, I can only drive one car at a time so I brought a great friend of the channel Sinead from Carsireland.ie to help me complete the test.
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Brilliant collaboration between both your channels. Certainly would like to see a few more of these again
Thanks Conor!
I could honestly listen to that girl talk all day. Intelligent, knows what she's talking about and a wonderful accent. Still love your work though Bob :)
I have listened to Sinead talk about cars and it’s true, she knows her stuff.
I have just bought a CRV. Hybrid. During this terrible "Lock Down" I have not been able to travel far. However, I am delighted with this car. It's up there with the best. Your video could do with better sound control. Very informative. Thank you.
Great review Bob and Sinead. I really like the idea of the twin review and the direct comparisons. Very professional, natural and honest review with great chemistry between you both. This is screaming out to become a regular series. Having been both a Toyota and Honda driver over the years (now VW), I think I’d go with the Honda for the slightly superior level of finish and sound deadening etc, as I think a vehicle like this is not necessarily bought for driving performance but on levels of comfort. The lack of Apple carplay/Android auto is astonishing across the Toyota range. The lack of a spare wheel in the Honda is also a big negative in my book. Great job 👍
Plus for the Rav 4, Spare wheel.
Yes I like that as well
When is the last time you changed a tire on a newer car? Its rare to even use. If you do need to change a tire then call the roadside assistance provided by Honda. But not by Toyota.
One week ago I got a flat on a Merc and no spare. Had to get rescued by Mercedes who brought a whole new car, let’s see a consumer get that service! Spare wheel as standard please
@@BobFlavinVideo ewww. Mercedes.. yuck !! Have fun with those repairs.
Obviously nobody not many here can see that the CR-V is 4x4 which is the reason why there is no spare wheel in Honda and one big PLUS for it!
Any way - can not compare these two SUV's - one of them is 4x4!
Hi Bob I am waiting for my new RAV4 Sport to arrive for July thank you and Sinead for a great review have had a test drive loved it very comfortable this will be my forth hybrid all Toyota
Great video. You covered alot of the details for the two cars . But at the end you should have finished off with the MPG or L/100km plus the Irish road tax .
Have a great dayNice! Thanks!
Really liked this review Bob, I’d love to see more of Bob “Tiff Needell” Flavin and Sinéad “Vicky Butler Henderson” McCann. 😁
Seriously, really good review.... I’d have the Honda btw.
OMG! You guys are the best! Best review ever Thank you for taking the time to do this :)
Thanks for the great comparison , here in states we don't have hybrid CR-V nor 2WD hybrid RAV4
What fuel economy did the RAV4 hybrid did in your test?
my favorite part was the lady, still great video too. I really like the new design on Rav4
I recently was looking between the CRV and the Hybrid Rav4 and ended up going with the RAV4. Maybe I drove a wonky Honda but I did not like the ride or handle at all compared to the Rav4 personally.
In the US we don’t have the hybrid CRV yet so if mileage is the important factor you’ll end up at the Rav4 regardless.
Honda’s going downhill. You made the right choice. Toyota knows how to make Hybrids. Honda does not. Ford is coming out with an Escape Hybrid in the US, which is my second choice in this segment.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q Is that right? 🙄
Loved it well done guys 👍.
Thanks fella!
This is an awesome collaboration! Subscribed to both channels and would love to see more of these collaborations in the future. Keep up the great work Sinéad and Bob!
Thanks very much Sydney, `I’ll have to take nicely to Sinead for more!
Back together again ... I think you have some video and sound kinks to work out, but pleeeeeaaaase continue with this kind of format!!! You work well together and it would just add value to both channels!
I just purchased the Rav 4 AWD hybrid in USA and drive it at 1,341 meters above sea level using 85 octane fuel (Euro RON 90)
The RAV 4 hybrid uses a eCVT that operates on a planetary gear system using electric motors to keep the gear at the optimum range.
Planetary gears are stronger and will last longer than the CVT the CRV uses which is a pulley and belt system.
When the belt breaks the CVT will need to be replaced at $5,000 or about £4,000.
I drive 120 kilometers per hour on the freeway and my Rav 4 is much quieter than your hybrid when you accelerated.
I am averaging 41 mpg freeway and around town or 5.7 liters per 100 kilometers.
The only problem with what you wrote is that iMMD doesn`t use the pulley and belt system. It has one coghwheel "gear" for motorway speeds. For lower speeds there is no conventional gearbox at all. The combustion engine produces electricity to add it to the e-motor.
Honda`s system is very similar to Outlander PHEV.
I suggest you make more research ;)
Excellent video lads
Really they should have tested AWD vs AWD, because the RAV4 AWD uses drive to the rear wheels with an electric motor only, no mechanical driveshaft to the rear, so it seems the set up for an FWD must be different and could therefore affect how the vehicle drives on the road. In the US the Hybrid is only available in AWD.
Great review from you both. More like this, please. I owned a 2014 2.2L diesel CRV and used it to tow a large caravan all over Europe for two months a couple of years ago - even up and over the Alps in the snow after one of the major road tunnels was closed. The car never missed a beat. But the CRV is regularly beaten by rivals in car reviews as lagging behind and in need of better tech, spec and handling. The usual conclusion is very reliable but boring. Personally, I prefer reliability and safety over everything else. Land Rover models are regularly praised with little or no mention of the appalling reliability. So form over substance seems to win most of the time. I am now looking to change by VW Golf for an SUV with AWD for the soft off roading capability for my many ventures into the often rocky and muddy countryside. A difficult choice as no one car is best at everything. My shortlist at present includes the Kia Sportage, Skoda Karoq, and Seat Alteca. The VW Tiguan was another possibility but it just seems to be a slightly jacked up over-priced Golf - and ugly at that.
RAV4 hybrid is 5 of 5 * for the “small” SUV. RAV 4 Hybrid- is a “blockbuster “.
Great review, based on what I saw here, I'd probably go CRV. As to the reviewers, they are both Dubs I think.
We like knobs also and leg/headroom are very important musts.
I don't know what the final specs will be here in the USA, but what I liked about the RAV4 is you can get the Hybrid in the lower trim specs and for a relatively good price. The CRV only seems to be coming here in a high spec. which makes it poor value you me, I don't want to pay a fortune for all the bells and whistles on something that isn't a luxury vehicle or to be used in that way. As for power tailgates, unless you are vertically challenged, or terminally lazy the tediously slow closing is just not worth it for the convenience of being able to open it when your hands are full. Also if the trunk is full and stuff has shifted against the tailgate, it's hard to gently open the gate and hold stuff in place while you open it.
Excellent job, you two. And yes, that woman could literally cuss me out all day long and I'd be like "keep talkin' ". Very cool accent.
I'm surprised to see Rav4 2 wheel drive models there. In the US they are all AWD. Also, I believe the CRV has leather upholstery as an option whereas in the US Toyota only offers their imitation leather (Softex). From what I could see of the Rav4 you tested, it was the Softex with fabric inserts. I am waiting for the CRV to be available here. I will probably go with the CRV because I prefer real leather.
SINEAD & THE CRV HYBRID ARE THE WINNERS!
My choice is Honda
22:06 - Yes, please, on the twin testing, it brings another level and a different view to each car, when comparing it to its closest market rival. As far, as the "which one do you prefer", I'm most definitely NOT in favor of the SUV/Crossover, etc. hype booming worldwide and I'll be sticking with the traditional sedans (ordered the new Camry Hybrid already).
Besides, it makes perfect sense, because the manufacturers are trying to lure their customer base back into the "car segment" and they are really stepping up their game with the latest sedans - just look at the Toyota Camry and the Peugeot 508 for example, etc.
Also, at least in my country (Bulgaria), the Rav4 Hybrid is just about ~500 Euro more expensive for the base model relative to the Camry Hybrid, however it lacks SO many things that base Camry gets. Example, the Rav4 Hybrid doesn't have neither parking sensors, nor a camera in the base trim. It doesn't get automatic windscreen wipers either, it doesn't get a warning for low windscreen fluid, it doesn't get the 7" multimedia center screen like the Camry and it lacks the factory tinted windows relative to the Camry Hybrid... So it's a fairly easy choice in some markets, as long as you don't follow the hype blindly :)
Drving CRV since 2010.Love it.Drove only 62000km.... But now thinking of buying an electric...so will be sad to sell it. .Any one intrested?
I tested both and at the time I tested RAV 4 hybrid it was available with AWD and that was the clincher, I get average 49.5mpg around town but don't drive it hard, it has 222bhp on the AWD, not huge difference between front WD (219) and AWD (222), but AWD helps take a little sloppyness out of corners. RAV is better
Not “RAV is better” at all…..that’s is not factual, it’s only “better” according to your taste and in your opinion.
So no, that doesn’t mean it’s actually “better”, whatsoever! 🙄
Do more vids with sinead
We are talking about it
Why do they pronounce it as Tie-ota? Is this the same brand we know as Toyota?
She said the consumption on crv was 6.4 and rav4?
I like it.
RAV4 doesn't support Android phones which is a big chunk of phone users around the world. CRV does. Toyota's voice recognition is never going to be as good as Google and the only way to update Toyota maps is to pay money for yearly updates while using Google Maps is free. It wouldn't surprise me if the reason for that is Toyota is thinkering like BMW with charging a fee per year for CarPlay.
Oh yeah... The Honda would be my choice in this test
Camera angles are terrible. You aren't showing the actual car and the features you're using!!
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Greetings from the states. Kind of hard to understand you guys, but nice review nonetheless.
CRV for me please.
Thanks for your video. No CRV for me because of its tiny 1.5 turbo engine which I am doubtful it will last more than 100K miles. I brought the RAV4 instead.
its 2.0 petrol engine in hybrid ,not 1.5 turbo
Home crv is the best
For me,fast speaking and their accents are difficult.
Are you an A cup or B cup ? Just wondering
Rav4 is better!!
Speaking so fast, do not understand several words.
What is the mpg for the rav4 and the cr-v
Our Rav 4 hybrid AWD 2019 in USA consumes 5.7 liters per 100 kilometers or 41 mpg on the freeway driving 75 mph (120 kilometers) and around town stopping and starting often at traffic lights.
Russell Condie Just take note that the US version is quoted as 41miles per (US)gallon, which is equivalent to approx 50 miles per (UK)gallon
Yes 41 city and 38 highway US gallons (I'm in Canada so 50 miles per Imperial gallon is correct)
You didn’t even race, thus not answering the most important questions.
RAV4 hands down 🖐😎🖐
Two votes for the RAV!
I like your Knobs! 🤣
WHat a lovely irish lass. Great review(s) as well.
The CR-V has shopping bag hooks in the boot. They are flush mounted underneath the taillights on the inside - you just have to flick them out...
That's what makes them the "deadliest" and most intimidating vehicles on the market, as she says, features like shopping bag hooks. LOL!
The two absolute best car reviewing channels, ever! Cheers to you both and thank you both for the epic good reviews!
Thank you Pennywise and thanks for the Sunday Service questions as well!
They compare two hybrids and they fail to compare gas mileage. How was that helpful.
Peter Masson great rack though!
2.0L engine will give you more gas than 2.5L
Not necessarily. I have that 2.5 in my Lexus hybrid and it's great on fuel, way better that 6.4 in summer.
No knee room comparison as well.
@@carlosgj1308 the 2,5l engine will work less than the 2.0 l
"Lets examine your interior" 😂😂 I hope this series continues, always nice to have some frame of reference when reviewing a car.
The Honda is better looking and quite at speed
Please do more reviews with Sinead. That was heaps of fun and good to have two different perspectives. A compact or family hatchback comparison would be great.
Strange these reviewers don't refer to the manual before they review the vehicle to at least understand what the functions or usb ports are used for. Instead they make condescending comments to mislead viewers that the brand or model loses their approval. Amateur reviewers.
Excellent comparison! I test drove both and the Honda just edged it for me mainly for the space inside but I also rather like its looks. Found the RAV 4 a touch aggressive looking. But it was very very close!
It’s a tough choice Oasim, I nearly picked the Honda!
@@BobFlavinVideo Definitely it was close Bob! The Hyundai Tucon was also a contender but these two were neck and neck. Funny enough another attractive prospect of the CRV is that in Rome literally nobody has one so I want to stand out haha!
The best looking Rav4 is the Trail gas model (Adventure in the USA) as it doesn't have that over-aggressive look front end and the rims on it are super nice!
Sorry Bob she is much prettier than you. And the CRV has more style than the Rav 4
Sorry bob, Sinead wins hands down!!!!!
Oh was there cars in the video😁
Great review way better than anything being put out in the UK where it seems to be more about personality over substance and content...ye work very well together
Cheers Billy!
Yeah
I have a RAV4 trail I'm very appy with it. Spacious cab. The trunk I'm glad it is smooth and hard plastic I'm glad for this easy for cleening.
Adrian Rimann true , experts wants leather in trunk for what ?
Grim choice as both are unpleasant to look at and drive... And they are not exactly cheap...
Rav4 can fit a full sized spare tire if you want, they complain about the plastic back but it is so easy to clean now especially with all the crap I have to put in the back from camping, hiking, and work.
I enjoyed this, guys. Nice, detailed, fun review!! I prefer the CRV. Lots of love from Jamaica.
Is it even better for our health if we subscribe to Sinead's channel?
Have a dIesel CRV EX model 2017 brilliant car, considering a crv hybrid, as not impressed with the 2019 RAV4 hybrid that I drive as a company car.
From the spec here I think the CRV using same technology as my 2018 Accord hybrid. I like the fact that, like my Accord, CRV doesn’t have auto or cvt transmission. I would take CRV over RAV4 for this reason.
Love the Irish accent... Sinead
Sorry friends...went to have a close look at BOTH Models....NO CONTEST, the Honda CR-V has a Leather Interior, and guess what TOYOTA HAS NO OPTION OTHER THAN A BLACK INTERIOR...Ridiculous....G.A.R.
The Toyota is a bit ugly, the first time I saw a CRV I didn't care for the looks but I've found its grown on me and its the one I would prefer.
Super review, Bobs always good and so is the gorgeous Irish colleen. That's why I just had to watch it again, she's lovely.
This was very thorough. Great review for those considering both models with hybrid CRV coming to the US this winter.
Great review. You should do more of these one car vs another. I just ordered the CRV because I agree with Sinead about it being a better , more refined drive.
Tricky prefer looks of Toyota but Honda overall.
Then comes down to price ie which car is cheapest to buy 2nd hand 1-2 years old.
Have 2010 1.4t good condition to part exchange.
Problem is Suv overpriced0eve.,,, 2nd hand compared to hatch due to fashion change!
I have the CR-V hybrid. I loved this review. Both are great cars. Both are great presenters. Well done guys. Young lady, you are right!
Great review and thank you for the inside info on both cars. For me the CRV just because it looks better and gives a more premium feel.
What is the consumption figures for the RAV4? Did I skip it on the video or Bob forgot to mention?
They didn't mention it but I hear the RAV4 does a bit better
Tailgate closing race, and your Honda CR-V Hybrid wins mine does not have a hybrid but it does look the same
What a Lovey Lady👍 ive drove the rav4 hybird limited and loved it but waiting this spring or summer for the CRV hybird to come out👍👍👍
Toyota basically put hybrids on the map
14:14 - hm, actually they are retro-fitting Apple CarPlay in the 2018 Camry models in the USA already :)
I like the CRV did you also notice the doors open wider in the back seats .
What if you’re listening to music? Do you ever hear road noise? Is this road noise concern just about maintaining sleeping kids in the back?
Great review got myself the RAV4!!!
Tested both. Really enjoyed CR-V with its comfy seats and quiet interior but ordered a RAV4. Same spec with a trade in bonus Toyota was around 5k euro cheaper and better looking in my opinion. Couldn't justify this price difference and buy Honda. Great show! :)
Same here. I would like a mixture of both, the driver assistance aids on the Honda were hugely superior to the Toyota ones and the Honda had a marginally better ride but the Toyota is still financially more compelling, as well as the far lower CO2 figure.
We drove a Rav 4 Hybrid LE and were disappointed in it's driving dynamics. It does not come close to a 'driver's car". A Sienna SE drives better, and a 4th Generation Prius 3 Touring is superior, also. So, the question is begged: why did they leave out the engaging experience? Toyota is finally learning to stop producing "numb-driving vehicles", but NOT this model, in the face of the Honda experience. The Honda CRV awaits our comments. Thanks for a good review. PS...I subscribed.
Darrell Borland good to know. Subjective factors like drinking experience are important.
she's beautiful. forget about suv
What kind of real fuel efficiency were you getting Bob. I think the Honda looks nicer but its kinda average looking. You will notice engine noise and boot use more often than nets and interior trim
Love the twin test Bob. Great job.
Honda can drive in snow, over muddy terrain it’s 4x4 which means you have that extra piece of mind.
You're crazy not to pay a little extra for all wheel drive in Canada. I owned 2 1999 Honda all wheel drive CRVs. The manual transmission one was my fave (I called it my snow buggy because it could go through deep snow easily). Both vehicles ended up getting over 370,000km. Original exhaust system (stainless steel) original struts. The mighty CRV is one of the best cars ever made. They always seem a tad more upscale than the Rav but clearly they are both brilliant long lasting vehicles.
Oh yeah... The Honda would be my choice in this test
Conor Crowley don’t do it. Trust me.
she hot
The wood can be changed for a type of brushed metal but its costs you. I think it should be a free option Honda!!
I found the seat bases too short in the crv....very uncomfortable after a long journey. Not tried the RAV4
Great twin test. The conversation style in the car I think works best as opposed to two separate presentations. Not quite Kirsty and Phil but loved the way Sinead keeps her powder dry at the beginning and then gives Bob both barrels at the end 🤣
these people don't know anything about the specs of the car
Those tailgates are ridiculous, why do we even need them?
She looks so American vs he looks straight up Brit like
We are both Irish with shamrocks stamped on us ☘️
Sinéad would be good on your series with the barber lad. Great review as always. I'm heading over to subscribe to cars ireland aswel.👍
All new TopGear trio?
@@BobFlavinVideo The Next Gear would wipe the floor with TopGear! Presenters with actual personalities. . . .