@@hassanjamal4212 Cloth seats (and unventilated leather seats) still get stuffy because the material and backing foam don't allow any of the hot, trapped air in the seat to circulate out. Ventilated seats actively move air so after a few minutes they're cooler than other seats.
I chose the Rav4 but went for the Hybrid though. All about the fuel economy for me but it's actually faster than the gas Rav4. Gotta love the electric motor instant power.
I tested both and you can't compare, the CRV is way more spacious more comfortable with bigger front seats, more leg and head room especially in the back and bigger cargo area, interior finish in the CRV looks more premium, Toyota more plastic and cheap looking also better visibility all around when driving.
Went shopping for a cuv for the gf 2 months ago and ended up choosing the CRV EX. Long story short we both wanted the Rav4 but then test drove 2 of them and went straight back to the Honda dealership bec we agreed the CRV drove better and was more comfortable to live with. Plus she ultimately decided that the Honda was the one she really wanted.
the rav4 also has a huge aftermarket and community now. lifts, modular roof racks, and there's even a few companies making off-road bumpers and rock sliders. mini overlanders!!
@@nofyfb123 well if you ever did, you’d be pretty impressed. mine has taken me to some amazing places on off-road trails. they are much more capable than people realize
@@basedury I agree - they are very capable but they are unibody rather than frame and, therefore, are not nearly as sturdy as 4Runners or Tacomas. I was VERY impressed how my RAV handled snow and ice this winter on STOCK "low resistance" tires but - again - I don't want to damage unprotected undercarriage off-roading.
I will never stop saying that they need another Element. The Passport just is not it, and the Element actually brought useful practicality to everyone.
@@lunisce the Passport is a different category of car. Midsize 2-row SUV while the Element was a compact boxy sedan-like crossover. Basically a Kia Soul with more reliability, flexibility, and ruggedness.
We had an element. I forget what they called it...but it had like AWD when needed. The hauling capacity was crazy. We took the back seats out and picked up a used full size washer and dryer from about 45 mins away and drove home with both of them in the back at the same time...with the door completely closed. It was a great car. However, the AC unit went out...and we found out that the part was expensive and hard to get to...it was a combined part...condenser/dryer and parts and labor it was going to be over $2000....in 2010s money. The only car Honda made with that specific part....so...I didn't have AC for 2 years. Other than that...really good. I think I got 28 combined mpg.
I bought a RAV4 Prime earlier this year. Personally I like some looks aspects of the CR-V better but overall the RAV4 especially Prime edged it out in my books.
I also got a Prime this year and it's my first car that I've really loved. It's somehow both the perfect city car and perfect roadtrip car. I've had at least 3 people say they want one after riding around in it.
I wasn't too happy when trans in my crv failed @36,200 mi, and honda sent me marching because it was out of warranty by... 200 miles. Screw that happiness!
How do you guys decide on which trims to review? As a budget customer, I usually wouldn't purchase the Top trims because they're way more expensive as compared to a mid trim. We understand that you can only review a limited number of cars given the time, but for the most popular cars, such as Civic, CRV, Corolla and RAV4, it would be useful to review a few budget trims as well. Great work!
I bought a CRV sport last week and drove to Edmonton. From Edmonton I drove my friends new Rav4 Limited to Jasper. Comparing the two the Rav 4 had a harder ride, and reved hard when over taking. The CRV had better torque delivery for overtaking. The CRV had a softer ride and the auto drive mode with the lane assist was waay better. The RAV 4 lane assist kept on adjusting and was really a safety hazard at times. The RAV 4 had better all round cameras for reversing. But not needed if you do old school parking using the cameras. Overall I preferred the CRV. Day to day driving it was softer and easier to throw around. I love your channel, but please please please keep in mind the target demographic when reviewing the vehicles. Ive looked at so many SUV video reviews and they cover things that are not relevant to my buying needs. The Rav 4 was faster in your review, but in the real world, I drove in the mountains. We had a truck veer into our lane when we were overtaking(we had a child in the car). I floored it, the RAV4 gave high revs and no actual torque. On the CRV, the the torque delivery was waay better and better suited for over taking in hard situations as I described. Both are good vehicles, but redo the review with a road trip with a 10 year old child. Different pros and cons come out with both vehicles.
I still prefer the older gen RAV4’s and CRV’s with the tire on the back, they looked so much better and unique and were short (for parking in tight spaces) while giving plenty of storage space, leg room, and head room to passengers. These feel like they’ve lost all the magic/practicality of the older gens with these newer ones
I bought a2012 at the beginning of the year, 50k miles, 4wd and I love it. Only complain I have is the 4 speed automatic transmission, i with it was 5, and it’d be perfect. I specifically bought it automatic Bc of my long commute.
I own a 2nd gen 2003 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD. Currently at 143,000 miles. It still runs strong and blows cold ac. Simple car and easy car to work on DIY.
Mine took a dirt nap @36,200 mi. But the worst part was that honda refused to fix the trans because it was out of warranty... by 200 miles. NEVER AGAIN!
I own a 2017 Honda CRV 2.4 AWD 7-Seater (very 1st edition of Gen5). After having it daily driven, my issues with it are... - Acceleration lag - No Seat Memory - No Sunroof - Small LCD Touchscreen head unit As for the economy mode turned on, it'll just give you a smoother throttle response. It doesn't really improve fuel economy (as for my experience)
Been driving a '15 CR-V since I got my permit. Not an exciting car by any means but a great set of training wheels for my first few years. Can't recommend it enough if you're going for the suburban mom aesthetic
I’ve always been a Honda guy and still love them. I’m giving my folks my 2011 CRV EXL with 140,000 miles on it and I trust it will work for them for years to come. That said, I’m buying a 2021 Rav 4 TRD. A couple reasons. Towing is up to 3500 pounds. Good size disc brakes. Oversized radiator, transmission cooler and 150 amp alternator. 8 speed transmission means it will be easier on the engine. I’m 65 and it’s the lady car I’m planning on owning, so buying new and maintaining it from mile one is important to me. Looking forward to trying the heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel in the winter and all the optional off rode settings. Sounds like great gas mileage as well. Lastly, the style of the Rav 4 is mush better in my opinion. Either make wins, it’s all personal choice
I think one major thing that people often overlook when comparing these two is that Honda uses real leather in the CR-V while Toyota puts Leatherette in the RAV4.
I am not impressed when a herd of cows gave their lives for a vehicle. Not to mention "real" leather is not very practical - it cracks over the years, and I have seat covers anyways.
Rav4 is easily better. CRV is still good but drives pretty crappy and has that groany noise when you try to floor it and lack of power. RAV4 also trumps over CRV because Rav4 has hybrid powertrain whereas CRV lacks that (in the canadian market). CRV has the only advantage is interior and cargo space is slightly more spacious, but that's about it. Also, RAV4 is way better looking (especially the XSE trim) there is no competition.
Nothing about the RAV4 looks more luxurious. Functional yes but in no way is it luxurious. And to say that because it has red trim?!? That’s such an odd thing to say lmao
@@sullyFL To be fair though, only the front two doors on the CR-V have soft touch plastic, while all four on the RAV4 have it. Same thing with the Accord and Pilot. And that's not to mention the rattling issues some Civic and Insight owners are experiencing. I mean I like Honda, but they've definitely let their quality slip.
I am in minority here but I don't care about luxury too much. Practicality, quality, and reliability are my cups of tea, and honda can hold Toyota's beer in those departments.
I own the exact RAV4 you were testing here. Got it in January. I had to custom order and wait 2 months for it - the Lunar Rock with white roof and weather package were nowhere to be found in CA. My favorite things are the cooling seats... and the brake hold feature for traffic (Los Angeles). I also love the safety features. Out the door I was at nearly 50k (ouch!)... but this vehicle will reliably take me thru retirement in a mountainous area - and that was the plan. I still absolutely love the way it looks... not a soccer mom SUV. :)
The sports cars are cool, but it's nice to see you guys do mainstream car reviews so that people can decide what to buy, that they can actually afford.
the crv and rav4 are crossovers. the rav4 is built more rugged (somewhat offroad dna), the crv is a performance vehicle for the road and will only perform best on the road. both will last long. can you compare the bronco and the jeep wrangler side by side? or the 4runner to the ford explorer although they seem mis-match? probably when the timberline explorer shows up.
We've been all Honda since 1989, but in this case I'd go for the Toyota, simply because I think the 2.5 8-speed will hold up longer and better than the 1.5 Turbo CVT.
Scoty Kilmer from Texas,after more than 50 years of experience as a mechanic He says Honda has the best engine.(Scoty has its chanal on yutube).BUT! !! This turbo engine 1.5 is a total failure.After 50-60000 km, starts mixing oil and fuel.All those who want to buy a honda car, Should avoid the Accord, Insight, civic, and CR-V models with this 1.5 turbo engine.Only good option is civic with regular 2.0 engine.CR-V models all have only this engine. What a nonsense.I hope that is possible to buy Accord with regular 2.0 engine. CR-V is a great car but with an old 2.4 engine.
@@miroslavvarga3707incorrect information. There was nothing magically happening after 60k miles regarding oil dilution. There were some issues with the 2017 version regarding some oil dilution in very cold climates with people driving short distances before the engine warmed up. Honda made some adjustments and claim the issue has been resolved. Yes, there are SOME people claiming it’s not resolved, but many others who own CRVs are not seeing an issue. One solution is to change the oil a little sooner than the recommended 5,000 miles.
I used to be one too. Until my - made in Japan!!! - crv trans took a dirt nap @36,200mi, and honda refused even to participate in repairs because it was "out of warranty". Next day I was driving a 4Runner that I still have and love dearly after 17 years/250,000mi. No more hondas for me. Ever.
Just bought a CRV, I thought the infotainment system was laggy at first but if you go to settings you just have to change the sensitivity! Works way faster now
@@baophung7311 they gave high marks for the Acura RDX2019. I bought because of them. Also was impressed with pricing comparison to rav4 came out to same pricing. Love my RDX and speed and handling. Love to hear their perspective on the new MDX now.
I bought a RAV4 Hybrid Limited edition recently. Slightly slightly punchier than the non-Hybrid engine, but not by much, but just fantastic fuel economy. There were no Primes in this part of the world at the time of purchase so I went with the regular Hybrid. Still a great SUV. Can’t wait to see the CR-V refresh.
I have the same. I was thinking 2020 Venza actually but availability was non existent. I’m thinking the rav is the better choice for me right now at least. I got it in 1 week in Hamilton. Got lucky.
@@petermacdonald6332 Actually I found out that the non-hybrid may be slightly punchier because of its 8-speed transmission. I’m totally not liking the CVT transmission in the hybrids whatsoever. Should’ve learned my lesson when I sold my 1.5T CVT Civic 😟
I have a 2014 CRV that has grocery hooks in the trunk and captain chair armrests in the front. The armrest I’m really disappointed they got rid of, the grocery hooks is just a weird cost cut 🤔
One thing to watch out for in the RAV4, at 6' 3" I had some serious headroom issues in the passenger's seat of the RAV4 we test drove. So if you're of the taller persuasion and might be riding shotgun from time to time, take that into consideration.
@@MasterElite403 That was my thought as well. It seemed like there'd be no problem looking at the vehicle from the outside, but inside the vertical space was pretty lacking.
Hm. I'm also 6'3" and sat in the back of my uncle's 2019 Rav-4 and I don't recall having much issues. Then again, my uncle's Rav didn't have a sunroof so that probably helped with headroom.
Both are excellent vehicles. Both are very reliable. Since I'm a Canuck, I'm happy to say both are built in CANADA! We know that our ISO standards (Quality Control) in Canada are legendary. So just make sure the sticker says "Built in Canada" and you're good to go with either one!
Actually, no. Some Toyotas are built in the US, and some - like mine - are built in Japan with 90% Japanese components. I saw a honda sticker stating that its trans was made in Malaysia. Not my cup of tea - if I wanted a ford or chrysler, I would've bought one. Instead, I bought a RAV4 MADE IN JAPAN.
The huge LED tail lights on my 2018 CRV Touring are nothing but impressive. The LED headlights in it are extremely good. The only thing I do not like about it is the CVT transmission even though it is one of the better CVT's on the market. Aside from that I run it off of 93 octane and swapped in a K&N air filter. I have seen 50.5 mpg on the highway with this combination. Best thing about mine is that it is paid for. Plan on having it a long time.
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Buying cars nowadays it’s so difficult, if they don’t have cvt they have some kind of turbo, or they’re hybrid, parts that will give out after 100k miles, maybe the days of buying a car to keep for 10 + years are over.
I don't think any of those reduce reliability these days. Priuses have used NiMH batteries, eCVTs, and brake-by-wire for 20 years and have been incredibly reliable. At this point reliability is determined by the company more than the technology.
Where i live Rav 4 is almost double the price of CRV you can get a CRV for 25k USD while the cheapest entry level Rav 4 for 35K USD. It’s all due to having one dealer controlling the market.
I’ve had many (15?) over the past 20 years, and I have to say that my 2017 CR-V EX-L is the best all-around vehicle I’ve owned --> 35-40 mpg, zero to 70 is very smooth, quiet, and powerful …. cargo space is immense, street price is still good (under $30k for a 2021). The only thing it is missing is ventilated seats.
@@namvet1968 I wouldn’t. The hybrid is over $5,000 more and the highway mileage is not any better. The city mileage is where the hybrid shines (10 mpg better), but even then it would take a lot of driving or a lot of years to make up for the $5,000 price difference. How the Honda engineers managed to make a 1.5 turbo/cvt run so smoothly, quietly, and powerful is a testament to their advanced skills. It is no wonder that Honda has not changed the CR-V very much since 2017.
@@namvet1968 Honda has made very few changes to the CR-V since the 2017 model, and I think the reason is because there’s not much left to improve upon. A larger 3-row version for the U.S. market maybe, although it would cut into Pilot sales.
So far I am happy with my CR-V 2022 EXI bought it 3 weeks ago , still learning the computer system for music and phone system and the Econ . Need to go back to the dealer. But after all nice SUV
We recently purchased a RAV4 Hybrid. We are very satisfied with it. The ECVT works wonderful. I never thought I would say that. Plus Toyota makes their own Transmissions & ECVTs. They are very well engineered. They are not a conventional CVT. They are a Planetary Gear Box. No pulleys or belts in them. Being that it is a Hybrid the acceleration is pretty good. *EDIT:* We did NOT pay above sticker.
@@davidt3880 that’s not even true mate, the honda has the true AWD system in the hybrid vs an E-AWD in the toyota which really impacts capability and the difference in MPG is essentially none. And the Honda will always handle better than the toyota so?
@@xray40gamez75 they are different AWD...but the E-AWD holds its own. But let's give it to Honda even though it's their FIRST AWD hybrid...it's it's arguably no better than E-AWD... Honda has worse mpg by 4-5mpg Worse power Worse towing Worse battery warranty And worst of all....no plugin hybrid option. You're out of your element mate.
@@davidt3880 physical AWD is very different in its capability so they are veryyy different. that type of MPG is very negligible and completely matters about how you drive. horsepower doesn’t matter on a hybrid it’s for efficiency if you want power get a sports car 💀. If you get a hybrid why would you tow? that like cancels out the efficiency of it… The batteries will last forever so it doesn’t matter
The Tucson would have electrical problems and engine problems when it gets 5 years old because they put a lot of tech in their cars and their engines keep setting on fire.
Toyota and Honda have their fair share of issues too! And these cars are now 4 - 5 years old. The crv has a fuel pump recall, causes loss of power (dangerous while driving). Similar recall for toyota/Lexus. All 3 manufacturers have good reliability.
Thanks for sharing all the great info. I went ahead and got a CRV EX model as it felt more comfortable driving and sitting wise compared to RAV 4, considering I am 6’2”.
We’ve owned 2 CRVs. They were fine family cars. That being said, every generation of this model seems to get uglier. I’d go with the Rav4 for several reasons, but one is because it’s a better looking vehicle.
I have an old model of each in the driveway right now. They last forever. On a modern version, a CVT or a Turbo would be a choice that I would be cautious of for longevity.
rav4 does have memory seats. my limited has it. the adventure trim missing some features due to being not that high of a trim level. shoulda tested the limited
Their whole point was that they were testing models at an identical, more affordable price point. (Not to mention test fleets might not have other trims available.)
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What’s a Te-Yota? 😂💀 jokes
Yuri, what is your CVT history
*I'm team Toyota, thank Scotty Kilmer*
To me, the Honda looks better and handle betters.
I got 5 minutes in and it only solidified the fact the rav4 is a best seller for a reason
The Toyota had me at AC seats, a must for living in Phoenix!
Only a moron would have leather seats while driving in the desert climate. Get cloth upholstered seats instead.
Living in Phoenix, were you tempted to ask “What exactly is a hot day in Canada” !?
😂🤣😂
@@hassanjamal4212 Cloth seats (and unventilated leather seats) still get stuffy because the material and backing foam don't allow any of the hot, trapped air in the seat to circulate out. Ventilated seats actively move air so after a few minutes they're cooler than other seats.
@@faeinthebay just slap it hard a few times.
I have a Highlander with leather seats here in Miami. I ended up getting Sheep Skins. Best move ever.. No more sweaty back.
The logos in the corner were such a good idea and really helpful! Nice job. Great review as always, boys!
Rav 4. It's naturally aspirated and has a automatic transmission so it should last a lot longer with regular maintenance.
The transmission will require more maintenance though.
I chose the Rav4 but went for the Hybrid though. All about the fuel economy for me but it's actually faster than the gas Rav4. Gotta love the electric motor instant power.
I think i see 500 of these two on the road every day
Same here
Plot twist:they are the same 500 units you see everyday.
Which 500? I saw 500 more.
I see them like all the time here in Southern NY
and none on the side of the road.
I get such classic StraightPipes vibes when they are driving slow cars and joking around
Definitely. These guys are the best when it comes to everyday cars.
Definitely with everyday cars!
This is the shit I subbed for
The rav 4 prime is one of Toyotas fastest cars ever.
they should start a StraightVibes series
I tested both and you can't compare, the CRV is way more spacious more comfortable with bigger front seats, more leg and head room especially in the back and bigger cargo area, interior finish in the CRV looks more premium, Toyota more plastic and cheap looking also better visibility all around when driving.
Honda Quality sucks guys stay a way from that turbo🙊
@@ohioking76 lolll
@@ohioking76why?
@@tuc4319Winter in Canada is unfriendly to Honda turbines, and cvt.
Went shopping for a cuv for the gf 2 months ago and ended up choosing the CRV EX. Long story short we both wanted the Rav4 but then test drove 2 of them and went straight back to the Honda dealership bec we agreed the CRV drove better and was more comfortable to live with. Plus she ultimately decided that the Honda was the one she really wanted.
exactly what i did the other day. rav4 is too bouncy for me.
the rav4 also has a huge aftermarket and community now. lifts, modular roof racks, and there's even a few companies making off-road bumpers and rock sliders. mini overlanders!!
Not sure I would use RAV4 off-road - I have two 4Runners for that. For everything else, I just bought a RAV4 Hybrid.
@@nofyfb123 well if you ever did, you’d be pretty impressed. mine has taken me to some amazing places on off-road trails. they are much more capable than people realize
@@basedury I agree - they are very capable but they are unibody rather than frame and, therefore, are not nearly as sturdy as 4Runners or Tacomas.
I was VERY impressed how my RAV handled snow and ice this winter on STOCK "low resistance" tires but - again - I don't want to damage unprotected undercarriage off-roading.
Can't go wrong with a Toyota or Honda😎
what about Nissan?
Spot on my friend
@@hassana220 it's also good no worries for me
They don’t have good handling and interior is sub par. Reliability wise they are good.
@@yerpster sub-par interiors are in things like a alto or something . So do you even know what sub pat means cars like the Yugo and lada
9:47 that little dip they do is not only perfect timing, but it is adorable!
How did they do that
@@brooks5895 they both went over the same bump in the road lol..
This is the best review format I’ve ever seen
The RAV4 does come with memory seats. It is an option. My wife has an XLE Premium and has it. I believe the Limited as well.
Yes and this trim that we're driving doesn't
@@TheStraightPipes so how come you didn’t chose the Limited RAV4 and CRV Touring 😭😭
@@jonlosito2004The offroad trim of the RAV4 more matches the black-edition CRV
The rav wins it hands down. Better power, better reliability, and better looks.
that rav-4 color is so great
@Tola Palo Lunar Rock with White roof
Im in Honda. I've been driving a crv for the past 4 years I'll get the new one. A great review.
❤ Honda Cr-v 🔝👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Finally something I can afford
Look everyone, moneybags over here
You can afford to pay cash for this? If not, you can't afford it
If you’re looking to buy at msrp forget about it. Most are going for 10k above msrp w 5-8k dealer markup
@@lunisce ???
@@sekou3758 he’s being a dick lol
I love when you guys do comparison videos that way people can decide from the same class which one is better
I will never stop saying that they need another Element. The Passport just is not it, and the Element actually brought useful practicality to everyone.
The passport IS it, that car looks amazing
@@lunisce the Passport is a different category of car. Midsize 2-row SUV while the Element was a compact boxy sedan-like crossover. Basically a Kia Soul with more reliability, flexibility, and ruggedness.
We had an element. I forget what they called it...but it had like AWD when needed. The hauling capacity was crazy. We took the back seats out and picked up a used full size washer and dryer from about 45 mins away and drove home with both of them in the back at the same time...with the door completely closed. It was a great car. However, the AC unit went out...and we found out that the part was expensive and hard to get to...it was a combined part...condenser/dryer and parts and labor it was going to be over $2000....in 2010s money. The only car Honda made with that specific part....so...I didn't have AC for 2 years. Other than that...really good. I think I got 28 combined mpg.
I really missed that "CANAAAADIAN" Yuri :)
They hit me with the optional mandatory paint. I want ready
@@YuriTereshyn love u Yuri
I have ready available, low price!
I'm gonna need that
Omg I was literally at the Honda dealership to look at the CRV today and needed this comparison. What a coincidence, Thanks!!
Dont get it if u do get a warranty.
MannyFz07 Why I have had a crv before with no issues?
@@RishabhJain-rw1rq I think there is something he wants to tell you with new hondas
low of attraction 😄
@@mohammadaburummanRUMIN stay high my friend
Real 8 speed and NA motor in Yoda makes this a no contest.
^ this.
So the Toyota is going to drop a minimum 20% of it's power at 5,000ft above sea level due to being NA. Noted.
rav4 uses high rev engine, its max toque reaches at 5000 rpm and max hp at 6600rpm! crv's turbo engine can reach max output much sooner.
@@mattclark1278 only going uphill……
@@mattclark1278 ...and about three times longer life span.
I bought a RAV4 Prime earlier this year. Personally I like some looks aspects of the CR-V better but overall the RAV4 especially Prime edged it out in my books.
I also got a Prime this year and it's my first car that I've really loved. It's somehow both the perfect city car and perfect roadtrip car. I've had at least 3 people say they want one after riding around in it.
The prime is such a cool vehicle. Crazy how quick it is also.
Rav4 are soccer moms cars
@@sassouusasoo3607 yet it still is one of the best new cars on the market
The prime is no typical SUV. It has some kick when it comes to speed.
I really liked the crv look. I am team Honda
Whichever one you get, you will be a happy camper. What swayed me to the TOYOTA was the available HYBRID. Bought a XSE Hybrid.
Seay with me 💚
I wasn't too happy when trans in my crv failed @36,200 mi, and honda sent me marching because it was out of warranty by... 200 miles. Screw that happiness!
I was sold on the rav4 after seeing this review and bought it in august. Super happy.
Got the 2021 CR-V, Love it!
❤ Honda CRV 🔝👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
How do you guys decide on which trims to review?
As a budget customer, I usually wouldn't purchase the Top trims because they're way more expensive as compared to a mid trim.
We understand that you can only review a limited number of cars given the time, but for the most popular cars, such as Civic, CRV, Corolla and RAV4, it would be useful to review a few budget trims as well.
Great work!
Whatever the manufacturer has available in the press fleet that is comparable
Hey Gustapa i always go with top trim and get the foglight to complete its look
I bought a CRV sport last week and drove to Edmonton. From Edmonton I drove my friends new Rav4 Limited to Jasper. Comparing the two the Rav 4 had a harder ride, and reved hard when over taking. The CRV had better torque delivery for overtaking. The CRV had a softer ride and the auto drive mode with the lane assist was waay better. The RAV 4 lane assist kept on adjusting and was really a safety hazard at times. The RAV 4 had better all round cameras for reversing. But not needed if you do old school parking using the cameras. Overall I preferred the CRV. Day to day driving it was softer and easier to throw around. I love your channel, but please please please keep in mind the target demographic when reviewing the vehicles. Ive looked at so many SUV video reviews and they cover things that are not relevant to my buying needs. The Rav 4 was faster in your review, but in the real world, I drove in the mountains. We had a truck veer into our lane when we were overtaking(we had a child in the car). I floored it, the RAV4 gave high revs and no actual torque. On the CRV, the the torque delivery was waay better and better suited for over taking in hard situations as I described. Both are good vehicles, but redo the review with a road trip with a 10 year old child. Different pros and cons come out with both vehicles.
Thank u!
Thank you for sharing this.
Finally you reviewed the Crv and the rav 4 this was the one I was waiting for.
I still prefer the older gen RAV4’s and CRV’s with the tire on the back, they looked so much better and unique and were short (for parking in tight spaces) while giving plenty of storage space, leg room, and head room to passengers. These feel like they’ve lost all the magic/practicality of the older gens with these newer ones
Agreed! And they are more reliable with less problems just my opinion. Miss my old CRV
I bought a2012 at the beginning of the year, 50k miles, 4wd and I love it. Only complain I have is the 4 speed automatic transmission, i with it was 5, and it’d be perfect.
I specifically bought it automatic Bc of my long commute.
I own a 2nd gen 2003 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD. Currently at 143,000 miles. It still runs strong and blows cold ac. Simple car and easy car to work on DIY.
Nobody cares grandpa
Yes. Agree. But until this Gen RAV4 trail and CRV that is also my favorite too .
Just bought a CR-V looks sharper imo. I’ll trade it in when it gets refreshed
Did you consider the hybrid? What is your mpg? I'm thinking about buying a CRV. My main concern is reliability. Thanks.
I have been in both. The CR-V has better the comfortable seating and space for longer driving or road trips.
Finally, I’ve been wanting to see a CR-V on this channel.Have my 2018 at 96k miles and still runs like new 🥲
Dang where do you drive to?
Mine took a dirt nap @36,200 mi. But the worst part was that honda refused to fix the trans because it was out of warranty... by 200 miles. NEVER AGAIN!
I own a 2017 Honda CRV 2.4 AWD 7-Seater (very 1st edition of Gen5). After having it daily driven, my issues with it are...
- Acceleration lag
- No Seat Memory
- No Sunroof
- Small LCD Touchscreen head unit
As for the economy mode turned on, it'll just give you a smoother throttle response. It doesn't really improve fuel economy (as for my experience)
2018 CRV have seat memory, Not so much for Rav4. 2018 Honda redesinged the CRV.
It's the battle of the OG crossovers.
Been driving a '15 CR-V since I got my permit. Not an exciting car by any means but a great set of training wheels for my first few years. Can't recommend it enough if you're going for the suburban mom aesthetic
I've been driving the 2015 RAV4 since I started driving almost a year ago, and can say the same thing about it 😁
The Rav4 and CR-V are not mean to speed or tracks. They are for comfort, space, practically, and safety.
I’ve always been a Honda guy and still love them. I’m giving my folks my 2011 CRV EXL with 140,000 miles on it and I trust it will work for them for years to come. That said, I’m buying a 2021 Rav 4 TRD. A couple reasons. Towing is up to 3500 pounds. Good size disc brakes. Oversized radiator, transmission cooler and 150 amp alternator. 8 speed transmission means it will be easier on the engine. I’m 65 and it’s the lady car I’m planning on owning, so buying new and maintaining it from mile one is important to me. Looking forward to trying the heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel in the winter and all the optional off rode settings. Sounds like great gas mileage as well. Lastly, the style of the Rav 4 is mush better in my opinion. Either make wins, it’s all personal choice
I think one major thing that people often overlook when comparing these two is that Honda uses real leather in the CR-V while Toyota puts Leatherette in the RAV4.
I am not impressed when a herd of cows gave their lives for a vehicle. Not to mention "real" leather is not very practical - it cracks over the years, and I have seat covers anyways.
@@nofyfb123 they still kill them for meat! Where you think skin goes? Its a dead animal, why would you care? Ridiculous
Rav4 is easily better. CRV is still good but drives pretty crappy and has that groany noise when you try to floor it and lack of power. RAV4 also trumps over CRV because Rav4 has hybrid powertrain whereas CRV lacks that (in the canadian market). CRV has the only advantage is interior and cargo space is slightly more spacious, but that's about it. Also, RAV4 is way better looking (especially the XSE trim) there is no competition.
The gas engine in the RAV4 isn’t that quiet tbh
Nothing about the RAV4 looks more luxurious. Functional yes but in no way is it luxurious. And to say that because it has red trim?!? That’s such an odd thing to say lmao
Lol exactly! It definitely looks more rugged than the Honda, but the Honda absolutely looks nicer in terms of interior design and materials
Agree, overall it looks like a much less expensive vehicle than the CR-V. Lots of plastic bits on the Toyota, and smaller wheels. Just looks cheap.
lol! No! The CRV looks ugly. There's nothing luxurious about ugly.
@@sullyFL To be fair though, only the front two doors on the CR-V have soft touch plastic, while all four on the RAV4 have it. Same thing with the Accord and Pilot.
And that's not to mention the rattling issues some Civic and Insight owners are experiencing. I mean I like Honda, but they've definitely let their quality slip.
I am in minority here but I don't care about luxury too much. Practicality, quality, and reliability are my cups of tea, and honda can hold Toyota's beer in those departments.
crv for me, but they need a better infotainment and get rid of the cvt!!!
Thanks for putting that small brand logo in the video to identify which car is which. Man, you're the best.
I own the exact RAV4 you were testing here. Got it in January. I had to custom order and wait 2 months for it - the Lunar Rock with white roof and weather package were nowhere to be found in CA. My favorite things are the cooling seats... and the brake hold feature for traffic (Los Angeles). I also love the safety features. Out the door I was at nearly 50k (ouch!)... but this vehicle will reliably take me thru retirement in a mountainous area - and that was the plan. I still absolutely love the way it looks... not a soccer mom SUV. :)
Yo wtf you paid more than my ‘20 4Runner out the door
50k for a 4cyl is bad
@@koaladoeseverythingthat’s wild! 😮😅
One of them comes with a 301hp 40-50 mile EV range plug in hybrid.
I know which one's king
Which one is that? Even though I'd rather go fully electric, it's a great idea.
@@snakeeyes9246 Rav 4 Prime
@@2125241 ah, okay. I see so many of these compact crossovers, I don't really notice the different trims and power levels.
I love both but I'm for Honda for its (a bit) higher safety rating.
And a lot lower reliability.
The cx 5 is the only compact SUV that made the safety test
C-RV compared to RAV4: Honda more comfortable, much better handling on every condition, all safety features work perfect.
Honda CRV 🔝👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
The sports cars are cool, but it's nice to see you guys do mainstream car reviews so that people can decide what to buy, that they can actually afford.
Love my sodastream 💚
the crv and rav4 are crossovers. the rav4 is built more rugged (somewhat offroad dna), the crv is a performance vehicle for the road and will only perform best on the road. both will last long. can you compare the bronco and the jeep wrangler side by side? or the 4runner to the ford explorer although they seem mis-match? probably when the timberline explorer shows up.
Explorer and Highlander would be a better pick.
It’s not a crossover in uk. Crv is a mid sized suv for us
Crv has no performance with its lowass180hp
@@Ecuador006you’ve got the hp wrong. Google is your friend.
@@bruceskousen5451 your wife is my gf
We've been all Honda since 1989, but in this case I'd go for the Toyota, simply because I think the 2.5 8-speed will hold up longer and better than the 1.5 Turbo CVT.
Scoty Kilmer from Texas,after more than 50 years of experience as a mechanic He says Honda has the best engine.(Scoty has its chanal on yutube).BUT! !! This turbo engine 1.5 is a total failure.After 50-60000 km, starts mixing oil and fuel.All those who want to buy a honda car, Should avoid the Accord, Insight, civic, and CR-V models with this 1.5 turbo engine.Only good option is civic with regular 2.0 engine.CR-V models all have only this engine. What a nonsense.I hope that is possible to buy Accord with regular 2.0 engine. CR-V is a great car but with an old 2.4 engine.
@@miroslavvarga3707 The hybrid version of the CR-V dosn't have the turbo engine.
@@miroslavvarga3707incorrect information. There was nothing magically happening after 60k miles regarding oil dilution. There were some issues with the 2017 version regarding some oil dilution in very cold climates with people driving short distances before the engine warmed up. Honda made some adjustments and claim the issue has been resolved. Yes, there are SOME people claiming it’s not resolved, but many others who own CRVs are not seeing an issue. One solution is to change the oil a little sooner than the recommended 5,000 miles.
Str8pipes: The most legendary SUVs from Honda and Toyota...
4runner: And I took that personally.
Agree. Even though I have both RAV4 Hybrid AND a 4Runner. Actually, two 4Runners - 2004 SR5 and 2018 TRD OFF-ROAD.
Toyota has a Land Cruiser...
We chose Honda CR-V. Exterior styling and handling was a big deciding factor for us.
I agree, I do have the 2021 CR-V and it's more comfortable ride, more space and better for long driving.
Plus the rear legroom is unmatched.
@@uap24 I agree, the leg room in the CR-V is great.
Old CRV (2015) gotta look at my 2005 CRV, still running great 😂
I know a woman who still drives the OG CRV, it still runs great.
Right? Still rocking my 2003 Accord coupe 5MT i 4 . 176k mi
A loyal Honda fan always has an easy choice
I used to be one too. Until my - made in Japan!!! - crv trans took a dirt nap @36,200mi, and honda refused even to participate in repairs because it was "out of warranty". Next day I was driving a 4Runner that I still have and love dearly after 17 years/250,000mi. No more hondas for me. Ever.
Just bought a CRV, I thought the infotainment system was laggy at first but if you go to settings you just have to change the sensitivity! Works way faster now
Screen still sucks ass
Can you please review the brand new Acura MDX?!?!
considering their hatred biased with Acura, I hope they don't.
@@baophung7311 they gave high marks for the Acura RDX2019. I bought because of them. Also was impressed with pricing comparison to rav4 came out to same pricing. Love my RDX and speed and handling. Love to hear their perspective on the new MDX now.
I bought a RAV4 Hybrid Limited edition recently. Slightly slightly punchier than the non-Hybrid engine, but not by much, but just fantastic fuel economy. There were no Primes in this part of the world at the time of purchase so I went with the regular Hybrid. Still a great SUV. Can’t wait to see the CR-V refresh.
I have the same. I was thinking 2020 Venza actually but availability was non existent. I’m thinking the rav is the better choice for me right now at least. I got it in 1 week in Hamilton. Got lucky.
@@petermacdonald6332 Actually I found out that the non-hybrid may be slightly punchier because of its 8-speed transmission. I’m totally not liking the CVT transmission in the hybrids whatsoever. Should’ve learned my lesson when I sold my 1.5T CVT Civic 😟
I have a 2014 CRV that has grocery hooks in the trunk and captain chair armrests in the front. The armrest I’m really disappointed they got rid of, the grocery hooks is just a weird cost cut 🤔
I’d get the rav, bigger engine, more power, and not some turbo what stresses the engine out.
that honda looks slick, it would probably be sick in black
I’d definitely go with the CR-V.
One thing to watch out for in the RAV4, at 6' 3" I had some serious headroom issues in the passenger's seat of the RAV4 we test drove. So if you're of the taller persuasion and might be riding shotgun from time to time, take that into consideration.
At 6'3?? That's not even that tall what the hell?
@@MasterElite403 That was my thought as well. It seemed like there'd be no problem looking at the vehicle from the outside, but inside the vertical space was pretty lacking.
Correct. Watch our individual rav4 reviews
Hm. I'm also 6'3" and sat in the back of my uncle's 2019 Rav-4 and I don't recall having much issues. Then again, my uncle's Rav didn't have a sunroof so that probably helped with headroom.
@@kevinnorris6558 this was passenger front seat. Had no issues with the rear seats, oddly enough.
I used to own a first gen CRV - competent, slow, boring, with acres of body roll. Sounds like things haven’t changed except for less body roll
Both are excellent vehicles. Both are very reliable. Since I'm a Canuck, I'm happy to say both are built in CANADA! We know that our ISO standards (Quality Control) in Canada are legendary. So just make sure the sticker says "Built in Canada" and you're good to go with either one!
Toyota better
Actually, no. Some Toyotas are built in the US, and some - like mine - are built in Japan with 90% Japanese components. I saw a honda sticker stating that its trans was made in Malaysia. Not my cup of tea - if I wanted a ford or chrysler, I would've bought one. Instead, I bought a RAV4 MADE IN JAPAN.
Nope 1.5L turbo on honda is just a failure it would mix the oil and gasoline after 60k
You are talking such a bs
Battle of the generation!
I honestly like the newer 2021 rav4 better than the 2020 from all angles. Looks like a mini highlander
the old rav4 with v6 3.5L was discontinued to force customers to get rx. that rav was the best of all times
The huge LED tail lights on my 2018 CRV Touring are nothing but impressive. The LED headlights in it are extremely good. The only thing I do not like about it is the CVT transmission even though it is one of the better CVT's on the market. Aside from that I run it off of 93 octane and swapped in a K&N air filter. I have seen 50.5 mpg on the highway with this combination. Best thing about mine is that it is paid for. Plan on having it a long time.
50 mpg with K&N Air filter???
@@Dragon_Gaming2020 it's a turbo
4:00 that left handle literally looks like a door handle. i cant see clearly on the indicator for what is it.
Good idea adding the brand logos in the corner. Easier to keep up with all the cuts.
Yeah it helped a lot
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Buying cars nowadays it’s so difficult, if they don’t have cvt they have some kind of turbo, or they’re hybrid, parts that will give out after 100k miles, maybe the days of buying a car to keep for 10 + years are over.
I don't think any of those reduce reliability these days. Priuses have used NiMH batteries, eCVTs, and brake-by-wire for 20 years and have been incredibly reliable. At this point reliability is determined by the company more than the technology.
Both are great cars 🎉🎉🎉 it’s all about the Reliability
Wish we had the full panoramic moonroof in the us for the CR-V that would be kinda nice
Where i live Rav 4 is almost double the price of CRV you can get a CRV for 25k USD while the cheapest entry level Rav 4 for 35K USD. It’s all due to having one dealer controlling the market.
I’ve had many (15?) over the past 20 years, and I have to say that my 2017 CR-V EX-L is the best all-around vehicle I’ve owned --> 35-40 mpg, zero to 70 is very smooth, quiet, and powerful …. cargo space is immense, street price is still good (under $30k for a 2021). The only thing it is missing is ventilated seats.
Good info. Thinking about buying a CRV. Should I buy the hybrid?
@@namvet1968 I wouldn’t. The hybrid is over $5,000 more and the highway mileage is not any better. The city mileage is where the hybrid shines (10 mpg better), but even then it would take a lot of driving or a lot of years to make up for the $5,000 price difference. How the Honda engineers managed to make a 1.5 turbo/cvt run so smoothly, quietly, and powerful is a testament to their advanced skills. It is no wonder that Honda has not changed the CR-V very much since 2017.
@@billwilliams5889 You make a strong case for the CR-V. I'll probably buy one.
@@namvet1968 Honda has made very few changes to the CR-V since the 2017 model, and I think the reason is because there’s not much left to improve upon. A larger 3-row version for the U.S. market maybe, although it would cut into Pilot sales.
So far I am happy with my CR-V 2022 EXI bought it 3 weeks ago , still learning the computer system for music and phone system and the Econ . Need to go back to the dealer. But after all nice SUV
Same, I like my 22!
New ravs look sick
In the UK, no one drove SUVs until the Nissan Qashqai came out, and that started the insane popularity of SUVs and crossovers in the UK
Yes, red stitching and TRD logos always make seats look more premium. 😐
yet, not comfortable
indeed it does look more "premium"
We recently purchased a RAV4 Hybrid.
We are very satisfied with it.
The ECVT works wonderful. I never thought I would say that.
Plus Toyota makes their own Transmissions & ECVTs.
They are very well engineered.
They are not a conventional CVT. They are a Planetary Gear Box.
No pulleys or belts in them.
Being that it is a Hybrid the acceleration is pretty good.
*EDIT:* We did NOT pay above sticker.
I love my CR-V! The black wheels look great. My wheels are the dark grey flower 🌸 ones
I’m a Toyota guy but I love the CRV my wife had a 18’ until we got her into a Lexus LX
The hybrid drivetrains available on RAV4 put it ahead IMO.
the CRV also has a hybrid system too
@@xray40gamez75 worse than Toyotas in every way and no plug in option available. Honda is years behind on their hybrid tech.
@@davidt3880 that’s not even true mate, the honda has the true AWD system in the hybrid vs an E-AWD in the toyota which really impacts capability and the difference in MPG is essentially none. And the Honda will always handle better than the toyota so?
@@xray40gamez75 they are different AWD...but the E-AWD holds its own. But let's give it to Honda even though it's their FIRST AWD hybrid...it's it's arguably no better than E-AWD...
Honda has worse mpg by 4-5mpg
Worse power
Worse towing
Worse battery warranty
And worst of all....no plugin hybrid option.
You're out of your element mate.
@@davidt3880 physical AWD is very different in its capability so they are veryyy different. that type of MPG is very negligible and completely matters about how you drive. horsepower doesn’t matter on a hybrid it’s for efficiency if you want power get a sports car 💀. If you get a hybrid why would you tow? that like cancels out the efficiency of it… The batteries will last forever so it doesn’t matter
Can you guys do the 2023 Crv vs 2023 Rav4
Toyota vs honda ❎
Toyota x honda ✅
Hope they collab 😃
When the new ones come out, please compare to the new tucson!
The Tucson would have electrical problems and engine problems when it gets 5 years old because they put a lot of tech in their cars and their engines keep setting on fire.
Toyota and Honda have their fair share of issues too! And these cars are now 4 - 5 years old.
The crv has a fuel pump recall, causes loss of power (dangerous while driving).
Similar recall for toyota/Lexus.
All 3 manufacturers have good reliability.
@@eugene44569 reliability ranking. According to USA today.
Mazda (83)
Toyota (74)
Lexus (71)
Buick (70)
Honda (63)
Hyundai (62)
Tucson has no physical buttons huge miss
@@f181234 true that, big mistake there.
Thanks for sharing all the great info. I went ahead and got a CRV EX model as it felt more comfortable driving and sitting wise compared to RAV 4, considering I am 6’2”.
Same here, plus CRV has memory seat for 2 passengers, I don't know why RAV4 doesn't offer it
@@mikejones5364 they dealer smokin crack
@@mikejones5364 I have memory seats in my RAV4
@@rosepedals89 What year? What certain model? You are the first person to say they have it.
Agreed I have both and CRV is roomier. I am 6’4’’. Seat goes lower also.
We’ve owned 2 CRVs. They were fine family cars. That being said, every generation of this model seems to get uglier. I’d go with the Rav4 for several reasons, but one is because it’s a better looking vehicle.
I was thinking that it looked like a small minivan. Not a compelling exterior.
I have an old model of each in the driveway right now. They last forever. On a modern version, a CVT or a Turbo would be a choice that I would be cautious of for longevity.
Both are good.. but I own the RAV4. Definitely like my cool seats
Great video!! Found you guys when I was comparing the crv and rav4 for myself. Thank you!!
What did you end up with ?
Don’t worry guys, I only watch you and not “that other channel”.
2:39 and 2:45 Jakub sat in the same vehicle, it’s both Rav4, you can see it from the door handle
Omg you’re right lmao
you guys are by far my fav car reviewers! thanks for doing what you do!!!
Thanks Stephanie
RAV4 all the way!
Cx5 beats them both if driving fun is a requirement.
rav4 does have memory seats. my limited has it. the adventure trim missing some features due to being not that high of a trim level. shoulda tested the limited
Their whole point was that they were testing models at an identical, more affordable price point. (Not to mention test fleets might not have other trims available.)