Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Toyota RAV4
$429
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Honda CR-V
$407
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
4
Excellent
The Toyota RAV4 Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $429 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the RAV4 is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
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Excellent
The Honda CR-V Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 2nd out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $407 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity of repairs is low, and these issues are less frequent than average, so the CR-V is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
The Honda CR-V ranks highest in comfort and ranks lowest in safety.
83% of reviewers would recommend this car.
“The interior has aged quite well. There might be some slight fading of the upholstry but there has been otherwise no signs of wear. I did however wear through the driver's side floor mat, down to...”
“The interior has aged quite well. There might be some slight fading of the upholstry but there...”
The Toyota RAV4 and the Honda CR-V are two of the most highly respected and best-selling compact SUVs on the market. They both offer excellent quality, loads of utility and years of trouble-free service. But there are a few differences that might help you decide between the two.
Starting with the 2017 model, the Toyota RAV4 offers the option of a gasoline-electric hybrid — the Honda CR-V does not. The RAV4 also offers a sporty SE model, which might make it more appealing to driving enthusiasts.
The Honda CR-V was redesigned in 2017, and offers a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine in its higher trim levels. If you’d like your compact SUV to have some extra power for acceleration and passing, the CR-V is probably the one for you.
While they are similar, the Honda CR-V’s newer platform and peppier engine give it an advantage here. If you are considering an older model, they are even more closely matched, and you can’t go wrong with either one.