How does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 compare to the 2022 Honda CR-V?

Thinking about a new SUV to kick off spring? Toyota of Orlando is here to help you wade through the many, many options and find the one that’s perfect for your drive time needs all year long. Today we’re pitting the 2022 Toyota RAV4 against one of its biggest competitors – the 2022 Honda CR-V. See how they compare to better decide which one to put in the driveway.

The 2022 Toyota RAV4 vs the 2022 Honda CR-V

SAFETY: Safety is a top priority for many SUV shoppers as they know they’re going to have precious cargo in the backseat. Here’s why we think the 2022 Toyota RAV4 is a better bet:

• This Orlando Toyota has pretensioners in the front AND rear shoulder seatbelts to eliminate dangerous slack in the case of a collision – the Honda CR-V does not have this feature available.
• The 2022 Toyota RAV4 also has a standard driver’s side knee airbag to prevent injury or the driver sliding out from under the seatbelt.
• It also includes a standard secondary collision brake to apply brake pressure during an accident and avoid a second collision (something not offered on the Honda competitor).
• Further, this Orlando Toyota offers Parking Assist with Automatic Braking to prevent a rear collision (another feature not found on the Honda).
• The Toyota RAV4 Limited and TRD Off-Road trims offer a Bird’s Eve View Camera, as well as Safety Connect services with a GPS response system (features not offered on the CR-V).
• The Toyota RAV4 also performed better in NHTSA Crash Tests for 2021. It beat the Honda CR-V in frontal crash and side-impact crash tests.
• It also outperformed the Honda competition in IIHS side barrier tests.

PERFORMANCE: When it comes to performance, the 2022 Toyota RAV4 has significant advantages over the 2022 Honda CR-V. Here are some of the highlights:

• It gets more horsepower (203 hp vs 190 hp) and more torque (184 lbs-ft vs 179 lbs-ft) as well as more speed.
• It beat the CR-V in speed tests including 0-30 mph, 0-60 mph, 0-80 mph, passing 45-65 mph, and quarter-mile speed.
• This Orlando Toyota also has better braking power and the ability to stop shorter, as well as a smoother ride and more stable handling than the Honda competition with a wheelbase that’s longer by 1.2 inches.
• The 2022 Toyota RAV4 is quieter inside the cabin by 1-3 dB at all speeds and also has:
  • a greater minimum ground clearance
  • a turning circle that’s 1.3 ft tighter
  • more rear headroom and shoulder room
  • a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs – the Honda CR-V maxes out at 1,500 lbs

FEATURES: Here are some of the features you’ll find on the Orlando Toyota RAV4 that you won’t find on the 2022 Honda CR-V:

• Power one-touch up/down switches on all windows
• Heated rear seats
• Standard air-conditioned seats
• A 115-volt A/C outlet in the cargo area that can power a laptop or a small household appliance
• Window locks that allow the driver only to still operate all windows even when the windows are locked

RELIABILITY: According to J.D. Power and Associates, Toyotas rank better in initial quality as well as long-term dependability. Consumer Reports also ranked Toyotas more reliable than Hondas, placing them second while Honda ranked fifth.

Finally, Toyota pays for all scheduled routine car maintenance for the first 2 years or 25,000 miles and there are 16% more Toyota dealerships than Honda dealerships, making it easier to find an auto service center.

And the Orlando Toyota RAV4 outsold the Honda CR-V by 14% in the 2021 model year.

Toyota of Orlando wants to get you in the driver’s seat

See for yourself – test drive the 2022 Toyota RAV4 today at Toyota of Orlando! We’re open seven days a week at 3575 Vineland Road, just off I-4 near the Millenia Mall. Call us at (407) 298-4500 to get behind the wheel!

 

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