Head to head
2026 Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Honda CR-V
Shown: 2026 CR-V AWD TrailSport Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, the median MPG trim of 6 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Toyota RAV4
Shown: 2026 RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, the median MPG trim of 6 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Honda CR-V AWD TrailSport Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 2026 Toyota RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CR-V AWD TrailSport | RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE |
| Trim / config | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
| MPG Hwy | 33 mpg | 37 mpg |
| MPG City | 38 mpg | 43 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 35 mpg | 41 mpg |
| Fuel $/yr | $1,700 | $1,450 |
| Eco Score | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| CO₂ | 252 g/mi | 220 g/mi |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4 both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.