2014 toyota rav4 vs 2014 honda cr v

2014 Honda CR-V

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2WD 5-Door EX

StyleMPG CityMPG HwyInvoiceMSRP
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX 23 31 $23,683 $25,220
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L 23 31 $26,164 $27,870
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi 23 31 $27,568 $29,370
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L w/RES 23 31 $26,819 $28,570
CR-V 2WD 5-Door LX 23 31 $21,717 $23,120
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX 22 30 $24,853 $26,470
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L 22 30 $27,334 $29,120
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi 22 30 $28,738 $30,620
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L w/RES 22 30 $27,989 $29,820
CR-V AWD 5-Door LX 22 30 $22,887 $24,370

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AWD 4-Door LE

StyleMPG CityMPG HwyInvoiceMSRP
RAV4 AWD 4-Door LE 22 29 $23,329 $24,950
RAV4 AWD 4-Door Limited 22 29 $27,787 $29,720
RAV4 AWD 4-Door XLE 22 29 $24,684 $26,400
RAV4 FWD 4-Door LE 24 31 $22,020 $23,550
RAV4 FWD 4-Door Limited 24 31 $26,478 $28,320
RAV4 FWD 4-Door XLE 24 31 $23,375 $25,000
RAV4 EV FWD 4-Door N/A N/A $47,808 $49,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,683

$23,329

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,220

$24,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$420 / month

$416 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Honda CR-V isn't exactly sprightly, but it nails efficiency on a few levels and finally brings more features to the family-wagon fight. The 2014 Toyota RAV4 is sensible and spacious; but if driving fun is a priority, you can do better.

TCC Likes

  • Simple and tasteful, inside and out
  • Cabin is refined, quiet
  • Best seat-folding mechanism

  • Pert shape and clean styling
  • Responsive six-speed automatic
  • Standard rearview camera and Bluetooth

TCC Dislikes

  • Styling isn't adventurous
  • A bit plasticky inside
  • Steering feel lacks proper feedback

  • Lacks a V-6 or turbo option
  • No third-row seat
  • Back seat feels flat

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg 22 mpg

Highway

31 mpg 29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

53.1 48.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.5 101.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.6 57.3

Second Head Room (in)

38.6 38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.4 55.4

Passenger Capacity

5 5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3 42.6

Front Hip Room (in)

54.5 54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3 37.2

Front Head Room (in)

38 39.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.7 61.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.3 6.3

Length, Overall (in)

178.3 179.9

Height, Overall (in)

64.7 65.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.7 61.8

Wheelbase (in)

103.1 104.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.6 72.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

37.2 38.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

37.2 38.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

70.9 73.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

NA NA

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12 11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 10.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3 15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.3 34.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/65TR17 P225/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact Compact

Front Tire Order Code

NA NA

Spare Tire Order Code

NA NA

Rear Tire Size

P225/65TR17 P225/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

NA NA

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500 1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150 150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150 150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500 1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500 1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3365 3550

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5 17 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5 17 X 6.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410 550

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

185 @ 7000 176 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

163 @ 4400 172 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

NA NA

Displacement

2.4 L/144 2.5 L/152

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

31 29

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

23 22

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

26 25

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.44 4.07

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52 1.90

Trans Order Code

NA NA

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74 1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.00 4.15

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65 3.30

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.04 1.42

Trans Type

5 6

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.54 0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

NA NA

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

- 0.61

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda CR-V Toyota RAV4

Body Style

Sport Utility Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

NA -

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.1 (Est) 7.4 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

Is RAV4 more reliable than CR

That said, when it comes to reliability, you can't beat Toyota. The Honda CR-V ranks third among the best hybrid SUVs, while the Toyota Rav4 is fourth. J.D Power gave the Rav4 81/100 for reliability, and they gave the CRV Hybrid 84/100—a pretty close call.

Is 2014 Toyota RAV4 a good year?

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2014 RAV4 its highest rating of Good in four crash tests. However, it earned the lowest rating of Poor in two small overlap front evaluations.

How long will a 2014 Toyota RAV4 last?

Experts tend to agree that you can put upwards of 200,000 to 250,000 miles on a Toyota RAV4 if it has been properly cared for.

Which year model of Toyota RAV4 is the best?

The best Toyota RAV4 models ever made include the 2009, 2010, 2016, 2017 and 2018 model years. On the flip side, the models to avoid are the 2002, 2007, 2008, 2013, and 2019 models. When buying a used RAV4 SUV, it's important to note these years.