A small SUV is a great choice if you want a vehicle that is practical, comfortable and versatile enough to handle anything from daily driving to multi-day road trips. Available all-wheel drive, good mpg and starting prices in the low $30,000s are other big draws. But what to get? Well, two of the most popular picks are the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 .
While the CR-V has been among Edmunds top recommendations in recent years, Toyota has fully redesigned the RAV4 for 2026 with updates that enhance its style, technology and value. Is it enough to overtake its longstanding rival? Edmunds experts compare the two to find out.
Comfort and convenience
Take a drive in the CR-V and youll be able to tell that Honda has put in a lot of effort to get it right. The controls have a solid feel and are easy to use, and the front seats are comfortable and supportive. In back, the rear doors swing out wide to improve accessibility for passengers with limited mobility and make it easier to install or remove child safety seats.
The RAV4 is also a model for thoughtful design. We are particularly impressed with its clever storage spots, such as a center console with a lid that can be flipped over and used as an impromptu lunch tray. The RAV4 also feels spacious inside, offering ample headroom and legroom for both front and rear passengers, as well as a generous cargo area that yields a flat load floor when the rear seats are folded down. But while the RAV4s new cabin is a significant step forward from its predecessor, its still not quite as pleasant to spend time in as the CR-Vs.
Winner: Honda CR-V
The RAV4 gets an improved touchscreen infotainment system for 2026. A 10.5-inch display is standard for most models, while upper trim levels like the Limited and XSE receive an even larger 12.9-inch display. Either way, you get a thoroughly overhauled interface that has a more intuitive layout and quicker responses to inputs. Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration is standard across all trim levels. The 2026 RAV4 is also the first vehicle in its class to offer an integrated dashcam recorder, and its standard across all trim levels too.
The Honda CR-V has some new tech tricks up its sleeve for 2026 as well. Every CR-V now comes with a 9-inch touchscreen that features integrated Google services, including Google Maps and the voice-activated Google Assistant. However, the 9-inch touchscreen is noticeably smaller than the standard display in the RAV4, and only the CR-Vs top trim, the Sport Touring, comes with the Google features.
Winner: Toyota RAV4
Performance and fuel economy
The CR-V proves that practicality and fun dont have to be mutually exclusive. It feels surprisingly athletic when hustled through corners, and Honda managed to accomplish this without compromising ride quality. In general, youll feel more confident in the CR-V should you need to take a turn quickly or make an emergency swerve on the highway.
The RAV4 counters with its own advantages. Its a bit quicker than the CR-V, needing 7.5 seconds to get to 60 mph in Edmunds testing versus the CR-Vs 8 seconds. It also wins on fuel economy. All RAV4s feature a hybrid powertrain for 2026 that gets up to a Toyota-estimated 44 mpg combined. Thats excellent for a small SUV.
You can get a hybrid powertrain for the CR-V, but only for the more expensive trim levels. Its EPA estimate of up to 40 mpg combined isnt quite as good as the RAV4s, and Edmunds has often found that its easier in the RAV4 to match the EPAs estimates in real-world driving. Toyota also offers a plug-in hybrid of the RAV4 to further help you save on gas, something Honda cant match.
Winner: Toyota RAV4
Value
Toyotas 2026 RAV4 starts at $33,350, including destination fees. Thats more than the 2026 Honda CR-Vs starting price of $32,370. But remember that the RAV4 comes standard with a hybrid powertrain. Hybrid availability starts in the middle of the CR-Vs trim level lineup. As such, the least expensive hybrid CR-V starts at $37,080. Fully loaded, both the CR-V and the RAV4 will cost you approximately $44,000. Otherwise, youre getting a similar level of comfort, technology and safety-related features with both SUVs.
Winner: Toyota RAV4
Edmunds says
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 and 2026 Honda CR-V are both top contenders in their class, but the revamped RAV4s combination of strong value, more sophisticated technology and better efficiency give it the edge in this comparison.
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This story was provided to The Associated Press by the automotive website Edmunds . Bradley Iger is a contributor at Edmunds.
若您需要一辆兼具实用性、舒适性与多功能性的座驾，既能满足日常通勤又可胜任长途自驾，小型SUV无疑是理想之选。全轮驱动系统、优异的燃油经济性以及3万美元左右的起售价，更是其显著优势。那么在众多车型中该如何选择？目前市场上最受欢迎的两款车型当属**本田CR-V**和**丰田RAV4**。
尽管CR-V近年来一直是Edmunds的推荐车型之一，但丰田已对2026款RAV4进行了全面改款，通过升级提升了其外观设计、科技配置和性价比。这是否足以超越其长期竞争对手？Edmunds专家通过对比评测一探究竟。
舒适与便利
试驾本田CR-V时，您会明显感受到本田为打造这款车型倾注了大量心血。操控部件质感扎实且易于操作，前排座椅舒适并提供良好支撑。后门采用大角度开合设计，既方便行动不便的乘客进出，也使儿童安全座椅的装卸更为便捷。
RAV4同样展现了人性化设计的典范。其巧妙的储物空间设计尤其令人印象深刻，例如带翻盖的中控台可临时充当简易餐盘。车内空间感十足，前后排乘客均享有充裕的头部与腿部空间，后排座椅放倒后更可形成平坦规整的超大载物区域。不过尽管RAV4的新款座舱较前代有显著提升，但就乘坐舒适性而言，仍略逊于CR-V。
获胜者：本田CR-V
2026款RAV4升级了触屏信息娱乐系统。基础车型标配10.5英寸显示屏，而Limited和XSE等高配版本则搭载更大的12.9英寸屏幕。全系车型均采用经过全面优化的操作界面，布局更直观，响应更迅捷。无线Apple CarPlay和Android Auto手机互联功能成为全系标配。该车型还率先在同级车中内置行车记录仪，此项配置同样覆盖所有版本。
2026款本田CR-V同样暗藏科技新招。全系标配9英寸触控屏，内置谷歌服务套件，含**谷歌地图**及语音唤醒的**Google Assistant**。但该屏幕尺寸明显小于RAV4的标准显示屏，且仅顶配Sport Touring版本搭载谷歌功能。
获胜者：丰田RAV4
性能与燃油经济性
CR-V证明了实用性与驾驶乐趣可以兼得。在弯道疾驰时，它展现出令人惊喜的运动感，而本田在实现这一点的同时并未牺牲乘坐舒适性。无论是快速过弯还是高速公路上紧急变道，CR-V都能让你信心十足。
RAV4以自身优势予以回击。在Edmunds的测试中，其加速表现略胜CR-V一筹，从静止加速至60英里/小时仅需7.5秒，而CR-V则需要8秒。燃油经济性方面同样占据优势。2026款全系RAV4均搭载混合动力系统，丰田官方数据显示其综合油耗可达44英里/加仑，这在小型SUV中堪称出色。
CR-V车型虽提供混合动力系统，但仅限更高配置版本。其美国环保署（EPA）综合油耗预估值为40英里/加仑，略逊于RAV4。据Edmunds实测反馈，RAV4在实际驾驶中更容易达到EPA预估油耗水平。此外，丰田还为RAV4提供插电式混合动力版本以进一步降低油耗，这是本田目前未能企及的优势。
冠军：丰田RAV4
价值
丰田2026款RAV4起售价为33,350美元（含运费），略高于本田2026款CR-V的32,370美元起售价。但需注意，RAV4全系标配混合动力系统，而CR-V的混动版本仅从中配车型开始提供。因此，CR-V混动版的最低起售价为37,080美元。若选择顶配版本，两款SUV的售价均约为44,000美元。除此之外，二者在舒适性、科技配置及安全功能方面均处于相近水平。
冠军：丰田RAV4
埃德蒙兹表示
2026款丰田RAV4与2026款本田CR-V虽同为该细分市场的佼佼者，但经过升级的RAV4凭借卓越的性价比、更精良的技术配置以及更优的能效表现，在此次对比中略胜一筹。
本文由汽车网站Edmunds提供给美联社。布拉德利·艾格（Bradley Iger）是Edmunds的特约撰稿人。
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