View Photos of the 2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road vs. Honda CR-V EX-L

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We're comparing two of the most popular choices in the compact-crossover segment, the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. These two SUVs have both been around for decades, but how do they stack up in their current iterations?

In this test, we compared a 2024 RAV4 TRD Off-Road and a 2023 CR-V EX-L.

The EX-L is a nonhybrid CR-V, meaning it has a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four.

The upper trims are only available with the hybrid powertrain, and the lower trims come with the nonhybrid engine.

The turbo four produces 190 horsepower and uses a continuously variable automatic transmission.

We like the CR-V's pleasant interior, which has easy-to-use knobs and buttons.

The CR-V's cargo area is the more spacious of the two, holding more carry-on suitcases in our testing.

In this matchup, we preferred the CR-V for its well-rounded nature and spacious cabin.

The RAV4's naturally aspirated 2.5-liter engine produces 203 horsepower.

The RAV4's interior looks more dated than the CR-V's but still has good ergonomics.

2023 Honda CR-V EX-L

2023 Honda CR-V EX-L

2023 Honda CR-V EX-L

2023 Honda CR-V EX-L

2023 Honda CR-V EX-L

2023 Honda CR-V EX-L

2023 Honda CR-V EX-L

2023 Honda CR-V EX-L

2023 Honda CR-V EX-L

2023 Honda CR-V EX-L

2023 Honda CR-V EX-L

2023 Honda CR-V EX-L

2023 Honda CR-V EX-L

2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road vs. 2023 Honda CR-V EX-L

2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road

2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road

2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road

2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road

2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road

2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road

2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road

2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road

2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road

2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road

2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road

2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road

2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road

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