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Car Forum / Honda Cars / December 2005CR-V -versus- Rav 4
I will be hoping to buy perhaps sometime next year. Currently leaning towards the Rav 4. Which is better, the Rav 4 or Honda's CR-V ? Consumer Reports rates the CR-V better, but the Rav 4 is actually better, according to Consumer Reports. That's because CR highly recommends the CR-V even though the Rav 4 is better. Confused I am.  Signature______________ =====fish===== CRV is bigger inside, has VSA (traction control), airbags all over, rollover sensor. Only downside are the tires. THey are noisy and no grip. But most OEM tires are garbage and should be replaced ASAP with good rubber, as it makes the car. >I will be hoping to buy perhaps sometime next year. > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Confused I am. Oliver Obad sez... > CRV is bigger inside Right, that's the purpose of an SUV. > has VSA (traction control), airbags > all over, rollover sensor. Rollover sensor? What is that? > Only downside are the tires. Can the vehicle be ordered with better tires when negotiating at the dealer? Signature______________ =====fish===== CRV IS BIGGER INSIDE THAN THE RAV4.. better? Very few dealers will deal on tires at purchase without putting a premium. > Oliver Obad sez... > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Can the vehicle be ordered with better tires when negotiating at the > dealer? Oliver Obad suggests that....... > CRV IS BIGGER INSIDE THAN THE RAV4.. better? I understand (from Consumer Reports) that the new 2006 Rav 4 is bigger with a 3.5 liter V6 standard. Am I correct that the CR-V comes with a 2.4 liter 4 as standard? > Very few dealers will deal on tires at purchase without putting a premium. Like I said, I am doing my homework, months before I visit a showroom. I am thirsty for knowledge. I want to know I am making the right choice, like I did 9 years ago with my Saturn (I did research back then and have a very reliable car), but I can still dream about driving to Home Depot and buying big items that can easily fit in a small SUV than a small car. Signature______________ =====fish===== You should then compared the RAV4 to a Pilot, and not a CRV. As they will most likely be priced the same. Both come with 3.5 Litre. Anyway, the CRV is going to be redesigned for 2007. So what's new for the RAV4 will be old news with the new CRV.Who knows what engine will be in it? I would look at the Acura RDX, as the next CRV might share its platform. It's coming to showrooms soon. > Oliver Obad suggests that....... > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > very reliable car), but I can still dream about driving to Home Depot and > buying big items that can easily fit in a small SUV than a small car. > You should then compared the RAV4 to a Pilot, and not a CRV. As they will > most likely be priced the same. Both come with 3.5 Litre. > > Anyway, the CRV is going to be redesigned for 2007. So what's new for the > RAV4 will be old news with the new CRV.Who knows what engine will be in it? probably whatever they fit into the accord, up to and/or including the V6 hybrid. if theyre smart, theyll put the trick folding seat design from the honda jazz/fit into it. > I would look at the Acura RDX, as the next CRV might share its platform. > It's coming to showrooms soon. > I will be hoping to buy perhaps sometime next year. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Consumer Reports rates the CR-V better, but the Rav 4 is actually better, > according to Consumer Reports. Did you proofread the above before you hit Send? Sparky Spartacus sez... >> Which is better, the Rav 4 or Honda's CR-V ? > Did you proofread the above before you hit Send? Yes. Both vehicles are very similar in their respective reviews on Consumer Reports. Both have very similar styles, etc. The decision is very difficult since I have no idea if there are any major advantages one has over the other. The Rav 4 has a better "Reliability History". The CR-V is "Highly Recommended, but the Suspension is not rated as good as the Rav 4. Before I go to the respective showrooms to take a look and a test drive, I am seeking more information than Consumer Reports offers. I am basically saying that the CR-V is tied with the Rav 4. Neither one is better. So I ask for advice, thank you. Signature______________ =====fish===== do not own either one but if both are the same then i would look at the cost of replacing wear and tear item between the two like brake timing belt etc. most of us do not think about the cost of ownership. i am still in disbelieve and shock that domestic vehicle parts are now cost much more than japanese brand and sometime even more than germans. my local honda list some of the replacement parts comparision and brand like hyundai and kia wear and tear item cost more than anyone else. > Sparky Spartacus sez... > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > ______________ > =====fish===== J Oat sez... >> The Rav 4 has a better "Reliability History". >> The CR-V is "Highly Recommended", but the [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > most of us do not think about the cost of ownership. When I visit the respective showrooms for more research, I will be sure to look into that. Signature______________ =====fish===== > do not own either one but if both are the same then i would look at the > cost of replacing wear and tear item between the two like brake timing > belt etc. CR-V and Rav4 both use timing chains. High Tech Misfit sez... > CR-V and Rav4 both use timing chains. Both are rated very high with Consumer Reports. Signature______________ =====fish===== >I will be hoping to buy perhaps sometime next year. > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > >Confused I am. I'm at that stage also. Have become empty nesters, going to replace the wifes minivan and have decided on a CR-V. Evaluated other small SUVs. one of the final deciders was the fact that I never,ever see them advertised used in my area. They are either kept forever, handed down, or sold by word of mouth. I think the CR-V has more room and less rollover propensity than the Rav 4. Frank Boettcher sez... >> Consumer Reports rates the CR-V better, >> but the Rav 4 is actually better, according >> to Consumer Reports. >>Confused I am. > I'm at that stage also. > I think the CR-V has more room and > less rollover propensity than the Rav 4. Which model year are you comparing? From Consumer Reports, the 2006 Rav-4 is bigger with a V6 standard. I'd like to add that Consumer Reports did not have enough data on the 2006 Rav 4 to compare. I will visit a Honda and Toyota dealer in a few months. For now, I am doing as much homework as I can before I listen to those slick salesmen. I wish to be armed with knowledge and will bring a notepad and pen to take allot of notes. I will (of course) report back here to this informative newsgroup to share what I have learned and to know what further things I need to know. When I am ready to buy, I will know just about everything, thus be able to ignore any salesman B.S. Signature______________ =====fish===== >Frank Boettcher sez... > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > >Which model year are you comparing? '05 >From Consumer Reports, the 2006 Rav-4 is bigger with a V6 standard. I saw that in the Edmunds review. Also not much data. If the MPG drops as a result of the larger size and the V6, I'm not interested. I know Toyota is a good brand and they definitely have a good reputation, however, I've owned seven honda products starting with a motor bike in the early sixties. never,ever been disappointed. If the comparison is a push, they have at least earned my loyalty. >I'd like to add that Consumer Reports did not have enough data on the 2006 >Rav 4 to compare. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >When I am ready to buy, I will know just about everything, thus be able to >ignore any salesman B.S. Good luck! Frank Frank Boettcher, your contribution to my research is to be commended when you said: >> From Consumer Reports, the 2006 >> Rav-4 is bigger with a V6 standard. > > I saw that in the Edmunds review. Good to know I'm not the only one doing serious homework here. > If the MPG drops as a result of the > larger size and the V6, I'm not interested. I hear you! We are both thinking the same about the details. > I've owned seven honda products > starting with a motor bike in the early > sixties. never,ever been disappointed. Wow, that's a big statement! I am extra impressed with your views, Frank! > If the comparison is a push, they > have at least earned my loyalty. Trust me, I am as neutral as I can possibly be! Signature______________ =====fish===== >I will be hoping to buy perhaps sometime next year. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Consumer Reports rates the CR-V better, but the Rav 4 is actually better, > according to Consumer Reports. The 2006 RAV4 is a totally new vehicle so any past comparison is no longer valid. Its base engine is a 166 HP 2.4 L 4-cyl but there is an optional 3.5L , 269 HP V-6. At 3600 lbs its basically a rocket ... sub 15 sec 1/4 mile (Car and Driver). I don't know how the (slower) Lexus RX group is going to react! The V6 won't be out until January. The 4 cyl comes out Monday. BTW the mpg only differs by 1 mpg between the 4 and 6 cyl according to EPA. I have been looking at the CRV, Subaru, and RAV4 and decided to hold off until I got a look at the new RAV4. When I first heard it was 14" longer I was turned off.. I didn't want a big SUV but C and D mag gave it such a good review in the last issue I decided to wait and take a closer look. rj Ron Jones sez... > The V6 won't be out until January. > The 4 cyl comes out Monday. > > BTW the mpg only differs by 1 mpg > between the 4 and 6 cyl according > to EPA. I was right. It takes quite an effort with research because of the constant changes in automotive technology. > I have been looking at the CRV, Subaru, and RAV4 Which Subaru model were you researching? > and decided to hold off until I > got a look at the new RAV4. I ask that you report back to this newsgroup after you have test driven the new RAV4. I would certainly be interested in your valued input. I too will be taking a test drive, but not before more research. > When I first heard it was 14" longer I was turned off. I heard it was bigger but 14" seems significant. I realize that competition is everything, so it's good to know that they are working for our business. Some companies expect consumer loyalty without delivering a quality product, hence why I am doing thorough research. In fact, I am doing much more research than I did 9½ years ago. > I didn't want a big SUV Same here. I am looking for something better than a small car so I can actually buy nice things from Home Depot and not worry about trying to fit it in my car. I will point out a purchase I made last year. I bought a huge model of the Empire State Building. I managed to fit it in the back seat of my small car. This model is huge. The top is attachable. When I got it home and attached the top, it is over 50½ inches tall. They sell big things in New York. Imagine buying a huge Statue of Liberty and not being able to drive it home because it does not fit. Anyhow, I think you get the point. I am not looking for a small SUV for off-road driving. I'm looking for storage so I can shop. By the way, any SUV that has hideable storage (like a trunk) would be a plus. Signature______________ =====fish===== > I heard it was bigger but 14" seems significant. depends on where it is- wheelbase, overall length, or a combination. > Same here. I am looking for something better than a small car so I can > actually buy nice things from Home Depot and not worry about trying to fit > it in my car. scion xB. cheap, durable, and a ton of useable storage. CRV 2007 will be also a new car.. i would hold off until September 2006 before going either way. >>I will be hoping to buy perhaps sometime next year. >> [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > rj > CRV 2007 will be also a new car.. i would hold off until September 2006 > before going either way. and by then the honda fit/jazz should be out too. if the OP is just looking for versatile storage space... |
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