2012 Toyota RAV4 vs 2012 Honda CR-V
Side-by-side EPA, NHTSA, and recall data. Winners highlighted in green when one car clearly leads.
- Best EPA combined MPG goes to the 2012 Honda CR-V at 26 MPG.
- Best highway MPG goes to the 2012 Honda CR-V at 30 MPG.
- Top NHTSA overall safety rating (5 stars) is the 2012 Honda CR-V.
Car 1 2012 Toyota RAV4 | Car 2 2012 Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
Engine & efficiency | ||
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.5L | 2.4L |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline |
EPA fuel economy | ||
| City MPG | 21 | 23 |
| Highway MPG | 28 | 30 |
| Combined MPG | 24 | 26 |
| Annual fuel cost (EPA) | $2800 | $2600 |
| CO2 tailpipe | 370g/mi | 342g/mi |
NHTSA safety ratings | ||
| Overall | 4/ 5 | 5/ 5 |
| Frontal crash | 4/ 5 | 5/ 5 |
| Side crash | 5/ 5 | 5/ 5 |
| Rollover | 4/ 5 | 4/ 5 |
| Stability control | Standard | Standard |
Recalls, complaints, investigations | ||
| Recalls (NHTSA) | 5 | 3 |
| Complaints filed | 265 | 395 |
| Open investigations | 0 | 3 |
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHERToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the event of a frontal collision, the rear seat belts for the outboard seats may be cut by the seat cushion frame.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEToyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, Antilock Brake System (ABS), and Traction Control system.
- VISIBILITY/WIPERToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 27, 2008, to December 19, 2012 and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, water may drip onto the joint that connects the wiper linkage to the wiper motor.
- + 2 more on file at NHTSA.
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSHonda is recalling certain model year 2012 CR-V, equipped with the LX trim level and manufactured from August 30, 2012, to August 31, 2012. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." The incorrect values for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, Gross Axle Weight Rating front and rear, tire size, and rim size were specified on the safety certification label.
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONHonda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHHonda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda CR-V and model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles. If the manual or power door lock is activated while an interior front door handle is being operated by an occupant, the cable connecting the interior door handle to the door latch mechanism may become loose and move out of position. There is a possibility that the cable can move far enough out of position to prevent the door from properly latching.
Sources: US DOT NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov) for safety ratings, recalls, and complaints. US EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov for engine, fuel economy, and emissions data. Both are free public datasets, updated by the federal agencies that own them.
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