Toyota C-HR or RAV4: Which is Right for You?
Toyota has long been a leader of sedans and compacts, but it has made quite a name for itself in the SUV market in recent years. Two of its most popular models, the RAV4 and the C-HR, have emerged as leaders in the small SUV segment. If you're looking to buy a new SUV, your research has probably led you to one or both of these models.
Not sure which is right for you? Consider these details on how the two compare to help you decide:
Exterior Comparison
Right away, you'll notice that the Toyota C-HR has a lot more flair than the RAV4. It has a futuristic look with an aerodynamic design and lots of fins, grooves, and smooth accents. You half expect a door to open on its own or the wheels to tuck under the SUV just before it hovers off. But don't let that put you off! It's a gorgeous design with mainstream appeal.
The Toyota RAV4 has an attractive design, as well, but the look is a bit more pedestrian when you compare it to the C-HR. It looks like many other SUVs - albeit more sophisticated and stylish. It has a more rugged look with edges that are just polished enough to make you comfortable driving it to any function.
Interior and Technology
The interior of the Toyota RAV4 and the Toyota C-HR is very similar, from the layout to the technology. Both comes with a six-speaker Entune multimedia system, and both have standard features like power windows and locks, Bluetooth streaming, and air conditioning. The RAV4 comes with power driver seats, and it has more features on the upper trim levels than the C-HR.
The Toyota C-HR has a bit more legroom up front than the RAV4, offering 43.5 inches to the RAV4's 41 inches. However, the RAV4 offers a lot more legroom in the back - 37.8 inches compared to the C-HR's 31.7 inches.
The differences on the interior of these two SUVs are negligible, but they may be enough to sway some buyers.
Performance
The RAV4 and the C-HR are similarly sized, but the RAV4 offers much more power than the C-HR. The 2019 Toyota RAV4 comes standard with a 2.5-liter Dynamic Force Inline4 engine that puts out 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, while the 2019 Toyota C-HR comes standard with a 2.0-liter Inline4 engine that puts out 144 horsepower and 139 lb-ft of torque.
Don't think that the increased power means the RAV4 is a gas guzzler. It gets an estimated 26 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. That's just one mile per gallon less in the city than the C-HR, but it's four miles per gallon more than the C-HR on the highway.
Which is Right for You?
Armed with this knowledge, head to your local Toyota dealership to take a test drive of the C-HR and the RAV4 to see which one feels better when you drive it. You can decide which offers the features you want and which best fits your budget.
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