It’s a showdown between Honda’s two small siblings. The Honda CR-V and HR-V are both popular SUVs, so the sibling rivalry is real. The CR-V is more of a practical powerhouse with turbo charged confidence, while the HR-V is stylish, nimble, and sized perfectly for city life.
Big Style and Presence in Small SUVs
Whether you’re considering a brand new SUV or you’re hunting for a good-quality used Honda CR-V or HR-V the CR-V is the larger, bolder version. It’s clean lines and quiet confidence give it a more refined feel.
The HR-V, on the other hand, has a youthful vibe. It’s the smaller, more compact SUV, but that just means it’s easier to maneuver when you have to slip into a small parking spot in a city parking garage.
Rev Your Engines
If you like to look at engine options, the CR-V is the way to go. It offers two, while every HR-V has the same power train. The base engine for the CR-V is a 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder with 190 horsepower. While this is efficient, you can get even better mpg with the hybrid option. It pairs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with two electric motors and gets 204 horsepower.
No matter which HR-V you choose, power will come from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 158 horsepower. This is plenty of power for the small HR-V and with the help of a CVT, it makes the most of the engine’s horses.
Two Well-Equipped Hondas
The CR-V is a step up in the Honda lineup, so it’s not a surprise that it offers some extra features. But the HR-V comes well-equipped, so you won’t feel like you’re missing out on anything if you choose the smaller vehicle.
Both entry-level trims have a 7-inch touchscreen that comes loaded with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. If you step up to the EX-L trim with either of these SUVs you’ll get a larger 9-inch touchscreen along with some wireless connectivity.
The CR-V Extras
Where the CR-V stands out from the HR-V is the Sport-L and Sport Touring trim levels. The Sport Touring especially is where you’ll get some extra features, including a hands-free liftgate, ambient cabin lighting, and an integrated navigation system. This trim will keep you extra comfortable on cold days with the heated steering wheel.
Safety Always Comes Standard
Whether you decide on a CR-V or an HR-V safety will come standard. The Honda Sensing suite of advanced driver aids has features designed to keep drivers alert and help prevent accidents. You can even find a used Honda CR-V with these advanced systems.
They include everything from forward collision warning with automatic braking, lane-keep assist to help make sure you don’t drift out of your lane, and lane centering. Your Honda can even help make highway driving less stressful. The adaptive cruise control system will keep you a set distance from the vehicle in front of you and keep you moving with the flow of traffic.
