Honda CR-V vs. Toyota Highlander Review

Utility
There's no obvious winner between the Toyota Highlander and the Honda CR-V with respect to hauling capacity. Neither the Toyota Highlander nor the Honda CR-V has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity. The Toyota Highlander is a better choice than the Honda CR-V regarding transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of luggage or massive beasts. Towing is quite a bit more the Toyota Highlander's forte than it is the Honda CR-V's.

Performance
The CR-V is likely to feel somewhat sluggish because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Dimensions
The Toyota Highlander is a tad heavier than the Honda. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota Highlander than the Honda because of its bigger tank. The Honda CR-V and the Toyota compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll likely take the Honda CR-V for a fill-up about as often as the Toyota Highlander.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Honda CR-V to the dealership as the Toyota Highlander. The CR-V will save you money at the pump compared to the Toyota Highlander. When it comes to fuel economy, the Honda CR-V has the Toyota Highlander beat. The Toyota Highlander is considerably costlier than the Honda CR-V in terms of MSRP.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Toyota Highlander and the CR-V very likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Highlander has a more massive engine than the CR-V. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Toyota Highlander packs quite a punch compared to the Honda CR-V as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque equals pickup, and the Toyota Highlander will have picked up and gone by the time the Honda CR-V finally gets moving.

Comfort
Taller drivers will markedly enjoy the extra head room in the Toyota's front cabin compared to the Honda CR-V. The Honda CR-V is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Highlander.

Overview
The Honda CR-V and the Toyota have the same basic after-sale protection.