
The RAV4 hasn’t even been subjected to that test yet, and it received “Average” scores in two of the IIHS updated tests where the CR-V aced. The CR-V received a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for its best-possible performance in all categories, except for one new category: it got two out of three points for front crash prevention at night. Finally, certain RAV4 models like the Adventure, Woodland and TRD Off-Road have more functional roof rails than the CR-V’s. The RAV4 Hybrid also has a spare tire, while the CR-V Hybrid does not. Its cargo cover can be stored under the floor, which itself can lower by about 2 inches for increased space/versatility.

It has greater advantages than that, though. We backed this up in real-world testing, too, as the Toyota can in fact hold just a bit more behind its raised back seat.

On paper, the RAV4 has more cargo space with 37.5 cubic-feet to the CR-V’s 36.3. (CR-V is the one with leather upholstery and no rubber cargo mat) Which has more cargo capacity and functionality?
