Honda HR-V vs Toyota C-HR

Efficiency: Honda HR-V vs Toyota C-HR

After driving the Honda HR-V for a couple weeks, most people notice just how efficient it is—usually by how much they’re saving at the pump. With fuel economy ratings of up to an EPA-estimated 28 city/34 highway MPG for 2WD CVT trims, it’s very impressive for a crossover SUV.¹

On the other hand, the Toyota C-HR model’s fuel economy specifications aren’t quite as impressive. The costs of 27 city/31 highway MPG might start to add up over time. ²

Performance Features

Now, we’ll head right under the hood and take a look at what powers these two SUVs. When it comes to engine specs, these two models are pretty evenly matched.

The Honda HR-V provides a standard In-Line 4-cylinder engine that puts out 141 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque capability. Over in the C-HR, you’ll find the standard 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, which puts out 144 horsepower. So, as you can see, they’re neck and neck.

Where these two models start to differ is when it comes to traction and stability control. While both models come standard with a front-wheel drive system, only one offers the ability to choose an all-wheel drivetrain, and that’s the HR-V.

Whether you’re going on an off-roading adventure camping trip, or heading up to the snowy mountains, the HR-V is ready to be your partner no matter where you’re headed.

Advanced Driver-Assistive Safety Technologies

Finally, we’ll take a look at the safety and security features these models come equipped with. They work together to provide you with more peace of mind when you’re behind the wheel.

The HR-V offers a Honda Sensing® Safety & Driver Assisted Technologies system, which will help keep you and your family as safe as possible while you’re out there on the road.

• Collision Mitigation Braking System™

This feature helps you mitigate or avoid frontal collisions by automatically applying braking pressure in the event of an emergency. It’ll monitor the vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists traveling ahead of you, and alert you if it senses you rapidly approaching them.

• Road Departure Mitigation System

You’ll stay securely in the center of your lane, thanks to this feature. It can determine if you cross over detected lane lines without signaling, and then provide gentle steering corrections or braking to get you back on the right path.

• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

ACC is ideal for highway commuters. It helps you maintain a set following interval behind the vehicles traveling ahead of you, and will automatically slow down or speed up your HR-V depending on the flow of traffic.

• Lane Keeping Assist System

The Lane Keeping Assist System is constantly providing subtle steering adjustments to keep you directly in the center of your lane.

The Multi-Angle Rearview Camera comes with standard guidelines, but on the Sport trim level and above, this feature includes Dynamic Guidelines, which allow you to switch between different views.

While the C-HR offers some similar features, there’s not nearly as many available to you. Feel free to have a conversation with our teammates about which safety suite would work better with your lifestyle.