Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs Honda CR-V Hybrid in Saudi Arabia: Which Should You Buy?
We compare prices, power, efficiency and warranty for the Kingdom's two most popular hybrid SUVs.
Hybrid SUVs are an easy sell in Saudi Arabia: big enough for families, cheaper to run than conventional SUVs and free of charging worries. The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Honda CR-V Hybrid are the obvious contenders. Here is how they compare.
Prices (SAR)
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| RAV4 Hybrid LE 4X2 | 111,377 |
| RAV4 Hybrid LE 4X4 | 117,357 |
| CR-V Hybrid (base) | 133,500 |
| RAV4 Hybrid XLE 4X4 | 138,862 |
| RAV4 Hybrid XSE 4X4 | 161,977 |
| CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring AWD | approx. 163,875 |
| RAV4 Hybrid LTD 4X4 | 165,542 |
Power and efficiency
The RAV4 makes 230 hp (FWD) or 239 hp (AWD), compared with 204 hp for the CR-V. Toyota also leads on official efficiency, quoting up to 26.6 km/l against the Honda’s 16-17 km/l.
Warranty and safety
Toyota covers the hybrid battery for up to 10 years or 250,000 km, against Honda’s 8 years or 160,000 km. However, Honda Sensing driver assistance is standard on every CR-V, whereas Toyota Safety Sense is only fitted from the RAV4 XLE upwards.
Our take
The RAV4 Hybrid wins on entry price, power, efficiency and battery warranty. The CR-V counters with standard safety tech across the range and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. If you want the safety suite on the Toyota, budget for at least the XLE, which brings the two cars much closer on price. Note that some higher RAV4 trims may involve waits of three to six months.
