2022 Honda HRV vs. CRV: Which Should You Buy?

If you’re looking for a modern small SUV that is compliant and well-rounded, the 2022 Honda HR-V and CR-V are among the best options. Both models offer a refined powertrain, polished performance, a user-friendly touchscreen infotainment system, and many standard tech and safety equipment.

Read on to learn how both vehicles compare, then schedule a test drive at Honda of Slidell in Slidell, LA.

Refined Performance

HR-V: The sole engine in the 2022 HR-V is a 1.8-liter inline-4 that generates 141 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque. It connects to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) that sends power to the front wheels by default.

All-wheel drive is available. Front-drive HR-V models return 28 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. All-wheel drive variants offer 26-27 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.

CR-V: The 2022 Honda CR-V comes with a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 making 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft of torque. This SUV also features a CVT that transmits power to the front wheels in front-drive CR-Vs and all four wheels in versions outfitted with all-wheel drive.

Fuel economy in city driving situations is an impressive 28 mpg. On the highway, front-wheel drive CR-V models return 34 mpg. With all-wheel drive, the 2022 CR-V earns 27 mpg city and 32 mpg highway.

Well-Equipped, Spacious Cabin

HR-V: With quality materials and high-end tech, the 2022 Honda HR-V interior is a nice place to spend time. In terms of cargo space, the five-seater subcompact SUV has 24.3 cubic feet of space behind its rear seats. With the rear seats folded, the HR-V offers 58.8 cubes. HR-V models with all-wheel drive have 23.2 and 57.6 or 55.9 cubes.

CR-V: Like the HR-V, the CR-V interior is well-equipped. However, it offers more cargo space than the HR-V. There’s 39.2 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats and 75.8 cubic feet behind the front seats.

Intuitive Infotainment Services

HR-V: Tech features are a little sparse in lower HR-V models. Consumers get a 5-inch display, Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port, and a four-speaker sound system. Higher models offer a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple Carplay® and Android Auto™ capability, Pandora compatibility, an additional USB port, HD radio, satellite radio, the HondaLink telematics system, and a six-speaker audio system.

CR-V: Like the HR-V, lower CR-V models only offer a 5-inch display, Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port, and a four-speaker stereo. Higher CR-V versions are better equipped, offering a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple Carplay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, navigation, wireless device charging, additional USB ports, HD radio, satellite radio, a six-speaker sound system, an eight-speaker stereo, and a nine-speaker premium audio system.

Advanced Safety Technologies

HR-V: Lower HR-V models come standard with a rearview camera. However, higher versions offer more sophisticated safety technologies such as road departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, Honda LaneWatch blind spot camera, automatic high-beam headlights, as well as front and rear parking sensors.

CR-V: The 2022 Honda CR-V has many more standard safety features across all trim levels, including forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, road departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and a rearview camera. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are optional.

Check Out the 2022 Honda HR-V & Honda CR-V at Honda of Slidell

Do you want to learn more about how the 2022 Honda HR-V & Honda compare? If so, please feel free to arrange a test drive at Honda of Slidell in Slidell, LA, where we offer both models for sale at affordable prices.

We also carry a large inventory of new and Certified Pre-Owned Honda vehicles that are fun to drive and offer great traction throughout harsh conditions and situations.