2019 Honda CR-V vs 2020 Toyota Sienna

2019 Honda CR-V
2019 Honda CR-V
$24,450MSRP
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2020 Toyota Sienna
2020 Toyota Sienna
$29,715MSRP
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2019 Honda CR-V
$24,450MSRP
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2020 Toyota Sienna
$29,715MSRP
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Overview

MSRP
$24,450
$29,715
Average price
$22,203
$30,368
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Ratings & Reviews

User reviews
4.3
4.9
Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

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7.8 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Great handling
  • Plenty of cargo space
  • Standard advanced safety features
Cons
  • Poor ergonomic design
  • Twitchy steering
Summary
Refined, roomy, and historically reliable, the Honda CR-V has earned its status as one of the best selling vehicles in America. This is a safe SUV, too, and it returns good fuel economy while delivering lively performance. There are few reasons to cross the 2019 Honda CR-V off of your shopping list, and numerous reasons to drive one home from the dealership.

Since the second half of the 20th century, each decade has had a hot-topic family car, and, as we’ve noted in a number of reviews this year, the crossover is our current darling vehicle. Before the crossover, there were big, truck-based SUVs. Before that, there were station wagons.

And for the past 35 years, there's always been the minivan.

The Dodge Caravan has been widely considered the Patient Zero of the minivan segment. From there, seemingly everyone joined the party, including Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Volkswagen, Oldsmobile, Ford, and more. Heck, even Mercury had a “Nautica Edition” version of the Villager.

The minivan was king once, the crossover is king now, and some other type of vehicle will likely dominate in the near future. But in all this, the 7- and 8-passenger minivans will always represent the ultimate in versatility. The crossover is an image-forward fad with a dash of usability, but the minivan continues to prove itself as the pinnacle of practicality.

The 2020 Toyota Sienna is neither the newest nor flashiest minivan out there, but when you absolutely need space for people and gear, there’s nothing better. Additionally, the Sienna is the only minivan to offer all-wheel drive (AWD), which is something specifically desired by many car buyers.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.4L 184 hp I4
3.5L 296 hp V6
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
2
Horsepower
184 hp @ 6400 rpm
296 hp @ 6200 rpm
MPG City
26
19
MPG Highway
32
26
Look and feel
2019 Honda CR-V
9/10
2020 Toyota Sienna
6/10
CarGurus experts rate the 2019 Honda CR-V as 9 out of 10 and the 2020 Toyota Sienna as 6 out of 10. The 2019 Honda CR-V offers a modern and appealing design with four trim levels available, each equipped with front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). The CR-V exudes quality with a well-arranged interior and ample storage space. On the other hand, the 2020 Toyota Sienna, while offering ample cargo space, feels dated and occasionally upscale.
Performance
2019 Honda CR-V
7/10
2020 Toyota Sienna
7/10
CarGurus experts rate both the 2019 Honda CR-V and the 2020 Toyota Sienna 7 out of 10. The 2019 Honda CR-V offers two engine options, with the turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine delivering satisfying performance. The 2020 Toyota Sienna comes equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine, providing stout acceleration and the option for all-wheel drive. However, it exhibits twitchy steering at higher speeds.
Form and function
2019 Honda CR-V
9/10
2020 Toyota Sienna
9/10
CarGurus experts rate both the 2019 Honda CR-V and the 2020 Toyota Sienna 9 out of 10. The 2019 Honda CR-V offers ample storage space and comfortable seating, while the 2020 Toyota Sienna provides class-leading cargo space, albeit with some challenges in accessing it.
Technology
2019 Honda CR-V
7/10
2020 Toyota Sienna
9/10
CarGurus experts rate the 2019 Honda CR-V 7 out of 10 and the 2020 Toyota Sienna 9 out of 10. The 2019 Honda CR-V offers a long list of infotainment upgrades, driver-assistance features, and collision-avoidance systems. The 2020 Toyota Sienna comes with standard tech features, including a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and offers additional features on higher trims.
Safety
2019 Honda CR-V
8/10
2020 Toyota Sienna
9/10
CarGurus experts rate the 2019 Honda CR-V 8 out of 10 and the 2020 Toyota Sienna 9 out of 10. Both vehicles come equipped with advanced safety features, with the 2020 Toyota Sienna earning top ratings in crash testing and driver-assistance features.

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Based on the ratings, the 2019 Honda CR-V emerges as the more well-rounded choice, offering a modern design, satisfying performance, ample storage space, and advanced safety features. Therefore, the 2019 Honda CR-V is the recommended choice.

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