Toyota C-HR vs Honda HR-V

2018 Toyota C-HR

2017 Honda HR-V

These days, drivers are expecting more from their crossover in terms of technology and comfort. To answer that call, both the 2018 Toyota C-HR and 2017 Honda HR-V come with standard features such as Bluetooth® hands-free calling, push-button start, and cruise control. On top of all that, though, the Toyota C-HR also boasts dual-zone automatic climate control, ensuring there’s not a bad seat in the house, and adaptive cruise control. The C-HR even comes standard with a 7-inch touchscreen interface and a six-speaker sound system with Aha Radio™ and iPod connectivity. By contrast, the base Honda HR-V only gets a basic 5-inch display screen and a sparse four-speaker sound system.

Whether you opt for the 2018 Toyota C-HR or the 2017 Honda HR-V, your crossover will be powered by a 1.8L four-cylinder engine. When it comes to output, though, the Toyota model clearly has the advantage over the HR-V. The Toyota C-HR’s engine pushes out a sure-footed 144 hp and 139 lb-ft of torque. Although it may try to keep up, the HR-V’s engine causes it to lag behind, only able to muster up 141 hp and 127 lb-ft of torque.

The 2018 Toyota C-HR and 2017 Honda HR-V both get standard safety features like stability control, traction control, airbags for front and rear passengers, and even a rearview camera. Still, only the Toyota C-HR gets a full suite of advanced driver assistance safety features; with its standard Toyota Safety Sense™ P suite, the C-HR enjoys the added benefit of Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, and Automatic High Beams!