The 2022 Honda HR-V VS 2022 Toyota C-HR

The battle of the subcompact SUVs segment is fierce, with a spate of new and improved models competing in the ever-competitive market. Before you decide which vehicle you are going for, let us take a closer look at these four-door compact SUVs based on their specifications and briefly compare them.

General Overview

The Honda HR-V comes in four trim levels; the LX the base trim, Sport, EX and EX-L being the highest trim level. The Toyota C-HR is a subcompact crossover provided in four trim options; LE, XLE, Nightshade and Limited is the highest trim level. All of these trim levels offer Real-Time All-wheel drive with Intelligent Control System. However, in the Toyota C-HR, you only find a front-wheel drivetrain with no option for all-wheel drive.

The HR-V comes with a classy premium interior fitted with versatile seats accommodating five occupants, ample legroom, and a fair amount of entertainment features. Claimed to be the smallest vehicle in the Honda lineup, the HR-V possesses a versatile cargo area that some rivals fall short of. Inside the HR-V, you can find a Display Audio infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration and a 7-inch touchscreen, available in all the trims except the base trim. The base trim of the HR-V features a 5.0-inch infotainment screen.

Compared to its compact SUV rival, the Toyota CH-R's interior is somehow sub-par in terms of space. The cargo space comes very limitedly inside the CH-R, and the legroom feels underwhelming compared to the Honda HR-V. Technologies in the C-HR include keyless entry, dual-zone climate control, an 8-inch touchscreen display. However, the HR-V has the edge over the CH-R in terms of pure interior quality. The HR-V offers ample legroom and a roomy upscale cabin.

Exterior Comparison

When it comes to the exterior outlook and the general design, the Honda HR-V outshines the CH-R. Honda's style and aesthetics are kept simple, clean and crisp. The exterior is stylish and nice-looking for a crossover of its class. This can be attributed to the aesthetic black honeycomb pattern grille and LED brake lights. It rides on 18-inch alloy sports wheels with lots of exterior features being offered.

Performance Comparison

Thanks to its frugal engine and versatile cargo, the Honda HR-V is one of the hottest subcompact SUVs on the market. The SUV comes packed with a 1.8-litre 4-cylinder engine, delivering 141 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque. The 2022 Honda HR-V comes with a Real-Time all-wheel-drive with an Intelligent Control system, which allows the HR-V to proactively send power to the rear wheels, helping prevent traction loss during inclement weather or on the unreliable surface.

The 2021 CH-R engine remains unchanged-the 2-litre inline-4 motor making 144 horsepower and 139 lb-ft of torque. The engine comes paired with continuously variable transmission and a standard front-wheel drive drivetrain.

What About the Safety On The Honda HR-V?

When talking about safety, the Honda HR-V offers the Honda Sensing Suite, which I made up of security and driver-assistive technologies designed to assist and help protect you and your passengers. You can also find the Collision Mitigation Braking System and the Road Departure Mitigation system on the Honda HR-V.

What About the Engine and Power?

The Toyota's 2-litre inline-4 motor making 144 horsepower outweighs the Honda's 1.8-litre 4-cylinder engine with an output of 141 horsepower. However, the Honda makes up for it in fuel efficiency, Interior legroom, and exterior design.

For more information on these two models, contact us at Fairway Honda in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. We also offer trade-in options and have demos and loaners services available to our customers.

The 2022 Honda HR-V VS 2022 Toyota C-HR