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A side-by-side comparison of the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid.

2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid

2020 Highlander Hybrid versus 2020 CR-V Hybrid
✔ Serra Lifetime Warranty (Learn More) X
✔ Serra Platinum Package (Learn More) X
✔ Toyota Care X
✔ Toyota Safety Sense X
2.5-L, 4-Cyl. Hybrid Engine 2.0-L, 4-Cyl. Hybrid
243/175 Horsepower/Torque 212/232
8 people Max. Passenger Cap. 5 people
3,500 lbs. Max. Towing Not Advised
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Toyota has elevated its profile inside of the automotive industry by being an early and eager adopter of hybrid technology. Not only has the automaker proven the viability of hybrid technology, but Toyota has adapted it to work with a growing list of its most popular models. The competition has taken notice and are starting to respond with hybrid iterations of its own. A comparison of the 2020 Toyota Highland Hybrid vs. 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid will help potential owners sort through their options and make the best decision for their needs. The 2020 Highlander hybrid offers more interior space for cargo and passengers as well as better performance and towing scores than its new Honda competitor. Customers can schedule a test drive with the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid today by calling 205-847-1841.

The 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is simply a larger vehicle that offers more space for people and cargo than the newly introduced 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Future owners of the 2020 Highlander Hybrid will be able to choose among trim grades that can accommodate seven or eight passengers. The new Hybrid variant of the 2020 CR-V retains its original two-row, five-passenger interior layout. This also translates into more available cargo volume. When the 2020 Highlander Hybrid is holding the most passengers possible, there will still be 16 cubic-feet available. The third row can be folded down to expand this space to offer 48.4 cubic-feet and as much as 84.3 cubic-feet when the 2020 Highlander Hybrid is properly configured. A 2020 CR-V Hybrid with rear passengers will have fewer than 40 cubic-feet of cargo space and a maximum of 75.8 cubic-feet.

Performance Specs, Towing Capacity and Fuel Economy

Toyota has made the 2020 Highlander Hybrid available with a single gas-electric hybrid powertrain. It will have a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that is attached to a powerful electric motor and an eight-speed automatic transmission. It will produce up to 243 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. All 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid models will be able to record at least up to 35 miles per gallon in the city and at least 34 miles per gallon on the highway. When the 2020 Highlander Hybrid is properly equipped, it will be able to tow up to 3,500 pounds.

On the other side of the equation is the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder hybrid engine that will make 212 horsepower and 232 pound-feet of torque. Being a smaller and lighter crossover SUV platform, will allow the CR-V Hybrid to achieve up to 40 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. However, Honda doesn’t recommend doing any towing with the 2020 CR-V Hybrid.

A front left quarter photo of the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid on the road.
A photo of the touchscreen equipped in the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
A photo of the cargo area in the rear of the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
A photo of the center gauge cluster in the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.