2021 Honda CR-V vs 2022 Cadillac XT5
CarGurus highlights
According to CarGurus experts, the overall rating for the 2021 Honda CR-V is 7.8 out of 10, while the 2022 Cadillac XT5 scores 6.7 out of 10. The Honda CR-V offers a compelling blend of safety features, practical cargo space, and reliable performance, making it the better choice overall. Despite the Cadillac XT5's luxury appeal and powerful engine options, the CR-V’s higher rating reflects its superior value and practicality for most consumers.
Choose the 2022 Cadillac XT5 if:
Shop Now- You desire a luxury SUV with a distinctive Cadillac design and high-quality interior materials.
- You prefer a powerful engine option and smooth ride quality.
- You value a robust suite of standard and optional safety features.
Choose the 2021 Honda CR-V if:
Shop Now- You prioritize safety highly and want advanced safety features standard across all trims.
- You need ample cargo space for travel or everyday use.
- You seek a practical and reliable crossover with good fuel efficiency.
Overview | |
MSRP$25,350 | MSRP$43,995 |
Average price$26,595 | Average price$33,526 |
Listings3570 | Listings308 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
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2021 Honda CR-V Reviews SummaryEven in a grim year, Honda is selling a staggering number of CR-Vs. The CR-V is the best-selling Honda by far. It’s also the second best-selling compact SUV, just behind the Toyota RAV4. And it's the fifth best-selling vehicle in the U.S., and if you take out all the commercial sales of full-size pickups it’s one of the two best-selling vehicles year in and year out. So it’s hard to argue against the CR-V formula. Honda’s been at this almost as long as crossovers have been a thing, launching the CR-V in 1997—a year after the RAV4 debuted. The funny thing is, aside from sales volume, there’s only one thing the CR-V particularly excels at. Aesthetics are subjective, but it would be hard to argue the CR-V is the best looking vehicle in its class. It’s not the cheapest. It’s not the best equipped, especially at the middle to lower trim levels. It’s not the fastest, nor is it the quietest, or the most fuel efficient. It’s not even the most reliable, showing up nowhere in J.D. Power's Most Reliable list. So what makes it so appealing to American consumers? Let’s see if we can figure that out. | |
2022 Cadillac XT5 Reviews SummaryCadillac spent the early 2000s methodically developing sports sedans in pursuit of BMW, but while it focused on that market trends turned toward SUVs. So for the past few years, Cadillac has tried to execute a product planning sidestep with more SUVs and updated versions of existing models. The Cadillac XT5 (short for Crossover Touring 5) was introduced for the 2017 model year as the replacement for the SRX crossover SUV. It now sits between the XT4 and XT6 in Cadillac’s SUV lineup, and is positioned against small luxury crossovers like the Audi Q5, BMW X3, Infiniti QX50, Lexus NX, Lincoln Corsair, and Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. Most of those models have benefitted from recent redesigns, while the XT5 carries over to the 2022 model year with minimal changes. The lineup still consists of Luxury base model, Premium Luxury, and Sport trim levels. For 2022, the XT5 Sport gets front Brembo brakes, red front and rear brake calipers, and new 20-inch 12-spoke wheels with a Pearl Nickel finish. All trim levels also get color-keyed floor mats and new Latte Metallic and Rosewood Metallic extra-cost paint colors. There are no mechanical changes to report, so the XT5 is still offer with turbocharged four-cylinder and naturally-aspirated V6 engines, with standard front-wheel drive (FWD) and optional all-wheel drive (AWD). Our test car was a Premium Luxury model with the V6, AWD, and the optional Platinum Package. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 190 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower190 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 190 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque179 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower190 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space39.2 cu ft | Cargo Space30.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3337 lbs | Curb Weight3915 lbs |
Height66.1 in | Height66.1 in |
Length182.1 in | Length189.6 in |
Width73.0 in | Width74.9 in |
Wheelbase104.8 in | Wheelbase112.5 in |
Maximum Payload1358 lbs | Maximum Payload2086 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
CarGurus highlights
According to CarGurus experts, the overall rating for the 2021 Honda CR-V is 7.8 out of 10, while the 2022 Cadillac XT5 scores 6.7 out of 10. The Honda CR-V offers a compelling blend of safety features, practical cargo space, and reliable performance, making it the better choice overall. Despite the Cadillac XT5's luxury appeal and powerful engine options, the CR-V’s higher rating reflects its superior value and practicality for most consumers.
Choose the 2022 Cadillac XT5 if:
Shop Now- You desire a luxury SUV with a distinctive Cadillac design and high-quality interior materials.
- You prefer a powerful engine option and smooth ride quality.
- You value a robust suite of standard and optional safety features.
Choose the 2021 Honda CR-V if:
Shop Now- You prioritize safety highly and want advanced safety features standard across all trims.
- You need ample cargo space for travel or everyday use.
- You seek a practical and reliable crossover with good fuel efficiency.
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,350 | $43,995 |
Average price | $26,595 | $33,526 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Even in a grim year, Honda is selling a staggering number of CR-Vs. The CR-V is the best-selling Honda by far. It’s also the second best-selling compact SUV, just behind the Toyota RAV4. And it's the fifth best-selling vehicle in the U.S., and if you take out all the commercial sales of full-size pickups it’s one of the two best-selling vehicles year in and year out. So it’s hard to argue against the CR-V formula. Honda’s been at this almost as long as crossovers have been a thing, launching the CR-V in 1997—a year after the RAV4 debuted. The funny thing is, aside from sales volume, there’s only one thing the CR-V particularly excels at. Aesthetics are subjective, but it would be hard to argue the CR-V is the best looking vehicle in its class. It’s not the cheapest. It’s not the best equipped, especially at the middle to lower trim levels. It’s not the fastest, nor is it the quietest, or the most fuel efficient. It’s not even the most reliable, showing up nowhere in J.D. Power's Most Reliable list. So what makes it so appealing to American consumers? Let’s see if we can figure that out. | Cadillac spent the early 2000s methodically developing sports sedans in pursuit of BMW, but while it focused on that market trends turned toward SUVs. So for the past few years, Cadillac has tried to execute a product planning sidestep with more SUVs and updated versions of existing models. The Cadillac XT5 (short for Crossover Touring 5) was introduced for the 2017 model year as the replacement for the SRX crossover SUV. It now sits between the XT4 and XT6 in Cadillac’s SUV lineup, and is positioned against small luxury crossovers like the Audi Q5, BMW X3, Infiniti QX50, Lexus NX, Lincoln Corsair, and Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. Most of those models have benefitted from recent redesigns, while the XT5 carries over to the 2022 model year with minimal changes. The lineup still consists of Luxury base model, Premium Luxury, and Sport trim levels. For 2022, the XT5 Sport gets front Brembo brakes, red front and rear brake calipers, and new 20-inch 12-spoke wheels with a Pearl Nickel finish. All trim levels also get color-keyed floor mats and new Latte Metallic and Rosewood Metallic extra-cost paint colors. There are no mechanical changes to report, so the XT5 is still offer with turbocharged four-cylinder and naturally-aspirated V6 engines, with standard front-wheel drive (FWD) and optional all-wheel drive (AWD). Our test car was a Premium Luxury model with the V6, AWD, and the optional Platinum Package. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 190 hp I4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 190 hp @ 5600 rpm | 235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 190 hp I4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque | 179 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 190 hp @ 5600 rpm | 235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 39.2 cu ft | 30.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3337 lbs | 3915 lbs |
Height | 66.1 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 189.6 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.9 in |
Wheelbase | 104.8 in | 112.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1358 lbs | 2086 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 1000 lbs |
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