2025 Honda CR-V vs. 2025 Lexus GX 550 Review

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2025 Honda
CR-V

MSRP*: $30,100 to $36,500
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2025 Lexus
GX 550

MSRP*: $63,935 to $80,400
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MPG - City 26 - 28 MPG 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 34 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 76.5 ft3 76.9 - 90.5 ft3
Engine
  • 190-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 349-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 190 hp 349 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 7,601 - 9,096 lbs
Exterior Length 184.8 in 197.1 in
Exterior Width 73.5 in 78.0 - 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 41.0 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in
Head Room Front 38.2 - 40.0 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Honda CR-V offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Lexus GX 550, with comparable head- and legroom. The Lexus GX 550 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Honda CR-V, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda CR-V as you will with the Lexus GX 550, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Honda CR-V is a better financial choice over the Lexus GX 550, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Honda CR-V is much slimmer than the Lexus GX 550, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Honda CR-V, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Lexus GX 550.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Lexus GX 550 is clearly the choice over the Honda CR-V for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Honda CR-V has a lot less horsepower than the Lexus GX 550.

Powertrain
The Honda CR-V has much lower torque than the Lexus GX 550, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Honda CR-V and the Lexus GX 550. The Honda CR-V has less cargo space than the Lexus GX 550, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.