Comparison - Honda CR-V EX-L 2021 - vs - Lexus GS 350 F-Sport Black Line 2020

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
31,950
Updated: 
13 Oct 2019
$
55,155
Updated: 
25 Nov 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2020
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
14.00gals
17.40gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Crystal Black Pearl
#161616
Lunar Silver Metallic
#9A9A9A
Platinum White Pearl
#E7E9E8
Modern Steel Metallic
#6E757F
Aegean Blue Metallic
#0106C6
Radiant Red Metallic
#731221
Sonic Gray Pearl
#5A646A

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Honda transitions the CR-V into 2021 without making any significant changes.

Pros
Cabin's upscale aura,
noteworthy fuel-economy figures,
plentiful cargo and interior- cubby storage.

Cons
Not particularly quick,
can't tow as much as rivals,
hybrid's battery reduces cargo volume.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Honda CR-V's #2 ranking is based on its score within the Compact SUVs category. It is the winner of our 2021 Best Compact SUV for the Money award and a finalist for our 2021 Best Compact SUV for Families award. Currently the Honda CR-V has a score of 8.8 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 38 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Spacious rear seat and cargo hold
Great fuel economy for the class
Upscale cabin
Quick acceleration

Cons
Few standard infotainment features
Frustrating touch-screen controls

By: 
usnews.com

No significant changes for the 2021 CR-V.

Pros
Quick acceleration plus thrifty fuel economy
Roomy interior with cavernous cargo capacity
Rides comfortably yet handles corners athletically
Plentiful and thoughtful storage areas

Cons
Touchscreen can be finicky to use and lacks a separate tuning knob
Below-average towing capability

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
27.00mpg
19.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
32.00mpg
26.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
24
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.50L
3.50L
Torque: 
179ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
280ft-lbs
at 4 800rpm
Horsepower: 
190hp
at 5 600rpm
311hp
at 6 400rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.40Feet
37.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Adaptive Cruise Control
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
182.10in
192.10in
Width: 
73.00in
72.40in
Height: 
66.50in
57.90in
Ground Clearance: 
8.20in
5.50in
Front Track: 
63.00in
Rear Track: 
63.70in
Wheel Base: 
104.70in
112.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.00
38.00
Rear Head Room: 
39.10
37.80
Front Leg Room: 
41.30in
42.50in
Rear leg room: 
40.40in
36.80in
Front Hip Room: 
55.10in
54.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.90in
57.30in
Rear Hip Room: 
49.50in
54.10in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.60in
55.70in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
75.80cu.ft
18.40cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
39.20cu.ft
18.40cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.90degrees
Angle of Departure: 
26.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
3529.00lbs
3891.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes
More Instruments: 
Fog Lights Indicator
Turn Signal/Hazard Indicators
System Message Indicator
Power Reduced Indicator
Odometer
Malfunction Indicator
Low-Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Low-Oil Pressure Indicator

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Hands-Free Entry
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
Power Tailgate with Programmable Height
Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®
4 one-touch power windows
1st row power glass moonroof
Hands-free entry
Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
no
Front Seats Features: 
Bucket Front Seats
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Leather
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
4 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Leather
Bucket front seats
12-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Driver seat thigh extension
3 memorized driver seat settings
8-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat thigh extension
Multi-level heated driver seat
Multi-level heated passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Ventilated passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding with pass-thru center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Multi-Link
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual Zone Front Climate Control
Rear ventilation ducts
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual zone front climate control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
8 Total Speakers
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
180-Watt Audio Output
USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
12 total speakers
Surround audio surround audio (discrete)
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Adjustable speed sensitive volume control
Video monitor
DVD player

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Heated, Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors including Integrated Turn Indicators
Rear Privacy Glass
Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster and Power Blind
Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 In.
19 in.
Wheels more: 
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Rear cross traffic alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Rear center 3-point belt

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Gray, leather
#6E757F
Ivory, leather
#BBA087
Black, leather
#111513