The 2025 GAC Honda Haoying SUV was officially launched on October 16. The car has a total of 11 different configurations, covering fuel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and other power, with a price range of 185,900-269,900 yuan. The new car's fuel version is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, and is also equipped with the Honda SENSING360 safety super-sensing system for the first time. The premium version adds forward traffic warning and braking functions. However, the card key and the two-color body design of the fuel version have been cancelled. The new car also offers 5-seat and 7-seat layout options, with sales of 10,473 units in September.

The 2024 FAW Toyota RAV4 Rongfang was officially launched on September 12, 2024, with a total of 9 models, covering a variety of power such as fuel, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid, with a guide price range of 169,800-297,800 yuan. The new entry-level model is 7,000 yuan lower than the 2023 model. The seat material has been changed from leather to synthetic leather. The side fenders of the body are made of piano black, and piano black decorative strips are added between the taillights. The silver guard plate under the rear bumper echoes the design style of the front bumper, making the overall shape more rugged and domineering.

Except for the entry-level urban version, the other models also have remote control, intelligent voice interaction, in-car Wi-Fi, WeChat and OTA upgrade functions. The 2024 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a 10.25-inch floating central control screen as standard, supporting Toyota's intelligent connected car system, including Baidu CarLife, Apple CarPlay and Huawei HiCar smartphone interconnection functions. According to data from CarDai, the sales volume of RAV4 in September was 17,079 units, and the sales volume has been above 14,000 units for 5 consecutive months.

This article mainly compares the 2025 Haoying 2WD Premium Edition and the 2024 Rongfang 2WD Fashion PLUS Edition. The two models are similar in price and configuration. Currently, the Rongfang terminal discount is 45,000, and the Haoying terminal discount is 60,000.

Haoying has more space, Rongfang is more fuel-efficient

As can be seen from the above picture, the RAV4 is not as good as the Haoying in terms of length, width and wheelbase, but the height is the same. In terms of riding experience, the Haoying is worse than the RAV4. Both cars are compact SUVs. But in terms of storage space, the Haoying has a volume of 627 liters, which is much larger than the RAV4. However, for most scenarios, the storage space of the RAV4 is sufficient.

In terms of power, the maximum power of Haoying's engine is higher than that of Rongfang. Rongfang is equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, while Haoying uses a 1.5L turbocharged engine. The latter has more power than the former, and stronger power also brings a higher maximum speed. But in terms of fuel consumption, Rongfang is 6.4L per 100 kilometers, while Haoying is 7.3L. Rongfang relies on Toyota's technology and is better than Haoying in body lightweight technology. In terms of vehicle weight, Haoying is 47 kg heavier than Rongfang.

In terms of price, the RAV4 is 900 yuan more expensive than the Haoying. If you are looking for low fuel consumption and not so demanding on power, you can look at the RAV4. If you like large space and strong power, buy the Haoying. However, both models have to pay a 10% purchase tax. The hardware configuration of the new Haoying is more cost-effective than the RAV4.

Battery life is leading

Comparing the range and chassis, the fuel tank of Haoying is smaller than that of Rongfang, and the range is also shorter than the latter. Both cars are filled with 92-grade gasoline. In terms of travel cost, Rongfang is lower than Haoying. In terms of gearbox, both cars are CVT continuously variable transmission.

In terms of drive, both are front-engine front-wheel drive. In terms of chassis, the front suspension type of the RAV4 and Haoying models is the same, both are front McPherson suspension, Haoying uses rear multi-link suspension, and RAV4 uses double wishbone suspension. Whether the chassis is good or not depends on the tuning. The suspension of the two models has technical support from large manufacturers and the level is comparable.

In terms of tires, both Haoying and Rongfang use R18 wheels, but Haoying's tires are wider. Haoying performs well in stability and handling, and its wide tires are more attractive. Rongfang focuses on economy and comfort, with lower travel costs and better fuel efficiency.

In terms of intelligent driving hardware, RAV4 is slightly better

In terms of smart cabin, the central control screen of RAV4 is larger than that of Haoying. Since both models do not have car-machine chips, there will be problems with slow response, and the playability of the central control screen is weaker than that of electric cars. In terms of panoramic sunroof, both models have openable panoramic sunroofs. In terms of intelligent driving, both RAV4 and Haoying provide L2-level driving assistance functions, including active braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, lane centering, road traffic sign recognition and other functions. Haoying has more fatigue driving detection, and RAV4 has more 360-degree panoramic images, each with its own advantages.

In terms of comfort configuration, both models have the same air conditioning type. However, in terms of seat material, Haoying uses genuine leather, while RAV4 uses imitation leather. Then in terms of seat functions, Haoying supports front seat heating, ventilation, and driver memory functions, while RAV4 only supports heating. Haoying also has built-in original ETC and active noise reduction functions, while the latter does not. Haoying also has an additional passenger knee airbag and induction tailgate than RAV4. RAV4 supports wireless charging for mobile phones, while Haoying does not.

Haoying is equipped with 12 speakers of BOSE audio, while RAV4 has only 6 speakers. The former has more speakers and better sound effects. In terms of intelligent driving capabilities, RAV4 has 3 more cameras and 4 more ultrasonic radars than Haoying, but in terms of the number of millimeter waves, Haoying has two more than RAV4, so RAV4 can sense and collect more information than Haoying. Haoying's next configuration, the four-wheel drive exclusive, surpasses RAV4 in intelligent driving hardware, and the terminal price has reached 189,900 yuan.

By comparison, we can see that the Haoying has a larger space and stronger power. In terms of the car machine and chassis, the two models are basically comparable, but in terms of comfort configuration, the Haoying is far better than the Rongfang, but in terms of intelligent driving level, the Rongfang is slightly better. The Haoying's comfort configuration and space are more sincere than the Rongfang, and the active and passive safety configurations are also richer in the former.

If you like bigger space and stronger power, pursue economy and comfortable riding atmosphere, and need to frequently drive on highways and city ring roads, then choose Haoying. If you pursue economy, don’t care so much about space, and mainly commute in the city, then choose Rongfang.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.