Honda CRX 1992 vs Volkswagen Vento 1993
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Honda CRX is more dynamic to drive. Honda CRX engine produces 85 HP more power than Volkswagen Vento, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Volkswagen Vento. Thanks to more power Honda CRX reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Vento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda CRX consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda CRX could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda CRX consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 530 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Vento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Civic | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Seat Ibiza | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Vento engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.42 m | |
| Honda CRX is 38 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Vento, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda CRX is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda CRX is 1.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Vento, which means Honda CRX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 800 | |
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