Lexus NX 2014 vs Honda CR-V 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Lexus NX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus NX engine produces 88 HP more power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Honda CR-V. Thanks to more power Lexus NX reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.9 | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus NX consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus NX could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Honda CR-V gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus NX can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda CR-V engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | Used also on Honda Accord | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus NX 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: | 4.63 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.69 m | |
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Lexus NX is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus NX is 3 cm longer than the Honda CR-V, 2 cm wider, while the height of Lexus NX is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 501 litres | 589 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1669 litres | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus NX has 88 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. This could mean that the Lexus NX uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda CR-V (by 69 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus NX is 0.3 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`359 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 800 | 15 600 | |
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