Honda CR-V 2015 vs Lexus NX 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Lexus NX is a more dynamic driving. Honda CR-V engine produces 88 HP less power than Lexus NX, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Lexus NX. Due to the lower power, Honda CR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.8 | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda CR-V consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus NX, which means that by driving the Honda CR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| Honda CR-V gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 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: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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: | 18 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Accord | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | |
| 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 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: | 4.61 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.65 m | |
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Honda CR-V is smaller, but slightly higher. Honda CR-V is 3 cm shorter than the Lexus NX, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Honda CR-V is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 589 litres | 501 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1669 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Honda CR-V has 88 litres more trunk space than the Lexus NX. The Lexus NX may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda CR-V (by 69 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda CR-V is 0.3 metres more than that of the Lexus NX. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`359 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 26 800 | |
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