Toyota RAV4 2013 vs Honda CR-V 2012

 
Toyota RAV4
2013 - 2015
Honda CR-V
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 146 HP150 HP
Torque: 187 NM190 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.1 seconds12.8 seconds
Toyota RAV4 engine produces 4 HP less power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Honda CR-V. Despite less power, Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data7.7
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres58 litres

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Honda CR-V 2012: Vehicle has automatic four-wheel drive system that sends torque to front wheels under normal conditions. Electronically controlled multi-plate clutch transfers torque to rear axle when wheel slip is detected. The all-wheel drive system constantly interacts with the VSA dynamic stabilization system and electric power steering to provide full vehicle control, good traction and maneuverability in all road conditions.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km420'000 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: 17 years18 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota CamryUsed 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. Toyota RAV4 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Toyota RAV4 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: 4.57 m4.57 m
Width: 1.85 m1.82 m
Height: 1.67 m1.69 m
Both cars are similar in size. Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 577 litres589 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1705 litres1669 litres
Toyota RAV4 has 12 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 36 litres).
Turning diameter: no data11.8 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`0502`100
Safety:
Toyota RAV4 is better rated in child safety tests.
Quality:
high

above average
Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Honda CR-V has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 12 80012 800
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 7.8/10
Pros and Cons: Toyota RAV4 has
  • more dynamic
  • higher children safety
  • fewer faults
Honda CR-V has
  • has 4x4 drive
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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