Honda CR-V 2012 2.0 Automatic (gen 4)

Honda CR-V 2012 2.0 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Honda CR-V 2012 2.0 Automatic has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2015. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 6500 rpm and torque 190 Nm (Newton metres) on 4300 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Honda CR-V 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Honda CR-V 2012 2.0 Automatic has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears. 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.
Honda CR-V 2012 2.0 Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 182 km/h.

Honda CR-V 2012 2.0 Automatic fuel consumption is 7.7 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (13 km/l), city fuel economy - 10.2 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 58 litres or 15.32 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 920 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Honda real everyday fuel consumption is 9.2 litres per 100 km, which is 19% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Honda CR-V fuel consumption.

Honda CR-V safety

During safety testing Honda CR-V has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Honda CR-V is evaluated with outstanding rate 93 from 100, children safety: good mark - 74 from 100, for pedestrian protection Honda CR-V got 68 points from 100.
Honda CR-V safety equipment has been rated as average - 66 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also Honda CR-V version with front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Honda CR-V 2012 2.0 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2.4 seconds faster (in 10.4 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 7.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 9.2 litres per 100 km.
Honda CR-V 2.0 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Honda CR-V 2012

Honda CR-V 2012 2.0 Automatic technical data

Model: Honda CR-V 2.0 Automatic
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2012. January ... 2015. January 
Engine: 1997 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 150 HP ON 6500 RPM Torque: 190 NM ON 4300 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 182 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.7 (combined) 10.2 (urban) 6.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.2 l/100km (25.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 58 litres (15.3 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.57m (length) 1.82m (width) 1.69m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 589 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1669 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2100 kg

Honda CR-V 2012 2.0 Automatic engine R20A

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1997 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 96.9 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Fuel system Injection
Honda CR-V 2012 2.0 Automatic oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 7 litres (7.4 quarts)
Power 150 - 155 HP ON 6500 RPM
Torque 185 - 195 NM ON 4300 RPM
Start of production (year) 2006
Duration of production 18 years
Engine also used on Honda Accord

All Honda CR-V crossover [2012 - 2015] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Honda CR-V 2013 1.6 i-DTEC Jan 2013 — Dec 2015

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 120 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Honda CR-V 2012 2.0 Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Honda CR-V 2012 2.0 Automatic 4x4 Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 7.7 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Honda CR-V 2012 2.2 i-CTDi 4wd Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.7 seconds

2.2 Diesel 150 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Honda CR-V 2012 2.2 4x4 Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.7 seconds

2.2 Diesel 150 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Honda CR-V 2.4 4x4 Jan 2013 — Jan 2015

Most powerfull petrol version (190 HP)

2.4 Petrol 190 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Honda CR-V 2012 reviews
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