Ford Cougar 1998 vs Honda CR-V 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Ford Cougar engine produces 20 HP less power than Honda CR-V, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Ford Cougar reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.4 | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Cougar consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Cougar could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Honda CR-V gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Mondeo | Used only for this car | |
| 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 Ford Cougar 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: | 4.70 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.69 m | |
| Ford Cougar is 15 cm longer than the Honda CR-V, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Cougar is 37 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 589 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
930 litres | 1669 litres | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Cougar has 159 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. This could mean that the Ford Cougar 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 739 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Cougar is 0.9 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Ford Cougar can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 12 800 | |
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