Honda Civic 2008 vs Honda CR-V 2007
| Body: | Sedan | 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 10 HP less power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Honda CR-V. Despite less power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Civic 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 2007: Car features Honda`s real-time four-wheel-drive system, which sends torque to the front wheels under normal conditions. A multi-plate clutch transfers torque to the rear axle when wheel slip is detected (pressure is applied to the clutch by a dual-pump system). To allow ABS to work smoothly, the clutch is also disengaged during braking. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda FR-V | 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. Honda CR-V might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine Honda CR-V 2007 2.0 engine: This engine is sensitive to both fuel and oil quality. Using low-grade gasoline can quickly damage the catalytic converter and lead to premature failure of the oxygen sensors. Many Honda owners are annoyed ... More about Honda CR-V 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.68 m | |
| Honda Civic is 3 cm longer than the Honda CR-V, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 556 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 955 litres | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Civic has 206 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. This could mean that the Honda Civic uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.8 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Honda Civic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 2`050 | |
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| Quality: | average | high | |
| Honda CR-V has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Honda CR-V, so Honda CR-V quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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