Honda Civic 1995 vs Honda CR-V 1997
| Body: | Hatchback | 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 128 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 182 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 32 HP more power than Honda CR-V, but torque is 29 NM less than Honda CR-V. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 1997: Car has Honda`s real-time four-wheel drive system, which sends torque to the front wheels under normal conditions. Multi-plate clutch transfers torque to rear axle when wheel slip is detected (pressure is applied to clutch by dual pump system). To allow ABS to work smoothly, the clutch is also disengaged during braking. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 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: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda CRX | 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. Honda Civic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.68 m | |
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Honda Civic is smaller. Honda Civic is 34 cm shorter than the Honda CR-V, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 30 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 670 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.6 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`560 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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