Honda FR-V 2004 vs Honda CR-V 2004
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | 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: | 1.7 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 154 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Honda CR-V is a more dynamic driving. Honda FR-V engine produces 25 HP less power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 36 NM less than Honda CR-V. Due to the lower power, Honda FR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Honda FR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda FR-V consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that by driving the Honda FR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda FR-V consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda FR-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 2004: 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: | 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: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Stream | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| 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 CR-V 2004 2.0 engine: In 2001, Honda introduced the K-series engine lineup, featuring an aluminum block with an open-deck design and cast-iron cylinder liners. It utilizes a port fuel injection system, a 16-valve aluminum cylinder head without hydraulic lifters, individual ignition coils, a VTC cam ... More about Honda CR-V 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.71 m | |
| Honda FR-V is 36 cm shorter than the Honda CR-V, 3 cm wider, while the height of Honda FR-V is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 527 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1049 litres | 952 litres | |
| Honda FR-V has 88 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda FR-V (by 97 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda FR-V is 0.8 metres more than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Honda FR-V can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
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