Lexus IS 2015 vs Honda CR-V 2010
| 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 95 HP more power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 158 NM more than Honda CR-V. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.2 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that by driving the Lexus IS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Honda CR-V 2010: 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 identified (pressure is provided to the clutch by a dual-pump system). To allow ABS to work seamlessly, the clutch is also disengaged during braking. | |||
| Honda CR-V 2010 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 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.68 m | |
| Lexus IS is 14 cm longer than the Honda CR-V, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 524 litres | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 44 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. This could mean that the Lexus IS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1.4 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 7800 | |
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