Lexus IS 2013 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: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 166 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 42 HP more power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Honda CR-V. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 9.5 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 780 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | 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. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus IS 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: | 4.67 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.68 m | |
| Lexus IS is 9 cm longer than the Honda CR-V, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 6800 | |
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