Lexus RX 1997 vs Honda CR-V 2004

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Lexus RX
1997 - 2003
Honda CR-V
2004 - 2006
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Lexus RX is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Honda CR-V has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Lexus RX is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Honda CR-V can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Lexus RX also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 3.0 (petrol)2.0 - 2.4 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Honda CR-V is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 201 - 223 HP140 - 162 HP
Torque: 283 - 301 NM190 - 340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 - 9.2 seconds10.6 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.6 - 13.06.7 - 10.1
Lexus RX petrol engines consumes on average 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Honda CR-V.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.58 m4.61 m
Width: 1.82 m1.78 m
Height: 1.66 m1.71 m
Lexus RX is 3 cm shorter than the Honda CR-V, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 860 litres527 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
2130 litres952 litres
Lexus RX has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Lexus RX has 333 litres more trunk space than the Honda CR-V. The Honda CR-V may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 1178 litres).
Turning diameter: 12.2 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 1.6 metres more than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Lexus RX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`258~ 1`910
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 30003000
Pros and Cons: Lexus RX has
  • automatic transmission only
  • also available in 2WD
  • only petrol engines available
  • roomier boot
Honda CR-V has
  • both manual and automatic
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
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