Toyota Avensis 2009 vs Honda CR-V 2007
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Toyota Avensis engine produces 14 HP less power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Honda CR-V. Despite less power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis 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 2007: 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Auris | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Avensis 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. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2009 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter Toyota 1AD-FTV diesel engine, also known as the 2.0 D-4D, was produced from 2005 to 2018. In 2009, with the shift to Euro 5 emission standards, the engine was updated with piezo injectors replacing the earlier electromagnetic ones. It features an IHI RHF4 ... More about Toyota Avensis 2009 2.0 engine Honda CR-V 2007 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda CR-V 2007 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.68 m | |
| Toyota Avensis is 18 cm longer than the Honda CR-V, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 509 litres | 556 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 955 litres | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Avensis has 47 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. This could mean that the Toyota Avensis uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 1 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Toyota Avensis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`160 | |
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| Quality: | high | high | |
| Honda CR-V has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Avensis has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Honda CR-V, so Honda CR-V quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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