Honda CR-V 2015 vs Toyota RAV4 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 146 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Honda CR-V engine produces 4 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Despite the higher power, Honda CR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.5 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda CR-V consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda CR-V could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Honda CR-V 2015: Vehicle features automatic four-wheel drive system that sends torque to front wheels under typical conditions. Electronically controlled multi-plate clutch transfers torque to rear wheels when slipping is detected. The all-wheel drive system constantly communicates with the VSA dynamic stabilization system and the electric power steering to maintain full control of the vehicle, good traction and maneuverability in any road conditions. Toyota RAV4 2015: It has proactive automatic four-wheel drive with Auto, Lock and Sport modes. In Auto mode, the car has front-wheel drive under normal conditions. If wheel slip is detected, torque is transferred to the rear wheels via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. In Sport mode, torque is transferred almost instantly between the front and rear wheels to enhance cornering performance by sending up to 50 percent of engine power to the rear wheels. Lock mode can be activated when driving below 40 km/h (25 mph) and provides constant four-wheel drive. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda CR-V engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Accord | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota RAV4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota RAV4 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: | 4.61 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.72 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 589 litres | 577 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1669 litres | no data | |
| Honda CR-V has 12 litres more trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda CR-V has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 16 800 | |
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