Honda CR-V 2015 vs Toyota RAV4 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 176 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 233 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Honda CR-V engine produces 26 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 43 NM less than Toyota RAV4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Honda CR-V has 4x4: 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Honda CR-V can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Accord | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Camry, Lexus ES | |
| 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. | |||
| Honda CR-V 2015 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 2015 2.0 engine Toyota RAV4 2016 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Toyota RAV4 2016 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda CR-V is 6 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Honda CR-V is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 589 litres | 1087 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1669 litres | 2078 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Honda CR-V has 498 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 409 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`053 | |
| 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 (€): | 14 000 | 16 200 | |
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