Honda CR-V 2017 vs Lexus NX 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 243 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7 seconds | |
| Honda CR-V engine produces 48 HP less power than Lexus NX, whereas torque is 107 NM less than Lexus NX. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.8 | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda CR-V consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus NX, which means that by driving the Honda CR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| Honda CR-V 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 208 mm (8.2 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 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: | 350'000 km | 280'000 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: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Accord | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus NX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus NX 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: | 4.59 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda CR-V is 4 cm shorter than the Lexus NX, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda CR-V is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 497 litres | 501 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1110 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Honda CR-V has 4 litres less trunk space than the Lexus NX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus NX (by 490 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`359 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Honda CR-V scores higher in safety tests. The Honda CR-V scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 26 200 | |
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