Honda CR-V 2017 vs Lexus RX 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Honda CR-V engine produces 78 HP less power than Lexus RX, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Honda CR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 7.9 | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda CR-V consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that by driving the Honda CR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Honda CR-V gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus RX 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: | 330'000 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: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus RX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus RX 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 | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
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Honda CR-V is smaller. Honda CR-V is 30 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Honda CR-V is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 497 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Lexus RX has more luggage space. Honda CR-V has 56 litres less trunk space than the Lexus RX. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 30 000 | |
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