Honda CR-V 2017 vs Toyota RAV4 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Honda CR-V) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota RAV4) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 146 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Honda CR-V engine produces 26 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, but torque is 113 NM more than Toyota RAV4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 7.4 | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda CR-V consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Honda CR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
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 | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda HR-V | 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. | |||
| Honda CR-V 2017 1.6 engine: The Honda N16A diesel can be a good choice when properly maintained, but it is not the easiest engine to own in markets where it is rare. Its long-term reliability depends heavily on good fuel, frequent fuel ... More about Honda CR-V 2017 1.6 engine Toyota RAV4 2015 2.0 engine: Owners often report increasing oil consumption, which becomes particularly pronounced over time. Additionally, the water pump has a limited service life, and after 150,000 km, the timing chain tends to ... More about Toyota RAV4 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda CR-V is 2 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 150 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 497 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1110 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`050 kg | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 17 400 | 15 400 | |
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