Honda CR-V 2012 vs Toyota RAV4 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 176 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 NM | 233 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Honda CR-V engine produces 9 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, but torque is 12 NM less than Toyota RAV4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
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: | 14 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2012 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 2012 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda CR-V is 4 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Honda CR-V is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1053 litres | 577 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2008 litres | 1705 litres | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Toyota RAV4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda CR-V (by 303 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda CR-V is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Honda CR-V can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`034 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota RAV4 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda CR-V has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 10 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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