Honda CR-V 1997 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda CR-V) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mitsubishi Pajero) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 128 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 182 NM | 292 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
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Honda CR-V is more dynamic to drive. Honda CR-V engine produces 3 HP more power than Mitsubishi Pajero, but torque is 110 NM less than Mitsubishi Pajero. Thanks to more power Honda CR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 6.3 seconds faster.  | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 12.5 | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda CR-V consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means that by driving the Honda CR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 92 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Pajero 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Pajero might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.90 m | |
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Honda CR-V is smaller. Honda CR-V is 17 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Pajero, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Honda CR-V is 22 cm lower.  | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down  | 
670 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda CR-V is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means Honda CR-V can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 3`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high  | above average  | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
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