Honda CR-V 2007 vs Opel Antara 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Honda CR-V engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Antara, but torque is 20 NM more than Opel Antara. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda CR-V consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Antara, which means that by driving the Honda CR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda CR-V consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Antara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 530'000 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 Opel Antara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Chevrolet Epica, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda CR-V might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Antara 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: | 4.52 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda CR-V is 6 cm shorter than the Opel Antara, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Honda CR-V is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 556 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
955 litres | 1420 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Honda CR-V has 186 litres more trunk space than the Opel Antara. The Opel Antara 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 Opel Antara (by 465 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda CR-V is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Antara, which means Honda CR-V can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Honda CR-V has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Antara has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Honda CR-V, so Honda CR-V quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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