Toyota RAV4 2015 vs Honda CR-V 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 146 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
| Toyota RAV4 engine produces 4 HP less power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Honda CR-V. Despite less power, Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.9 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that by driving the Toyota RAV4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Toyota RAV4 2015: It has proactive automatic four-wheel drive with Auto, Lock and Sport modes. In Auto mode, the car has front-wheel drive under normal conditions. If wheel slip is detected, torque is transferred to the rear wheels via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. In Sport mode, torque is transferred almost instantly between the front and rear wheels to enhance cornering performance by sending up to 50 percent of engine power to the rear wheels. Lock mode can be activated when driving below 40 km/h (25 mph) and provides constant four-wheel drive. Honda CR-V 2015: Vehicle features automatic four-wheel drive system that sends torque to front wheels under typical conditions. Electronically controlled multi-plate clutch transfers torque to rear wheels when slipping is detected. The all-wheel drive system constantly communicates with the VSA dynamic stabilization system and the electric power steering to maintain full control of the vehicle, good traction and maneuverability in any road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 17 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Camry | Used also on Honda Accord | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 577 litres | 589 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1669 litres | |
| Toyota RAV4 has 12 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 16 600 | 16 000 | |
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