Toyota RAV4 2012 vs Honda CR-V 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Honda CR-V is a more dynamic driving. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 26 HP less power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Honda CR-V. Due to the lower power, Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 2012: 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 instantaneously between the front and rear wheels to improve cornering performance, with up to 50 percent of engine power going to the rear wheels. Lock mode can be activated at speeds below 40 km/h and provides constant four-wheel drive. Honda CR-V 2012: Vehicle has automatic four-wheel drive system that sends torque to front wheels under normal conditions. Electronically controlled multi-plate clutch transfers torque to rear axle when wheel slip is detected. The all-wheel drive system constantly interacts with the VSA dynamic stabilization system and electric power steering to provide full vehicle control, good traction and maneuverability in all road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda Civic, 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. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2012 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter Toyota 1AD-FTV diesel engine, also known as the 2.0 D-4D, was produced from 2005 to 2018. In 2009, with the shift to Euro 5 emission standards, the engine was updated with piezo injectors replacing the earlier electromagnetic ones. It features an IHI RHF4 ... More about Toyota RAV4 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.65 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota RAV4 is 4 cm longer than the Honda CR-V, 3 cm wider, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 577 litres | 589 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1705 litres | 1669 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Toyota RAV4 has 12 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. This could mean that the Toyota RAV4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 36 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Toyota RAV4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota RAV4 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| 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 (€): | 12 200 | 11 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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