Toyota RAV4 2003 vs Honda CR-V 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 116 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Honda CR-V is a more dynamic driving. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 24 HP less power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Honda CR-V. Due to the lower power, Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota RAV4 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda CR-V 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 2003: Toyota has full-time all wheel drive with viscous coupling locking center differential and can have optional Torsen limited-slip rear differential. Honda CR-V 2004: Car features Honda`s real-time four-wheel-drive system, which sends torque to the front wheels under normal conditions. A multi-plate clutch transfers torque to the rear axle when wheel slip is detected (pressure is applied to the clutch by a dual-pump system). To allow ABS to work smoothly, the clutch is also disengaged during braking. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota RAV4 2003 2.0 engine Honda CR-V 2004 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda CR-V 2004 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
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Toyota RAV4 is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota RAV4 is 38 cm shorter than the Honda CR-V, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 952 litres | |
| Toyota RAV4 has 125 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 198 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda CR-V, so Toyota RAV4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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