2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 237 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Venza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CR-V | Venza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 67 L |
