2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2009 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2009 Toyota Avalon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Avalon (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 77 kg more than 2009 Toyota Avalon.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Toyota Avalon (248 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 2009 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CR-V | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
