2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 592 kg more than 2009 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda CR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda CR-V | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CR-V | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 87 L |
