2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2011 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 2 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (164 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Because 2011 Toyota RAV4 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, 2011 Toyota RAV4 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, 2011 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota RAV4 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 | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | CR-V | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |