2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2012 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2012 Honda CR-V is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover LR2 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2012 Honda CR-V. (184 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda CR-V.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda CR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2012 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | LR2 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1819 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
