2010 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Honda CR-V

To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda CR-V (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda CR-V weights approximately 415 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Honda CR-V is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 Honda CR-V (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2013 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Honda Civic 2013 Honda CR-V
Make Honda Honda
Model Civic CR-V
Year Released 2010 2013
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1800 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 140 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 173 Nm 221 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1186 kg 1601 kg
Fuel Consumption 6.5 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.4 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 58 L


 

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