2011 Honda CR-V vs. 2010 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2011 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Renault Thalia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Renault Thalia would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda CR-V (180 HP) has 76 more horse power than 2010 Renault Thalia. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda CR-V weights approximately 548 kg more than 2010 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Honda CR-V (218 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Thalia. (148 Nm). This means 2011 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Thalia. 2011 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Thalia has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Thalia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda CR-V | 2010 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | CR-V | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4554 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1679 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
