2011 Honda CR-V vs. 2010 Scion tC
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 Scion tC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Scion tC would be higher. Both 2011 Honda CR-V and 2010 Scion tC are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda CR-V (180 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Scion tC. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2010 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda CR-V weights approximately 230 kg more than 2010 Scion tC. 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, 2010 Scion tC (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda CR-V | 2010 Scion tC | |
| Make | Honda | Scion |
| Model | CR-V | tC |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4554 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1679 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
