2012 Honda CR-V vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2012 Honda CR-V and 2012 Honda Insight were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda CR-V (184 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda CR-V weights approximately 248 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. 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, 2012 Honda CR-V (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
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2012 Honda CR-V | 2012 Honda Insight | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | CR-V | Insight |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1252 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1645 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |