2012 Honda CR-V vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Honda CR-V would be higher. 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 2 more horse power than 2013 Honda CR-V. (182 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda CR-V weights approximately 101 kg more than 2012 Honda CR-V.
Because 2013 Honda CR-V is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda CR-V. 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, both vehicles can yield 221 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda CR-V | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | CR-V | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1645 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |
