2012 Toyota Avalon vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2013 Honda Crosstour. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Crosstour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 135 kg more than 2012 Toyota Avalon.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Avalon | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Avalon | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2819 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
