2013 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2013 Ford Transit Connect and 2013 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda CR-V (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda CR-V weights approximately 67 kg more than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda CR-V is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. 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, 2013 Honda CR-V (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford Transit Connect | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Transit Connect | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1534 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2113 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |
