Mid 2010s Toyota RAV4 vs Honda CRV?
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Looking for a smaller SUV, £10k, petrol for simplicity. FWD is fine. Nothing too new with auto start/stop that cannot be permanently disabled, lane assist etc. Most importantly it needs to have an old school torque converter that reliably creeps.
After a lot of research I have two main options, Mid 2010s RAV4 and mid 2010s CRV. Anyone know about which I should go for?
Thanks
After a lot of research I have two main options, Mid 2010s RAV4 and mid 2010s CRV. Anyone know about which I should go for?
Thanks
I believe the CRV around then has the 2 litre petrol engine with the automatic.
It’s a fine engine and gearbox, but not that economical or fast.
I had the same engine in my Accord and you really had to keep the revs between 4-6k to get progress out of it. It’s not that suited to a relaxed SUV which will be heavier.
It’s a fine engine and gearbox, but not that economical or fast.
I had the same engine in my Accord and you really had to keep the revs between 4-6k to get progress out of it. It’s not that suited to a relaxed SUV which will be heavier.
We also have that 2.0 engine but in an old manual Accord Tourer - it's been absolutely bulletproof and revs sweetly and smoothly right up to 7k but it's pretty flat at lower revs so maybe not ideal mated with an auto in a relatively heavy car.
Probably going to be quite thirsty with an old school auto in a CRV with comparatively poor aerodynamics too.
Probably going to be quite thirsty with an old school auto in a CRV with comparatively poor aerodynamics too.
Does the Vitara of that age have a torque converter?
If not the Rav is OK on the inside, the plastics improved muchly with the 06 facelift, the leather is a bit plasticy compared to the Honda where the seats are far more hefty, but I think you feel the weight of the Honda a lot more in general.
The side opening boot of the Rav is great, but that the Honda is more plentiful (by far) shows what was bought, you had the run from what, 07-2014 I think, after which petrol fell away with the poor economy compared to the diesel they had at the time.
If you could find an EX Honda I suspect you'd be quite happy, even if you may visit the pumps more than you might like.
If not the Rav is OK on the inside, the plastics improved muchly with the 06 facelift, the leather is a bit plasticy compared to the Honda where the seats are far more hefty, but I think you feel the weight of the Honda a lot more in general.
The side opening boot of the Rav is great, but that the Honda is more plentiful (by far) shows what was bought, you had the run from what, 07-2014 I think, after which petrol fell away with the poor economy compared to the diesel they had at the time.
If you could find an EX Honda I suspect you'd be quite happy, even if you may visit the pumps more than you might like.
We have had our 2016 rav 4 for a few years. It's the family car and is used every day. Nothing has gone wrong since we have had it. Plus, as it is less than 10 years old you still get full toyota warranty as long as you service it with them once a year.
2 litre petrol auto. 150bhp. Not fast but not painfully slow. You don't buy these for speed.
2 litre petrol auto. 150bhp. Not fast but not painfully slow. You don't buy these for speed.
We have a 2015 Rav4 Invincible Manual that we have had for about 7 years used mainly for ferrying the kids around. Only issue in 7y / 70k was a TPMS sensor failing . Warranty only goes up to 100k miles but unlikely it will be needed.
One word of caution is that I find the drivers seat uncomfortable for longer journeys.
Had a CRV before the Rav, similar car, petrol was thirsty and not quick, felt less tough but completely reliable, I found the driver's seat more comfortable. The Rav is rated to 500mm wading depth, which we need due to where we live, not sure if the CRV has a wading depth...
One word of caution is that I find the drivers seat uncomfortable for longer journeys.
Had a CRV before the Rav, similar car, petrol was thirsty and not quick, felt less tough but completely reliable, I found the driver's seat more comfortable. The Rav is rated to 500mm wading depth, which we need due to where we live, not sure if the CRV has a wading depth...
MrSmith901 said:
We have had our 2016 rav 4 for a few years. It's the family car and is used every day. Nothing has gone wrong since we have had it. Plus, as it is less than 10 years old you still get full toyota warranty as long as you service it with them once a year.
2 litre petrol auto. 150bhp. Not fast but not painfully slow. You don't buy these for speed.
That's the CVT box right? How is it and does it behave like a 'normal' auto that creeps and holds on modest slopes?2 litre petrol auto. 150bhp. Not fast but not painfully slow. You don't buy these for speed.
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