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Specification Comparison: 2018 Honda CR-V Vs Rivals
Honda CR-V will offer a diesel engine for the first time in India, making it more competitive in the race of premium SUV. Let’s compare the specification of Honda CR-V with other rivals like Hyundai Tucson, Volkswagen Tiguan and Skoda Kodiaq, as well as Mitsubishi Outlander to find out which one is the king.
1. 2018 Honda CR-V Vs Rivals Dimensions
Firstly, we will look at the size of the CR-V and how it compares with others.
| Dimensions | 2018 Honda CR-V | Skoda Kodiaq | Hyundai Tucson | Volkswagen Tiguan | Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,592mm | 4,697mm | 4,475mm | 4,486mm | 4,695mm |
| Width | 1,855mm | 2,087mm | 1,850mm | 1,839mm | 1,810mm |
| Height | 1,679mm | 1,676mm | 1,660mm | 1,672mm | 1,710mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660mm | 2,791mm | 2,670mm | 2,677mm | 2,670mm |
| Seating Capacity | Petrol-5 seater
Diesel-7 seater |
7-seater | 5-seater | 5-seater | 7-seater |
Honda CR-V isn’t the longest, widest nor highest out of the five cars. Admittedly, it is fairly hard to top on such a fierce segment where size is one factor that could make or break it. At 4,592mm, Honda CR-V is longer than its biggest rival – Hyundai Tucson and Volkswagen Tiguan, but it is shorter than the Kodiaq and the Outlander.
Skoda Kodiaq is the largest car out of the five in terms of length and width
At 2,087mm, the widest out of the five cars is Skoda Kodiaq. And the CR-V comes second at 1,855mm. The number one place in terms of height belongs to the Outlander. And Honda CR-V continues to be the second. But with regard to the wheelbase, the CR-V is the shortest.
The smaller cars in this comparison are Hyundai Tucson and Volkswagen Tiguan. It is understandable as the two are 5-seater while the others including the Honda CR-V diesel is seven-seater. That is one also one interesting thing about the new CR-V: the 2018 version comes into two configurations: five-seater for petrol and 7-seater for the diesel. The seating capacity varies but the dimension stays the same. The downside of it is that the diesel seven-seaters might feel a bit cramped in the third row while the 5-seater model enjoys a spacious interior space.
Honda CR-V comes in two configurations: five and seven seaters
2. 2018 Honda CR-V Vs Rivals Features
The segment of premium SUV is where the competitors pit against fiercely in terms of airbags. All are eager to offer the most extravagant features that they could.
Let’s look at how each one varies in each category:
2.1. Infotainment system:
| 2018 Honda CR-V | SkodaKodiaq | Hyundai Tucson | Volkswagen Tiguan | Mitsubishi Outlander | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infotainment system | 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 8-inch touchscreen | 8-inch touchscreen | 7-inch touchscreen |
| Sound system | 8-speaker sound system | 10-speaker Canton sound system | 6 speaker sound system | 8 speaker sound system | 6 speaker sound system |
Honda CR-V and Skoda Kodiaq offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility along with the touchscreen unit. With the regards to the sound system, Skoda Kodiaq leads with a 10-speaker Canton sound system which will surely blast out the top-notch sound quality to your ears.
2.2. Climate control
Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tiguan are the only two that come with 3-zone climate control while the others all offer dual-zone system. Especially, all of them, except for Mitsubishi Outlander, is equipped with the rear AC.
Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tiguan will offer 3-zone climate control
2.3. Driver assistance systems
One important aspect of each car is the driver assistance kit. Especially for an SUV which is subjected to harsh terrain frequently, having a well-equipped driver assistance system is crucial.
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Electronic stability control
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Brake assist (except Volkswagen Tiguan)
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Rear parking sensors with reverse camera
Besides these useful functions, each one will a different offer.
| 2018 Honda CR-V | Skoda Kodiaq | Hyundai Tucson | Volkswagen Tiguan | Mitsubishi Outlander | |
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2.4. Safety features
Skoda Kodiaq continues to prove that they are a real player with an offer of nine airbags. Volkswagen Tiguan, Mitsubishi Outlander comes next an extra number of seven airbags. 2018 Honda CR-V and Hyundai Tucson stay humble with six airbags.
2.5. Others
| 2018 Honda CR-V | Skoda Kodiaq | Hyundai Tucson | Volkswagen Tiguan | Mitsubishi Outlander | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrically adjustable front seats | 12-way adjustable driver seat | 12-way electrically adjustable front seats | 10-way adjustable driver seat | Electrically adjustable driver seat | 4-way adjustable driver seat |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic | No | Panoramic | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Analogue | Analogue | Analogue | Analogue |
Honda CR-V is the only one to come with a digital instrument cluster display, which will enhance the premiumness inside the cabin. All the cars here are packed with electrically adjustable front seats. Among which, Skoda Kodiaq offer this features on the two front seats, what’s more, there are 12 ways to adjust the front seat. What a wonderful treat. The Honda CR-V comes second at this comfort features with 12-way adjustable driver seat.
3. 2018 Honda CR-V Vs Rivals Engine
3.1. Petrol
| 2018 Honda CR-V | Hyundai Tucson | Mitsubishi Outlander | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0-litre | 2.0-litre | 2.4-litre |
| Power | 154PS | 155PS | 167PS |
| Torque | 189Nm | 192Nm | 222Nm |
| Transmission | CVT with paddle shifters |
6-speed Manual 6-speed Automatic |
CVT with paddle shifters |
| Fuel Efficiency | 19.5kmpl |
13.03kmpl (Manual) 12.95kmpl (Automatic) |
Only three out of five cars offer petrol engine option, which are 2018 Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, and Mitsubishi Outlander. The Mitsubishi Outlander, despite being the most humble in terms of exterior and interior features, turns out to be the most powerful runner in this race. It has the most powerful engine with the largest displacement of 2.4 litre. This unit could bring out 167PS and 222Nm. The Hyundai Tucson and Honda CR-V have engines of the same displacement – 2 litres. The power outputs of the two, therefore, are quite compatible. Honda CR-V petrol is able to make 154PS and 169Nm while the Tucson could churn out 155PS and 192Nm.
Mitsubishi Outlander petrol is the most powerful car in this comparison
With the transmission system, both CR-V and Outlander petrol comes with CTV offer along with paddle shifter. Hyundai Tucson petrol gets either 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox.
In terms of fuel consumption, Honda CR-V could return 19.5kmpl, much higher than the Tucson (13.03kmpl for manual and 12.95kmpl for automatic gearbox).
3.2. Diesel
| 2018 Honda CR-V | Skoda Kodiaq | Hyundai Tucson | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6-litre | 2.0-litre | 2.0-litre | 2.0-litre |
| Power | 120PS | 150PS | 185PS | 143PS |
| Torque | 300Nm | 340Nm | 400Nm | 340Nm |
| Transmission | 9-speed AT | 7-speed DSG | 6-speed MT/AT | 7-speed DSG |
| Fuel Efficiency |
19.5kmpl (2WD) 18.2kmpl (4WD) |
16.5kmpl (4WD) |
18.42kmpl (manual) 16.38kmpl (automatic) |
17.06kmpl (4WD) |
For the diesel version, we will welcome the Volkswagen Tiguan and Skoda Kodiaq to the race while the Outlander will leave as it doesn’t offer diesel engine option. And this is also the first time that we try a diesel engine. It seems that this first-timer gets into the game with a quite reversed attitude. The 1.6-litre diesel engine is of the smallest displacement out of the five, as the result, its power output is also the most humble, only 120PS and 300Nm. While the Skoda Kodiaq could make 150PS and 340Nm, Hyundai Tucson with 185PS 400Nm and Volkswagen Tiguan with 143PS and 340Nm. The Tucson is the winner in this game. Even the CR-V comes as the weakest, it is actually the most fuel efficient out of the four. The main factor for its considerable mileage is the oil-saving 9-speed automatic transmission.
Hyundai Tucson is the winner in the game of diesel options
4. 2018 Honda CR-V Vs Rivals Price
| 2018 Honda CR-V | Skoda Kodiaq | Hyundai Tucson | Volkswagen Tiguan | Mitsubishi Outlander |
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| Rs 28.15 lakh-Rs 32.75 lakh | Rs 33.84 lakh | Rs 18.63 lakh-Rs 25.74 lakh | Rs 27.49 lakh-Rs 30.87 lakh | Rs 32.27 lakh |
In terms of price, Skoda Kodiaq with the most fulfilling feature package comes at the top with the price of Rs 33.84 lakh. Coming at the second place is the Mitsubishi Outlander. Next is the Honda CR-V, the price range of the Honda CR-V starts at Rs 28.15 lakh and could go up to Rs 32.75 lakh. The second cheapest is Volkswagen Tiguan which is priced from Rs 27.49 lakh to Rs 30.87 lakh. Hyundai Tucson is the most affordable option here with the price tag of Rs 18.63 lakh to Rs 25.74 lakh.
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