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SUVs Toyota RAV4 Understanding/Comparing RAV4 Engine Spec with CR-V
8 messages, Last post on Apr 07, 2009 at 6:29 AM
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Hello All I hear that 2009 RAV4 engine is a better one with more power and so better than CRV. Is it true? RAV4 is 179 hp  6000 rpm CRV is 161 4200 To me it sounds that, CRV is better because it can get 161 hp at only 4200 rpm, while RAV4 deilvers 179hp at 6000 rpm (much higher rpm) ----------------- RAV4 has four speed transmission. Doesnt this mean, the engine rpm will be higher than that of CRV for the same load and speed? To me it sounds like more rpm in RAV4 and so, more engine wear + more fuel consumption. I have to decide between RAV4 and CRV. So, please comment CRV geat ratios 1st: - 2.786, 2nd: - 1.614, 3rd: - 1.082, 4th: - 0.773, 5th - 0.566 (this is 1/2 to that of RAV4)******** RAV4 1st - 3.94, 2nd - 2.2 , 3rd - 1.4, 4th - 1.02
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Replying to: ruturajp (Apr 01, 2009 1:26 pm) 6000 rpm while the CR-V has 166 hp 5800 rpm. The RAV has more torque at lower RPM's--172 ft-lbs. 4000 rpm vs. 161 ft-lbs. 4200 rpm. And the RAV gets better gas mileage, which makes the 4-speed vs. 5-speed transmission argument irrelevant. Of course if you get the V-6 like me, you get a 5-speed transmission and 90 more horsepower. It will blow the doors off any CR-V. |
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Replying to: ruturajp (Apr 01, 2009 1:26 pm) Very Interesting... But as a consumer I look for MPG & HP (1) RAV4 has 1 more MPG than CRV (2) RAV4 has 13 more HP Also, don't forget 2008 RAV4 had same HP and MPG as CR-V. Toyota did the changes and upgraded RAV4 in 2009, Honda didn't. So RAV4 gets my vote. So I guess without going in to technical details RAV4 is better than CR-V for me. 
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Replying to: funguy123 (Apr 05, 2009 2:20 pm) Coming to gear ratios..... CRV gear ratios 1st: - 2.786, 2nd: - 1.614, 3rd: - 1.082, 4th: - 0.773, 5th - 0.566 (this is 1/2 to that of RAV4)******** RAV4 (4cyl) 1st - 3.94, 2nd - 2.2 , 3rd - 1.4, 4th - 1.02 ****** In RAV4 4cly, do drivers feel more engine rpm (noise or vroom) especially 65+ mph? I think the engine rpm would be higher. Do drivers 'feel' the need for 5th gear? I drive a lot on freeways and so a bit concerned on this point.
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Replying to: ruturajp (Apr 05, 2009 3:13 pm) The way in which I feel it might "need" a fifth gear is only because the MPG at freeway speeds is a little disappointing. I don't even have 3000 miles, though, so it should improve a bit. In answer to your question, no, I don't feel it needs an additional gear based on engine noise or performance, but if that is really important to you, I'd be sure to check in out in a test drive.
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Replying to: kkrtrek (Apr 05, 2009 7:42 pm) How much mpg do you get on highway?
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Replying to: ruturajp (Apr 06, 2009 7:06 am) |
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Replying to: ruturajp (Apr 01, 2009 1:26 pm) |
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