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#4 of 8 Re: Understanding/Comparing RAV4 Engine Spec with CRV [funguy123] by ruturajp Apr 05, 2009 (3:13 pm)
Replying to: funguy123 (Apr 05, 2009 2:20 pm) True. I see your point. RAV4 engine specs are better than that of CRV.   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. Replies to this message: kkrtrek (Apr 05, 2009 7:42 pm) ruturajp (Apr 06, 2009 7:06 am) kkrtrek (Apr 06, 2009 10:40 am)
#5 of 8 Re: Understanding/Comparing RAV4 Engine Spec with CRV [ruturajp] by kkrtrek Apr 05, 2009 (7:42 pm)
Replying to: ruturajp (Apr 05, 2009 3:13 pm) This is all so subjective, but, I feel the 4-cylinder engine is quite peppy and well-matched to the transmission. I don't notice it getting unusually loud at higher speeds. I just notice that it is happy to keep on going. OK, for me, "higher speeds" means 70-75.   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. Replies to this message: ruturajp (Apr 06, 2009 7:06 am) kkrtrek (Apr 06, 2009 10:40 am)
#6 of 8 Re: Understanding/Comparing RAV4 Engine Spec with CRV [kkrtrek] by ruturajp Apr 06, 2009 (7:06 am)
Replying to: kkrtrek (Apr 05, 2009 7:42 pm) Thanks kkrtrek for the info.   How much mpg do you get on highway? Replies to this message: kkrtrek (Apr 06, 2009 10:40 am)
#7 of 8 Re: Understanding/Comparing RAV4 Engine Spec with CRV [ruturajp] by kkrtrek Apr 06, 2009 (10:40 am)
Replying to: ruturajp (Apr 06, 2009 7:06 am) I bought the car 300 miles from home, so my only measured highway trip was starting with 10 miles on it--not broken in at all. At that time, I think the mileage was in the 26-27 range for the AWD version. EPA is 27 highway. So far, without checking, it seems like I am getting about that in highway driving. I suspect it will improve for another 5,000-10,000 miles, based on my experience with other new cars.
#8 of 8 Re: Understanding/Comparing RAV4 Engine Spec with CRV [ruturajp] by typesix Apr 07, 2009 (6:29 am)
Replying to: ruturajp (Apr 01, 2009 1:26 pm) Don't you have to know the axle ratio as well, not just the tranny ratios?

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