2013 Honda CR-V vs. Its Competition
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The 2013 Honda CR-V stands as one of the best configured, most refined, and safest vehicles in its class, although with its most recent redesign it's faded to the back of the pack in driving enjoyment.
The Toyota RAV4 hasn't been redesigned or refreshed in many, many years, and it still offers four-cylinder or V-6 engines, plus an available third-row seat; especially with the V-6 (but even with the four), it feels sprightly compared to the CR-V, though its styling is now very dated.
The Ford Escape is all-new this year, with a rakish profile and smooth, arched roofline, plus a lineup of four-cylinder engines, including turbo fours, and more of an emphasis on style, performance, and handling.
On the other hand, the Escape isn't as boxy and practical in that way as the previous version was.
The Chevrolet Equinox comes with a fuel-efficient direct-injection engine and six-speed automatic transmission; it's also quiet and refined inside, but it's not quite as space-efficient or versatile as the Honda.
Both the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage are a bit smaller than the CR-V but not all that much more fuel-efficient; they're not nearly as spacious inside, either, but they drive with more small-car verve.
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The 2013 Honda CR-V hits all the right marks for cost-conscious families—with its interior layout and safety ratings both best-in-class—although it doesn't feel as sprightly as former CR-V models. | The 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is a good, affordable choice for cost-conscious families, but it doesn't skimp on comfort, safety, or the latest connectivity features. | After eleven years, a change-up: the 2013 Ford Escape drops the faux-SUV pitch and reels off authentically athletic looks and performance. | Rich in value and interesting styling cues, the 2013 Hyundai Tucson's a pint-sized crossover that completely avoids SUV cliches of size and looks. | It's an easy call among crossovers: the 2013 Kia Sorento has the right features, the right fuel economy, and the right size. | The 2013 Toyota RAV4 excels at mass-market talents like gas mileage and interior room--but for turbocharged fun in a crossover, you'll have to look elsewhere. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $22,795 | $24,155 | $22,470 | $20,395 | $23,150 | $23,300 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas I4 | Gas/Ethanol I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| 2WD Sport Utility | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Style Name | |||||
| 2WD 5dr LX | FWD 4dr LS | FWD 4dr S | FWD 4dr Man GL *Ltd Avail* | 2WD 4dr I4 LX | FWD 4dr LE (Natl) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic | Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Manual | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic |
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