Honda HR-V Compared to The Honda CR-V
Japanese manufacturers Honda and Toyota have been very successful in the American market. Not just traditionally but even today, Americans have displayed strong love affairs with pickup trucks and crossovers. Although space has still been important, fuel economy has become a critical parameter for choosing an SUV over time. It is here that vehicles like Honda HR-V and Honda CR-V have been able to meet the needs of discerning customers. This write-up will come up with more information to help choose between the HR-V and the CR-V.
Exterior Appearance:
Exterior styling is similar on the two vehicles, and the main difference here is in the front fascia, in terms of the region surrounding the front grille. The front headlights of the two vehicles also help distinguish them from each other, and customers would find the 2021 Honda HR-V to be more modern. However, the 2021 Honda CR-V certainly looks more muscular amongst the two SUV’s.
Engine and Performance:
Japanese manufacturer Honda has been synonymous with its fuel efficient and nimble gasoline engines, and both the HR-V and the CR-V are no different. The 2021 Honda HR-V gets a 1.8 liter, 4-cylinder engine that can produce 141 hp of peak power, and the vehicle is fitted with a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).
As compared to the above, buyers will get to use a 1.5 liter, 4-cylinder engine with 190 hp of power. In the 2021 Honda CR-V. The HR-V is one SUV which handles brilliantly in the city.
Interior Appearance
The CR-V is a larger SUV and thereby provides more interior space than the HR-V. Seats are also very supportive and comfortable in the CR-V. Compared to the HR-V, greater number of passengers will enjoy more comfort in the 2021 Honda CR-V. Interiors on the HR-V look more upscale.
Passengers will be able to utilize 23.2 cubic feet of boot space in AWD (All Wheel Drive) variants of the HR-V, and the vehicle also gets Honda’s rear Magic seat. As compared to this, the CR-V can generate a massive 39.2 cubic feet of boot space. Five passengers will be able to sit in both vehicles, though they will feel more comfortable in the larger CR-V. This is also because a sloping roofline has been given to the 2021 Honda HR-V.
A modern infotainment system with easy controls has been made available in the 2021 Honda HR-V, although it does not get advanced smartphone integration. Even the base model comes with standard infotainment features such as a 5-inch display and a USB port. Higher variants of the HR-V are available with 7-inch touch screens, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as 6 speakers. The same infotainment system and features are also available on the CR-V, although it gets 2 USB ports and more options for speakers.
Safety Features:
The following standard safety features are available on the HR-V and the CR-V :
- Lane Keep Assist
- Road departure mitigation
- Automatic emergency braking
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Automatic high beam headlights
- Blind Spot camera
- Forward collision warning
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Honda LaneWatch
Both the 2021 Honda CR-V and the 2021 Honda HR-V get ‘Great’ ratings from J.D. Power.
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