I understand that it's not meant to be a fast car or a truck, but dang it's slow. I'm comparing it to my Boosted 370z nismo (Which I give a 8.5/10). I know it's a big difference in price, class, ect.

You're comparing a 4 cylinder turbo charged SUV that puts out about 190 hp to a sports car with a 6 cylinder engine that puts out 350 hp?
A closer comparison would be a Civic Type R. Even though it's only a 4 cylinder, at least it puts out 306 hp.

 

I'm comparing the car as a whole not just the power. For the price, The CR-V is really good hence my 7/10 rating. As for the 350hp Z, my Z was 505 WHP. This is why I'm curious as to what people think of their CR-V to their other car.

 

Compared to my last vehicle a 2014 RAV4 the 2018 CRV I have is a dream. Absolutely a step up in every way possible.

Rob

 

Can you put it on a 0-10 scale the CR-v being what # vs Rav4 being #?

 

Our new 2018 CR-V replaced a 2015 BMW X1 AWD. The reason for the trade was the X1 was smaller with much less room inside, especially for rear seat passengers. We found ourselves renting a larger car whenever we wanted to take a trip which included rear seat passengers. The X1 stickered at $38K and did not come with nearly the level of options and features which were standard on the CR-V Touring. The X1 did have a much more powerful engine and an 8-speed transmission which I liked a lot better though. It's handling and performance would have me grinning from ear to ear at times during spirited driving sessions. Just to give you a better idea I should mention it's top speed was rated at nearly 150 MPH. My wife isn't interested in high performance and much prefers the larger more option laden and comfortable CR-V over the old X1 and I agree the CR-V is nearly perfect for long trips. I would give the CR-V a 7 but I'm pretty sure my wife would give it a 9 or 9.5 out of 10.

 

COmpared to my other car no comparison. if asked each car is a dream in its own.

 

Well I had a Mazda Demio and a Nissan Note so the comparison is unfair I guess, I would give my CRV 8/10. It has almost everything I was looking for in a car, I would give a perfect score if it comes with a more powerful engine perhaps 2.0 turbo? it will be a dream!! I do not feel it slow though


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My comparison would be to the vehicle our 2017 CR-V replaced, a 2004 CR-V AWD EX. I'd give the new CR-V a 9/10.

Compared to the Gen2, the Gen 5 improved on the following:
1) More power. The Gen 5 is more than a second faster 0-60.
2) Braking is better.
3) Cornering is better.
4) Ride is so much better (then again our 2004 had 210,000 miles on it).
5) CVT is smooth, our 2004 was a 5-spd manual, we like a m/t car but it was time to move on.
6) Infotainment system is really good, considering the 2004 really had no infotainment system.
7) The multi-speaker stereo with sub is better.
8) Smart entry is way better than just a remote key fob.
9) LED headlights are better.
10) Seating comfort is better.
11) Interior space is better.
12) Fuel mileage is better.
13) Exterior paint is better.
14) Fit and finish is about the same. Our 2004 was built in the UK, which had some minor issues, the 2017 was built in Ontario and is very good, I would just like to see some tighter panel gaps.
15) AWD system is much better, the system is nearly full time compared to the 2004 which only kicked in after significant wheel slip.

Sure I could compare our 2017 CR-V to other brands of compact SUVs on the market, but compared to other vehicles I've personally owned, we have zero complaints. Sure, we'd like even more power, but after a disappointing test drive in the CX-5, having more power (at least in the Mazda) is nothing to write home about.

Back in 2004 we paid about $25k for our CR-V EX AWD. Back then it really was a utility vehicle with the EX AWD being the top trim level. In 2017, we paid $33k for our 5th Gen Touring AWD, a much more premium vehicle. If you consider adjusted inflation, $25k back in 2004 is about $32k in 2017. So we got a much nicer vehicle, with many more features for about the same cost as our previous CR-V!

 

Compare CRV-2017 to other SUVs

I have agreed with S2K_Dude for his detailed compliments. I would give my 2017 CRV AWD Touring a 8.5 - 9 over 10. My "choosy" son who has frequently borrowed my CRV said "Dad's CRV is a very good car" after he recently borrowed my CRV to take his girl friend to a snowy, mountainous resort areas in N. California and put on my CRV almost 1K miles. 2017-2019 CRV is a great utilities vehicle. I tremendously enjoy my CRV.

 

My wife traded her 14 Ford Escape SE for her new 18 CR-V EX. So this is a apples to apples comparison.

Transmissions: Ford had a 6 speed with Sport mode and the ability to manually down shift, engine braking on demand, CR-V CVT pretty much sucks in my opinion.

Interior: the CR-V has better back seat space, rear hatch area about the same. The Ford had more comfortable front seats but not as much small item storage space. The location of the steering wheel Tilt/Telescope lever was easier to reach in the Ford.

The Engines: Ford 2.0 L turbo, almost to powerful, Ford did a very poor job of managing torque steer however when carrying four adults in the car and merging onto an expressway, no worries about getting up to speed. The Ford engine was also DI, with no fuel in oil issues. Honda 1.5 L, DI potential fuel in oil issues. We only have 300 miles on the car so I haven't done any WOT driving. Just based on gentle driving, impressive gas mileage, but I don't think merging onto an expressway with four adults will be quite as confidence inspiring.

Highway driving, CRV is offers a quieter ride and it feels more stable than the Ford.

Honda Sensing Suite: Very impressive, I really like the ACC, wait for it, BUT in my opinion Honda Sensing can lead to "dumbing down the driver". Since the system is not fully autonomous, giving a poor driver the means to pay even less attention to driving is not going to end well. Some of the safety features found on the CR-V like the BSM were covered by wide angle mirrors in the Ford, guess which system will be trouble free in 5 years. The Ford also had the backup warning system, that not only warned of cars approaching behind you but also fixed objects and people, score another point for the old Ford.

Final scoring, Ford Escape SE 2.0L T 8 out of 10, Honda CR-V EX 1.5L T, 7 out of 10, yes, I wish we had kept the Ford.

 

Final scoring, Ford Escape SE 2.0L T 8 out of 10, Honda CR-V EX 1.5L T, 7 out of 10, yes, I wish we had kept the Ford.

Please explain why you traded in your Escape for the CR-V, and why you just didn't get another Escape?

 

The BMW X1 is a smaller lighter car than the CR-V and comes with a 250HP Twin-Scroll turbo 8-speed sportshift transmission and the dealer service departments are installing 300HP tunes that do not affect the factory warranty. X1 makes it pretty easy to gain positions when you want and you don't need much room to do it either but with that said the CR-V is much more civilized and comfortable if you are primarily interested in getting from point A to point B economically with the capability to fit in and carry a lot of stuff around. My major disappointment is the constantly variable transmission which keeps engine operating speed lower and never allows the engine to stretch it legs. The CR-V would be a better car with a multi-speed automatic but Honda seems committed to the CVT for whatever reason. Incidentally, the CVT is a contributing factor to the LSPI/ oil dilution issue because of the suppressed engine RPM but Honda would never admit it because they have far too much invested in going down that road. The CVT is one of the contributors but not the main cause by itself.

 

The BMW X1 is a smaller lighter car than the CR-V.

Incidentally, the CVT is a contributing factor to the LSPI/ oil dilution issue because of the suppressed engine RPM but Honda would never admit it because they have far too much invested in going down that road. The CVT is one of the contributors but not the main cause by itself.

The X1 Smaller yes, but the X1 is about 200 lbs heavier based C&D's curb weight specs. I do like the extra power the X1 makes, it feels much more powerful than the CX-5 I test drove.

Incidentally, what data do you have that supports your believe that a CVT is a secondary cause of oil dilution? Or is it your expert opinion?

 

Toyota seems to have thicker windshield. The Honda CRV seems to crack really easy...

 

My other vehicle is a 2007 Saturn Vue.

The Vue and the CR-V are almost the same as far as size, shape, and functionality goes. There are some things I like better about the Saturn, and some things I like better about the Honda.

I give them both an 8.

Even though the CR-V is nicer in a lot of ways, I actually prefer driving the Vue more due to the smooth and powerful Honda 3.5L that's under the hood. That's a very nice engine, especially compared to what Honda put in our CR-V.

That, and the "infotainment" system in the CR-V tends to frustrate me a lot of the time. Maybe I'm old school, but I'd take back the manual knobs and buttons over the touch screen if given the choice.

Things I like better about my CR-V are the much improved AWD system, the adapive cruise control, and I guess the fact that it's not a General Motors car, lol.

 

If you believe higher RPM's is at least part of the "solution to oil dilution" (man I crack myself up), then just put the selector in "S" mode which bumps the RPM's by another 1,000 or so. However, you will loose fuel economy, and most likely will make no difference for those that are seeing the rising oil levels.

 

That's one of the mysteries about this issue that the engineers do not have an answer for yet. Some owners reported better fuel economy while experimenting with driving in Sport mode and or using premium fuel. The old posts will be buried in previous threads but a search might turn up some of them.

 

I give my CR-V a 1 out of 10 compared to my other vehicle.

• I can't sleep comfortably in the CR-V but I have a king size bed in my other vehicle!
• I can't cook dinner in the CR-V but I have a full kitchen in the other vehicle!
• I can't take a pee in my CR-V, but I not only can pee in my other vehicle but I can also take a shower!
• I can't blow the tinny horn in the CR-V without shaking my head in embarrassment, but when I blow the bodacious air horns in my other vehicle people take notice!
• But I gave the CR-V a 1 because I get 26 MPG on cheap gas, but I only get 7 MPG with more expensive diesel in my other vehicle!arn:

:banana::banana::banana:

 

I'd give my wife's 2017 Touring a 8/10 over her 2008 EX-L's 7/10 due to the greater cargo capacity, performance, comfort & better mileage in almost the same footprint. Buggy electronics are the only negative so far.
Unfair comparison with my A3 Quattro which is a 9/10 for me. Awesome B & O sound system, well-balanced handling & performance and good mileage. Just wished it had seat memory.

 

I'd rate our CR-V ('13 EX) a 9/10 compared to what it replaced ('04 Mustang Convertible w/3.8l engine).
MPG is the main reason. Every time I went to the gas station with the horsey I hated it more and more. It got bad gas mileage. No matter how you drove it. If I got 13 mpg out of it I felt lucky.
The CR-V is fun to drive. We NEVER use the 'button' since it kills the driving experience big time. When you put your foot into it getting on the freeway it moves its butt pretty good for a 4 banger. It is smooth revving all the way to redline too. Since putting on new tires it has only gotten better IMO. My wife wishes it had memory seats, but, she didn't want leather so no memory for her.
I'm going shopping in a little while with a friend who is going to be in a new car by Sunday night. Not sure if I'm going to be able to restrain myself from being too anti-new car as I think the best deals out there are CPO's. I just can't find any used '13 models. I think it's the best as I hate the CVT's with a passion, and the turbo's are just behind them in the hate dept too.
I think the CR-V would be ideal with a mildly tuned 3.5L V-6 in it. It'd have the grunt to get good mileage at low rpm, yet have the get up and go that it just lacks by this >< much now.

 

Last car was a 07 crv lx, loved it no problems, only oil,gas, rear diff fluid, brake pads, tires.....satisfied enough to try another.
new car 17 ex, 13 months, not one problem yet, no oil dilution etc..... this is my wifes car and she loves it. 0-10?? not gonna play the rating game.

 

Much better then my 2002 ranger, heats up much quicker also. Contrary to what a lot of other threads say.

 

We have two cars in our garage...a '15 Escape Titanium FWD 1.6L Turbo,and the '18 CR-V Touring FWD. The Escape was the second of this generation that we owned. Very good car, and just about the same size as the 5th Gen CR-V. It perhaps looks smaller then the previous generation "boxy" Escapes (it isn't) , but it is much more refined. Our Escapes have been trouble free, in fact, we almost bought another instead of the CR-V, but decided it was time for a change, and the Escape was not making a next Gen model until 2020.

'12 Escape Wheelbase 103.1 Length 174.7 height 67.9
'15 Escape Wheelbase 105.9 Length 178.1 height 66.3
'18 CR-V Wheelbase 104.7 Length 180.6 height 66.1

Biggest differences between the Escape and the CR-V? CR-V has more space in the rear seat legroom. CR-V gets better mileage. Escape is quieter on the rough road surfaces that seem to get the C-V "humming". Escape handles much more "sporty". By seat of pants, the Escape is quicker (may not be in tests...)

The '18 CR-V replaced a '17 Hyundai Tucson Limited Ultimate that I had for one year and had way too many dealer visits in that time. It replaced a '14 Escape identical to our '15, except color.

Ratings based on the subject of this thread:
'18 CR-V 9 '14 & '15 Escape 8
'18 CR-V 9 '17 Tucson 4

The '14 Escape replaced a 2013 Prius V that was totaled after 2 weeks of ownership.

'18 CR-V 9 '13 Prius V 7
Prius: Great fuel economy, 45 mpg-48 mpg consistently, VERY loud on highway In Fact wife told me after the crash that she had privately hoped it would be totaled! (Very scary)

With all this said, our '14 Escape and now '15 Escapes had/have the kick to open and close tailgate...started with the '13 Model year. But it did not have ACC or lane keep assist, etc. I believe these features started with the 17 Escapes. I won't buy another vehicle without these safety features.

Let me add to this that the '14 Escape replaced a '14 CR-V EX-L that we didn't like. The '18 is FAR superior.

 

The '18 CR-V replaced a '17 Hyundai Tucson Limited Ultimate that I had for one year and had way too many dealer visits in that time.

Besides all the warranty visits the Tucson had in the one year I owned it...I didn't mention about the '17 Tucson that was replaced by my 18 CR-V. It had Hyundai's 1.6L Turbo GDI engine. I was kinda blindsided (my fault for not checking before purchasing). The oil change interval for normal use is 3,000 miles. I wonder if Hyundai was aware of the oil dilution issues, and decided to require this high frequency oil change. Remember, Hyundai has a 10 year 100,000 mile power train warranty. The other engine also available in the Tucson (base models) was a 2.0L NON turbo, and the oil change interval for that engine was 7,500 miles. Tucson's don't use a Maintenance Minder, just the old fashion way of "follow the recommended intervals in the owner's manual.

 

Our 2018 CRV replaced a Toyota Siena van as the "family" car. Biggest advantage is the gas mileage, about 50% better. Also a sportier drive. We were trying to "downsize" (that's why we did not replace the van). Thought we would stick with Toyota but the Highlander seemed to be the same size as the van and the Rav4 was unimpressive when compared to the CRV. (We have a Toyota dealer right next to a Honda dealer for the test drives).

For longer trips, the seats in the CRV are not as comfortable (or adjustable) for passengers as the Siena. The reason we replaced the van was it was well over 200,000 miles and facing diminishing returns. If it's a solo trip, the CRV would be the winner (driver can't nap on long drives so reclining seats, front and back don't matter).

As a daily driver I'd rate the CRV an 8 and the van a 7. On longer trips, considering other family members, I'd reverse the numbers (but it did a great job for over 15 years).

Compared to my other car, the Prius, I'd leave the CRV an 8 and the Prius a 7 (mainly due to gas mlieage), but the acceleration is more fun in the CRV.

 

Very similar situation for me. I just purchased a 2018 CR-V EX-L AWD, to replace my 2008 Toyota Sienna XLE. My van had 138,000 miles, and I truly loved it!! It took us across country 3 times, raised 2 kids in it and I miss many things about a "van". I miss the sliding doors, 7 passenger seating, and the driver seat adjusted better for me (I like to sit up at the highest level as I'm short waisted.) The van had recently started giving me trouble, little things here and there that my husband was always able to fix. The biggest problem was some kind of gas or exhaust leak that made the inside of the van smell all the time. I was driving my elderly mother around and was afraid of the van breaking or poisoning us! LOL! The dealer fixed one issue to the tune of $600, but the smell came back! I finally decided I was ready to trade the van in! I'm a Toyota gal, I had already talked myself into purchasing the Rav4, and had driven it twice. When I went to the dealer to compare the 2018 to the 2019, I really wanted to like the 2019 because I liked the total redesign. However, I didn't like how it drove, so I was going to get the 2018. Since they didn't have a 2018 in the color I wanted, I decided to go across the street and just give the CR-V a try. I had previously done some research and watched comparison videos on YouTube so was familiar with the CR-V features, but had never driven one. Wow! Is all I can say! After just driving both 2018 and 2019 RAV4, I immediately fell in love with the CR-V. Everything about it; more spacious interior, better "quality"/more solid feel all around, TONS more safety features than the RAV4, it was super fun to drive, better gas mileage, better price, AND, the remote start, LOVE IT! I've had my CR-V for 2 weeks now, have about 400 miles on it, and would give it a 9/10. I would give it a 10, except as I said, there are some features that I will miss about my Sienna.

 

My 2017 CRV AWD Touring replaced a 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport truck. I would rate the CRV at 7/10 vs. the Toyota at 7/10.... a tie but for different reasons:
Utility: This is a tie as a pick-up can do things the CRV can not and visa-versa
Noise: The CRV is quieter on the freeway and around town once I became use to the slight drone of the engine
Handling: 8 for the CRV and 4 for the Tacoma. Obviously the Tacoma is not a sports car (not that the CRV is) especially in the rain as it was 2WD only
Engine: This would have to go to the Toyota. It does have a bit more noise but the throttle response and power is clearly better than the CRV
Quality: This one is also a tie. The materials for the interior are very good on the Honda but overall fit and finish goes to the Toyota

Probably comparing to vastly different vehicles but they both have their advantages.

Now.... compared to our 2015 MB GLK350 the CRV loses in all areas accept for two:
1) The CRV has much more room for rear passengers and cargo
2) Overall cost of ownership is better on the CRV. We do have an extended warrantee and service plan on the MB which helps but the overall cost could be high without them. This is our third MB and I would never own one that did not have a solid warrentee as things can get expensive very quickly

 

Now.... compared to our 2015 MB GLK350 the CRV loses in all areas accept for two:
1) The CRV has much more room for rear passengers and cargo
2) Overall cost of ownership is better on the CRV. We do have an extended warrantee and service plan on the MB which helps but the overall cost could be high without them. This is our third MB and I would never own one that did not have a solid warrentee as things can get expensive very quickly

Huh.. so your saying your glk350 gets better mpg than the CRV?
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My CRV is a spare car in case I need to go to the ghetto for some business or whenever I feel the need to be humble and pedestrian. I can't justify taking my 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo into such area or everywhere. So to compare the two cars, I give the CRV a 1 and my 911 a 10. Would have given it a 2 if it didn't have the dilution problem.

 

If you cannot take your Porsche to the “guetto” then it is not a “10/10” car.. just saying


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My 2018 Cr-V is much nicer then my 2002 Ranger, gets much better mileage and heats up much quicker.

 

Comparing my CR-V (2017 Touring) to my Chevrolet Silverado is not a fair comparison. Pickup has rattles, sqeeks, things not working, external finish issues, but I continue to buy Chevy trucks like I continue to buy Honda's. The things that go wrong with my trucks do not/have not ever been an issue with Accords, Pilots I have owned in the past. And they certainly aren't with my CR-V. Maybe I'm just not very smart.

 

Love my 2017 CR-V EX-L! After owining Toyota Sienna minivans for 17 years, this smaller but still spacious car is a pleasure to drive, and handles beautifully. The safety features are great; especially the blind spot warning system. Living outside of Washington, DC, I definitely need it! Only complaint is that I don’t really get very good city mileage (about 21.5 mpg). Highway is closer to 31. Have not had the oil/gasoline issue, but am planning to check with my dealer on this at next oil change.

 

I'd give our CRV an 8/10. The truth is it is all the car I need for my purposes. My other car is a Grand Cherokee SRT. It's 6.4 liters of V8 silliness because cars to me have always been a somewhat irrational choice.