Lundgren Honda of Auburn - 2016 Honda CR-V vs HR-V - What's the Difference
Since first being introduced, U.S. car buyers have had a virtual love affair with the crossover SUV. Vehicles such as the 2016 Honda CR-V and HR-V offer buyers a wealth of features along with seating capacities reminiscent of the family station wagon that first gained popularity in the 50s. However, unlike the staid station wagon, the crossover is far more fuel efficient and far less boring. Both of these vehicles offer superior fuel economy and lower operating costs than their bigger cousins, the full-size SUV.
Bear in mind the 2016 Honda CR-V is somewhat larger than the HR-V and carries a slightly higher price tag. The CR-V uses the same platform of the highly popular Honda Civic, the HR-V, on the other hand, sits on the same platform of the exceptionally fuel-efficient Honda Fit. In light of this, the HR-V
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The CR-V measures a full ten inches longer than the smaller CR-V. When it comes to width, both vehicles are almost the same, the CR-V is 71.6 inches wide in comparison to the HR-V which measures 69.7 inches wide. If you are among the many people who live and work in the city where smaller parking spaces are the norm, you may find the HR-V a better choice. At the same time, it is important that you realize you will be giving up a certain amount of interior space in the smaller vehicle.
Interior space is not the only place you will be giving up space by choosing the HR-V. You will also be giving up a little cargo space, a factor that may be important if you plan to make bigger shopping runs to the local discount warehouse store or take the whole family on a long vacation. The HR-V offers 24 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seat up and 59 cubic feet with the seat folded down. On the other hand, the bigger CR-V offers 35 cubic feet with the seat down and 71 cubic feet with it folded