Differences Between 2018 Honda CR-V & 2018 Honda HR-V

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Priced at more than $24,000, the 2018 Honda CR-V is a mid-size crossover SUV with premium amenities. The 2018 Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV that starts at just more than $19,500. Equipped with the Real Time AWD and CVT, both vehicles offer sporty performance. The HondaLink application also provides various connectivity options in these family-friendly cars.

Performance

The 2018 CR-V's 2.4 L DOHC engine delivers 184 horsepower and 180 pound-feet. Intake and exhaust strokes are managed by the i-VTEC technology in the valvetrain. Powered by a single-scroll turbocharger, the 1.5 L engine whips out 190 hp and 179 lb-ft. The 2018 HR-V runs on a 1.8 L SOHC powertrain that yields just more than 140 hp and under 130 lb-ft. Engineered to decrease fuel consumption, the ECO Assist is standard in both Honda crossover SUVs. Synced with the ECON button, the ECO Coaching analyzes your driving habits in the HR-V. Optimized for all-surface handling, the Real Time AWD is optional in both vehicles. Having sensors that sense a loss of contact between the wheels and road, the Intelligent Control System adjusts torque distribution in the drivetrain. A continuously variable transmission manages the gear combinations according to real-time conditions.

Interior

When carrying an electronic key in your pocket, you may use the Smart Entry to enter the 2018 CR-V or HR-V. The Walk Away Auto Lock enhances the utility of this technology in the CR-V. This model also has a hands-free tailgate with a memory system that recalls your preferred settings for the opening height. LED headlights with an automatic on/off function are standard in the CR-V Touring edition, which also has roof rails and dual exhaust tailpipes in chrome. You could adjust the car's leather-appointed driver's seat to one of a dozen settings. A power lumbar support and two-position memory system are included in the heated driver's seat. Designed to optimize cargo space in the HR-V, the second-row Magic Seats have a 60/40 split layout.

Connectivity

A 5.0-inch color LCD screen is standard in the 2018 CR-V and HR-V base trims. Both models offer a 7.0-inch WVGA touch screen that displays graphics in a maximum resolution of 800 by 480 pixels. These Honda crossover SUVs offer a navigation system with HD Digital Traffic feeds. If you download the HondaLink application on your smartphone, you'll have access to various security and remote services. Some of the top features of this signature app include parking reminders, recall notifications and roadside assistance. You can even check the tire pressure, unlock the driver's door and turn on the ignition remotely with the HondaLink app. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are fully integrated into the CR-V's multimedia system. Pandora, HD Radio and SiriusXM channels are played on the car's premium audio system with eight or nine speakers.

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