Hot Shot Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs Honda CR-V

Powerful machines are here again for the new era. Two power packed cars are waiting to debut in 2012 on the roads with the mission to enthrall people by their innovative engineering techniques and fabulous mechanics. Toyota Highlander and Honda CR-V, both cars shall boast their upgraded features along with their stylish looks. While Toyota Highlander is an affordable mid-size SUV, Honda CR-V is a compact crossover. Both are the hot products in the market as the brand labels attached to them are pioneers. But which one shall be preferred over other, let us check out in the article.
Engine Specifications:

Toyota Highlander has a 3.5L V6 Double Overhead Cam gasoline engine with 24 Valve  having Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence producing 270 horsepower@ 6,200 rpm with the torque being rated at 248 lb-ft @4,700 rpm. The engine uses unleaded fuel giving efficiency with averages of 17 mpg in city and 22 mpg on highway. With front-wheel drive, the transmission is 5 –speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with intelligence (ECT-i). Whereas in Honda CR-V, the unit is 2.4 liter 4-cylinder engine with 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC that produces 185 horsepower @7000 rpm with the torque being rated at 163 lb-ft@4400rpm. The transmission is 5 speed automatic transmissions. The required fuel is regular unleaded fuel. The engine is certainly the powerful in Toyota Highlander which gives an edge over the Honda CR-V.
Interiors:

Toyota Highlander Interior

Toyota Highlander can easily accommodate 7 people as the seats in three rows. The vehicle is spacious with witty designs applied to impress the people and the seats are convenient and comfortable. Another great feature is sliding and folding second row seats thus giving enough legroom and comfort. The seat has a unique split design of 40/20/40 including center section that could be removed as per the convenience. The cabins have new improved designs. The features like air conditioning, lights are all highly upgraded giving a true end luxury feeling.
In Honda CR-V, one shall find much bigger parts and broader parts convenient enough to accommodate 7 people at one time. There is not much change in designs of earlier generations but one can say that all together new look has been given to the same features which are little upgraded. Engineering has installed features like steering mounted controls, with dual colors, and information driven equipment for the driver atop.  Another significant feature includes one of the lowest loading floors which making any cargo transfer easy and pain free.

Honda CR-V Interior

Exteriors:

Toyota Highlander boasts of projector beam headlamps, dark grille, variable intermittent windshield wipers and variable rear wiper including AM/FM antenna at the top.
Honda CR-V has a proper remote entry system, folding power side mirrors which include driver’s mirror that could be expanded anytime, multi-reflector halogen headlights with auto on-off system making visibility better and reliable.

Reasons of Toyota Highlander Being Better than Honda CR-V

Toyota Highlander has certain brownie points which are:

• Sliding and folding second row seats with center section that can be easily removed anytime.
• Small storage areas created for over 10 cup holders with 4 bottle holders with cute assorted map pockets.
• Perfect for family as the engines guarantee smooth and comfortable ride.

Reasons for Honda CR-V Being Better than Toyota Highlander

Major advantages include:

• Low floor makes cargo transfer super easy without chances of getting stressed.
• One Lever folding seats are superb.
• Features are upgraded.
• Elegant design depicts luxurious look.

Pricing of the Riders:

Toyota Highlander’s starting price is $28,090 while of Honda CR-V, the starting price is $22,295. Certainly one has to spend almost $3800 more for Highlander, but he gets an advanced vehicle from the worlds No. 1 company.