Honda CR-V I (RD1) or Land Rover Defender (classic)?

1997–2001 vs 1990–2016 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door

In short

Length: CR-V I (RD1) 4,530 mm, Defender (classic) 4,599 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: CR-V I (RD1) 435 l, Defender (classic) 1,035 l.
Lowest consumption: CR-V I (RD1) 9.5 l/100 km, Defender (classic) 10.5 l/100 km.
Power: CR-V I (RD1) 94 kW, Defender (classic) 83–90 kW.
Standard equipment: CR-V I (RD1) 20 items (LS), Defender (classic) 17 items (Base / Hard Top).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Honda CR-V I (RD1)1997–2001 · 2 engines · LS, ESSpecifications →Listings →

Land Rover Defender (classic)1990–2016 · 4 engines · Base / Hard Top, County Station Wagon, XS, AdventureSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Honda CR-V I (RD1)1997–2001no listings	Land Rover Defender (classic)1990–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,530 mm	Length3,883 mm–4,599 mm
Width	Width1,750 mm	Width1,790 mm
Height	Height1,675 mm	Height1,996 mm–2,035 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,620 mm	Wheelbase2,360 mm–2,794 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance205 mm	Ground clearance215 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume435 l	Trunk volume700 l–1,035 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,310 kg–1,340 kg	Curb weight1,785 kg–2,055 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank58 l	Fuel tank60 l–79 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2001	Production years1990–2016
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines2	Number of engines4
Power	Power94 kW (128 hp)	Power83–90 kW (113–122 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0	Displacement (l)2.2–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.5 l/100 km · 2.0 16V	Lowest consumption10.5 l/100 km · 2.5 300 Tdi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h11.2 s · 2.0 16V	Best 0–100 km/h14.7 s · 2.4 TD4
Top speed	Top speed170 km/h	Top speed145 km/h
Trim levelsLS · Base / Hard Top
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim20 · LS	Items in the base trim17 · Base / Hard Top
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim29 · ES	Items in the top trim31 · Adventure
Equipment · Comfort5 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 2
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Tow Hitch	Tow Hitch—	Tow Hitch✓
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox—	Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Honda CR-V I (RD1) or Land Rover Defender (classic)?

Length: Land Rover Defender (classic) 4,599 mm, Honda CR-V I (RD1) 4,530 mm (a 69 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,794 vs 2,620 mm. Boot: 1,035 vs 435 l.

Which uses less fuel — Honda CR-V I (RD1) or Land Rover Defender (classic)?

The most frugal Honda CR-V I (RD1) uses 9.5 l/100 km (2.0 16V); the most frugal Land Rover Defender (classic) 10.5 l/100 km (2.5 300 Tdi).

Which is more powerful — Honda CR-V I (RD1) or Land Rover Defender (classic)?

The strongest Honda CR-V I (RD1) makes 94 kW (128 hp) (2.0 16V); the strongest Land Rover Defender (classic) 90 kW (122 hp) (2.5 Td5).

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