Honda CR-V III (RE) or Honda CR-V IV (RM)?

2007–2012 vs 2012–2018 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: CR-V III (RE) 4,550 mm, CR-V IV (RM) 4,570 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: CR-V III (RE) 556 l, CR-V IV (RM) 589 l.
Lowest consumption: CR-V III (RE) 6 l/100 km, CR-V IV (RM) 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: CR-V III (RE) 103–110 kW, CR-V IV (RM) 88–118 kW.
Standard equipment: CR-V III (RE) 32 items (S), CR-V IV (RM) 38 items (S).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Honda CR-V III (RE)2007–2012 · 3 engines · S, Elegance, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Honda CR-V IV (RM)2012–2018 · 4 engines · S, Elegance, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Honda CR-V III (RE)2007–2012no listings	Honda CR-V IV (RM)2012–2018no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,550 mm	Length4,570 mm
Width	Width1,820 mm	Width1,820 mm
Height	Height1,680 mm	Height1,685 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,620 mm	Wheelbase2,620 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance185 mm	Ground clearance170 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume556 l	Trunk volume589 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,500 kg–1,640 kg	Curb weight1,510 kg–1,658 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank58 l	Fuel tank58 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2007–2012	Production years2012–2018
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines4
Power	Power103–110 kW (140–150 hp)	Power88–118 kW (120–160 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.2	Displacement (l)1.6–2.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 2.2 i-DTEC	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6 i-DTEC 120
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.9 s · 2.2 i-DTEC	Best 0–100 km/h9.6 s · 1.6 i-DTEC 160
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed202 km/h
Trim levelsS · S
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · S	Items in the base trim38 · S
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim49 · Executive	Items in the top trim56 · Executive
Equipment · Comfort8 · 10
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach 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✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
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✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Honda CR-V III (RE) or Honda CR-V IV (RM)?

Length: Honda CR-V IV (RM) 4,570 mm, Honda CR-V III (RE) 4,550 mm (a 20 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,620 vs 2,620 mm. Boot: 589 vs 556 l.

Which uses less fuel — Honda CR-V III (RE) or Honda CR-V IV (RM)?

The most frugal Honda CR-V III (RE) uses 6 l/100 km (2.2 i-DTEC); the most frugal Honda CR-V IV (RM) 4.5 l/100 km (1.6 i-DTEC 120).

Which is more powerful — Honda CR-V III (RE) or Honda CR-V IV (RM)?

The strongest Honda CR-V III (RE) makes 110 kW (150 hp) (2.0 i-VTEC); the strongest Honda CR-V IV (RM) 118 kW (160 hp) (1.6 i-DTEC 160).

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