Standard across all 2013 Honda CR-V trim levels, the 2.4L inline-four engine is a long-lasting, hassle-free powertrain. Its adequate power makes for a great family hauler while keeping the fuel consumption rate at 26 miles per gallon.
Key Points
- The 2013 Honda CR-V‘s 2.4L inline-four outputs 185 horsepower and 163 lb.-ft. of torque, and can tow as much as 1,500 pounds.
- The 2013 CR-V puts out an EPA-estimated fuel consumption rate of up to 26 combined mpg. Accelerating from 0-60 takes the SUV takes 9.2 seconds.
- Despite a couple of transmission and engine complaints, the CR-V offers exceptional reliability and a low cost of ownership compared to its rivals.
- With a price range of $12,912 to $17,305, a used 2013 Honda CR-V is an excellent, long-lasting compact SUV to purchase.
2013 Honda CR-V’s 2.4L Inline-four Is Fast and Reliable, Outputting 185 Horsepower and 163 lb.-ft. of Torque
In the past two decades, Honda K-series engines have earned a reputation for being reliable and fuel-efficient. The K24 engine mounted under the 2013 Honda CR-V’s hood cranks out 185 horsepower and 163 lb.-ft. of torque, more than enough grunt for a small Urban SUV to maneuver smoothly. This engine features an aluminum block and a dual-overhead-camshaft construction.
The 2013 CR-V can sprint from idle to 60 miles per hour in 9.2 seconds. It might not be rocket-ship-level performance, but it gets the job done confidently around town and on the highway.
The CR-V’s inline-four engine allows for a maximum towing capacity of 1,500 pounds. A V6-equipped SUV might be torquier for towing purposes. Still, according to RV and Playa, 1,500 lbs. is enough for towing a small aluminum boat, a snowmobile, or a jet ski.
According to Consumer Guide‘s website, although other competitors might offer more potent powertrains, the CR-V is still a fun-to-drive SUV with sharp steering and subtle body leans in fast turns.
The 2013 Ford Escape, for example, offers a 2.0L turbocharged inline-four engine for its higher-end trims that boasts 240 horsepower, making it more of an exciting SUV to drive than the CR-V. However, the CV-R transcends most rivals in reliability and longevity due to a significantly lower cost of ownership and much fewer reported problems.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there is only one recall for certain 2013 CR-V models, and it doesn’t concern the engine.
Among the 329 filed complaints on the NHTSA’s website, only 88 concern the engine. The most common reported issue pertains to a grinding sound while starting up the engine. Honda has released a technical service bulletin with details on fixing this issue, which can cost you about $800, but no recall as of yet.
2013 Honda CR-V Comes with Decent Fuel Economy and FWD as Standard, with AWD an Option
Honda uses its variable valve timing technology, referred to as i-VTEC, to precisely calculate the most efficient time for each valve to open based on the engine’s rpm. The i-VTEC system tremendously benefits the 2013 CR-V’s fuel consumption rate.
According to the EPA’s estimations, the 2013 Honda CR-V can put out 23 miles to the gallon in the city and 30 on the highway (26 combined), so long as it is equipped with the front-wheel-drive configuration.
All-wheel drive can be more fun, but it reduces the CR-V’s fuel consumption rate by one mpg both for the city and highway. With a full tank, the 2013 CR-V can travel up to 459 miles on the road.
The 2013 CR-V’s engine is paired with a five-speed automatic transmission as standard regardless of the trim. Some owners have filed complaints regarding transmission vibrations while accelerating in their Honda CR-V, which can be fixed by replacing the transmission fluid and updating the software.
Reliability and Low Cost of Ownership Make the 185-horsepower 2013 CR-V Easy to Recommend to Shoppers
The inline-four engine mounted under the 2013 Honda CR-V’s hood outputs decent power for a small SUV, though the competitors can offer more potent powertrains. The CR-V puts out 26 combined mpg, impressive for its class. Some owners have reported a couple of problems regarding the transmission and the engine that can be solved easily.
If maintained properly, a 2013 Honda CR-V can effortlessly last about 300,000 miles, well above the average compact SUV on the market. According to Repair Pal’s estimates, the cost of ownership for a 2013 CR-V wouldn’t exceed $460 annually.
If you’re in the market for a small SUV, a used 2013 Honda CR-V can offer you a long-lasting, reliable, and fuel-efficient powertrain for a price range of $12,912 up to $17,305, according to Kelley Blue Book.
The 2013 CR-V ranks second among 24 compact SUVs with 4.54 stars out of five based on real owner reviews. A compact SUV that goes head-to-head with the CR-V in terms of reliability and owners’ ratings is the Toyota RAV4. It is worth your while to test drive both vehicles to determine which suits you the most.
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