Key Takeaways
- The Honda CR-V and the Ford Edge are two crossovers that are comparable to each other, however the Edge is considered a midsize and the CRV is a compact.
- The Ford Edge is larger than the Honda CR-V and fits passengers quite comfortably.
- The Ford Edge is not an SUV, but rather a crossover.
- Between the Edge and the CR-V, the Edge is the superior crossover.
What Honda is comparable to a Ford Edge? What is the Ford version of CR-V? The Honda CR-V is comparable to the Ford Edge, however they are classed in two different size segments. The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover and the Ford Edge is a midsize. The Ford Edge has a base 250 horsepower 4 cylinder, which can be upgraded with the Ford Edge ST that makes 335 horsepower, out of a 2.7 liter V6. This is one of the fastest engines in the segment and keeps up with some of the faster crossovers in the segment. The Honda CR-V on the other hand has a weak willed 4 cylinder engine that only gets up to 190 horses. The CR-V does have an available hybrid though which still is on the weaker side only getting up to 205 horsepower, still 45 horses short of the base Edge engine.
Is the Ford Edge bigger than the CR-V?
Yes the Ford Edge is bigger than the CR-V by a decent amount, giving the driver and passengers more comfort and space. The Edge is 189 inches long while the CR-V is 185 inches long, the Edge is also wider by two inches at 76, while the CR-V is 74 inches wide. To top it off, literally, the Edge is 68 inches tall, while the CR-V is only 66 inches tall. This means that the Ford Edge gets you not only more leg room, but headspace, and shoulder room. The Edge is bigger in every way, which makes it significantly more comfortable than the CR-V. Strangely enough, even though the Edge is so much longer than the CR-V the two vehicles have the same cargo space, sitting at 39 cubic feet squared. This is mainly because the Edge uses the extra length to give passengers and the driver more space.
Is a Ford Edge a small or midsized SUV?
The Ford Edge is more accurately a crossover. Although the Edge does compete in the SUV category, it is most definitely a crossover, and a lot less rugged than most of the SUVs in the class. On top of being a crossover, the Edge is one of the sportiest vehicles in the class, and this separates it from the segment, putting it on top and helping it remain competitive in the class.
Is the Ford Edge better than the Honda CR-V?
The Ford Edge is better than the Honda CR-V for its faster engines, spacious interior and fun storage cubbies. Competing in the crossover segment can be quite difficult as the segment is quite fierce. The Edge sits on top of the segment because of its athletic styling, and fast engines. The Edge is one of the few crossovers that is designed to be more lean and fun to drive, as opposed to many of the crossovers that have become overgrown hatchbacks and sedans. On top of being fast, the Edge is one of the few crossovers that can comfortably fit four adults. With the space the Edge, also has quite a few fun cubbies that make it one of the most fun crossovers on the market as well.