2005 Volvo V50 vs. 2000 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2005 Volvo V50 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,318 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V50 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2000 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda CR-V weights approximately 21 kg more than 2005 Volvo V50.
Because 2000 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volvo V50. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volvo V50 | 2000 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Volvo | Honda |
| Model | V50 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2318 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1479 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
