2006 Cadillac BLS vs. 2008 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac BLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac BLS would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac BLS. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 104 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Cadillac BLS (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V. 2008 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2006 Cadillac BLS has manual transmission. 2006 Cadillac BLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac BLS | 2008 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | BLS | CR-V |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |