2006 Ford Freestyle 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 Ford Freestyle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Freestyle would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 153 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Freestyle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2006 Ford Freestyle (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestyle | 2008 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Freestyle | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1562 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
