2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2006 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, both 2006 Honda CR-V and 2006 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,425 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (156 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Wrangler. (147 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 1 kg more than 2006 Jeep Wrangler. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Jeep Wrangler (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2006 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | CR-V | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |
