2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Toyota Highlander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Highlander (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (157 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 660 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Highlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2008 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Highlander 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 | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | CR-V | Highlander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 73 L |