2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Honda CR-V

To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V.

Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda Civic 2007 Honda CR-V
Make Honda Honda
Model Civic CR-V
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 7800 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 188 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 6100 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 58 L


 

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