2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2007 Honda CR-V and 2007 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 223 kg more than 2007 Volvo S40.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo S40. 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 Volvo S40 (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda CR-V | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | CR-V | S40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 1339 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |