2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Honda Pilot

To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 558 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda CR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot 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 2008 Honda Pilot
Make Honda Honda
Model CR-V Pilot
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2352 cc 3471 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 166 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 218 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1452 kg 2010 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.2 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 77 L


 

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