2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Sonata 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. 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, 2008 Hyundai Sonata (219 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V. 2008 Hyundai Sonata has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2007 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Sonata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Honda CR-V | 2008 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | CR-V | Sonata |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1533 kg | 1443 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |