2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Jeep Cherokee 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 754 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Jeep Cherokee (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | CR-V | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1829 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 78 L |
