2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (151 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V.
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, 2007 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda CR-V | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | CR-V | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |