2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2009 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 2 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 3,470 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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 433 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
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, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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 | 2009 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | CR-V | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 83 L |
