2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2011 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2011 Ford Fusion is newer by 4 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Fusion (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Fusion 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 500 kg more than 2011 Ford Fusion.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Fusion. 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, 2011 Ford Fusion (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V. 2007 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Fusion has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Fusion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Honda CR-V | 2011 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | CR-V | Fusion |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 66 L |