2008 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Honda CR-V

To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 and 2008 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 378 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi A8 2008 Honda CR-V
Make Audi Honda
Model A8 CR-V
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3934 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 271 HP 0 HP
Torque 650 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 165 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.7 seconds 13.5 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1940 kg 1562 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.7 L/100km 13.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 58 L


 

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