2008 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2006 Honda CR-V

To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 4,300 cc, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 114 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Blazer.

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 Chevrolet Blazer (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V. 2006 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Blazer has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Blazer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Blazer 2006 Honda CR-V
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Blazer CR-V
Year Released 2008 2006
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4300 cc 2360 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 156 HP
Torque 340 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.4 mm 99 mm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1876 kg 1990 kg
Vehicle Length 3890 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 58 L


 

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