2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda CR-V weights approximately 320 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2005 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Honda CR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2005 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 73 L |
