2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 459 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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, 2009 Honda CR-V (193 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | CR-V |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
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 | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |