2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Honda CR-V

To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 322 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic 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.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Civic 2007 Honda CR-V
Make Honda Honda
Model Civic CR-V
Year Released 2008 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1339 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 82 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 119 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 170 km/hour 165 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 14.6 seconds 13.5 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1240 kg 1562 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.1 L/100km 13.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 58 L


 

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