2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 2,972 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (179 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | CR-V | Colt |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2972 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 95 L |
