2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2006 Toyota Avalon
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 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 352 kg more than 2006 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2006 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | CR-V | Avalon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3458 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |