2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,202 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 312 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2008 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | CR-V | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2202 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |
