2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2008 Honda CR-V and 2008 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Galaxy (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 41 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Galaxy. 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, 2008 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Galaxy. 2008 Ford Galaxy 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. 2008 Ford Galaxy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda CR-V | 2008 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | CR-V | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2202 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1728 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |