2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Renault Koleos
To start off, both 2008 Honda CR-V and 2008 Renault Koleos were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Koleos (148 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Koleos should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Koleos weights approximately 42 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.
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 (341 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Koleos. (320 Nm). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Koleos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 2008 Renault Koleos | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | CR-V | Koleos |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2690 mm |
