2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2008 Honda CR-V and 2008 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Saab 03-Sep. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2008 Saab 03-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 330 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Saab 03-Sep. 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 Saab 03-Sep (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Saab 03-Sep 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 | 2008 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Honda | Saab |
| Model | CR-V | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 61 L |
