2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2008 Honda CR-V and 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 510 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | CR-V | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 66 L |