2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2008 Honda CR-V and 2008 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 232 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Highlander. 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 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | CR-V | Highlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3546 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 271 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 73 L |