2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2008 Honda CR-V and 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle 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 Volkswagen New Beetle (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 377 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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 (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. (220 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda CR-V | 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | CR-V | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1231 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |