2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2008 Honda CR-V and 2008 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 28 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 Volkswagen Touran. 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 (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda CR-V | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | CR-V | Touran |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 192 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |