2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2008 Honda CR-V and 2008 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo XC70 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 22 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 Honda CR-V (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 2008 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | CR-V | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 68 L |
