2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 393 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 2009 Honda Pilot. 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot 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 | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | CR-V | Pilot |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3471 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 250 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 79 L |