2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2009 Kia Forte
To start off, 2009 Kia Forte 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 330 kg more than 2009 Kia Forte.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Forte. 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 Kia Forte (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V. 2008 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Forte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda CR-V | 2009 Kia Forte | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | CR-V | Forte |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 156 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 1232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 52 L |