2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2009 Nissan Murano

To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 91 kg more than 2009 Nissan Murano.

Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Murano. 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 Nissan Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano 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 Nissan Murano
Make Honda Nissan
Model CR-V Murano
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type SUV Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 3498 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 265 HP
Torque 191 Nm 336 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 83.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1533 kg 1442 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 82 L


 

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