2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 140 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda CR-V | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | CR-V | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 96 L |