2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2009 Volkswagen Kombi
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Kombi 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 2,460 cc, 2009 Volkswagen Kombi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Kombi. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Kombi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Kombi weights approximately 855 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Volkswagen Kombi (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (219 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Kombi 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 Volkswagen Kombi | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | CR-V | Kombi |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2460 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
