2008 Honda FR-V vs. 2008 Honda CR-V

To start off, both 2008 Honda FR-V and 2008 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Honda FR-V and 2008 Honda CR-V are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda FR-V weights approximately 48 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 2008 Honda FR-V. 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, both vehicles can yield 192 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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2008 Honda FR-V 2008 Honda CR-V
Make Honda Honda
Model FR-V CR-V
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 192 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 190 km/hour 177 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.5 seconds 10 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1518 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1620 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 58 L