2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2008 Rover 25
To start off, both 2008 Honda HR-V and 2008 Rover 25 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Rover 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda HR-V (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Rover 25. (100 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2008 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda HR-V weights approximately 187 kg more than 2008 Rover 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Rover 25. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-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, 2008 Rover 25 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda HR-V | 2008 Rover 25 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | HR-V | 25 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |