2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2008 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2008 Honda HR-V and 2008 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda HR-V (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda HR-V weights approximately 87 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Suzuki Jimny (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki Jimny 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 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | HR-V | Jimny |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 16 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |