2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2008 Toyota Auris
To start off, both 2008 Honda HR-V and 2008 Toyota Auris were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Auris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 122 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 HR-V weights approximately 12 kg more than 2008 Toyota Auris.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Auris. 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 Toyota Auris (158 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Auris 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 Toyota Auris | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | HR-V | Auris |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 10.4 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 | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
