2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2008 Toyota iQ
To start off, both 2008 Honda HR-V and 2008 Toyota iQ 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 55 more horse power than 2008 Toyota iQ. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda HR-V weights approximately 457 kg more than 2008 Toyota iQ. 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 Toyota iQ. 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 Honda HR-V (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota iQ. (98 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda HR-V | 2008 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | HR-V | iQ |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 32 L |
