2008 Kia Picanto vs. 2009 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 641 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Because 2009 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Picanto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda CR-V (193 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto. 2009 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Picanto has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Picanto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Picanto | 2009 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Picanto | CR-V |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 96.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 58 L |