2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2009 Ford Fusion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fusion. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 845 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion. 2007 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Fusion has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Fusion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Fusion | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fusion | CR-V |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1386 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |