2009 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Honda CR-V

To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 433 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.

Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V. 2008 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Accord 2008 Honda CR-V
Make Honda Honda
Model Accord CR-V
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2352 cc 1998 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 0 HP
Torque 220 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 16.3:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1129 kg 1562 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 13.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 58 L


 

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