2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2006 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 688 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tundra.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V. 2009 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Tundra has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Tundra 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:
| 2009 Honda CR-V | 2006 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CR-V | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |
