2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 266 kg more than 2009 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda CR-V | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | CR-V | Touareg |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |