2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156
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 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 284 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2009 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda CR-V | 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | CR-V | 156 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 63 L |