2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Honda Civic
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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda CR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 7 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda CR-V | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | CR-V | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |