2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Nissan Sentra
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 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Sentra (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 836 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.
Because 2009 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Sentra. 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, 2008 Nissan Sentra (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (193 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Sentra 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 | 2008 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | CR-V | Sentra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |