2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2009 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2009 Honda CR-V and 2009 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo V50 weights approximately 130 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 2009 Volvo V50. 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 Volvo V50 (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
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2009 Honda CR-V | 2009 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | CR-V | V50 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1468 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |