2012 Honda CR-V vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun
To start off, both 2012 Honda CR-V and 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun (163 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Honda CR-V. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda CR-V.
Because 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda CR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun 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, 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun (373 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda CR-V. (350 Nm). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda CR-V | 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | CR-V | Shogun |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4554 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1679 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 88 L |
