Honda CR-V 2007 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Honda CR-V) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Suzuki Grand Vitara) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 169 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Honda CR-V is more dynamic to drive. Honda CR-V engine produces 29 HP less power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, but torque is 113 NM more than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Despite less power, Honda CR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda CR-V consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means that by driving the Honda CR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda CR-V consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda CR-V gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Honda CR-V 2007 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda CR-V 2007 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda CR-V is 2 cm longer than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, 1 cm wider, while the height of Honda CR-V is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 556 litres | 398 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
955 litres | no data | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage capacity. Honda CR-V has 158 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda CR-V is 0.8 metres more than that of the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means Honda CR-V can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Honda CR-V has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Grand Vitara has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Honda CR-V, so Honda CR-V quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 5200 | |
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