
The 2008 Honda CR-V and most of these other compact SUVs offer city-friendly maneuverability and carlike handling; the Subaru Forester stands out for having the firmest ride and sportiest handling in the group, while the RAV4's ride is plusher; it's also the only one in this crowd to offer an available third-row seat.
Unlike several competitors to the Honda CR-V, including the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage, the RAV4's steering wheel tilts and telescopes.
If you want a manual transmission, you'll need to look to the Sportage, Tucson, or Forester.
Of all these competitors, only the Subaru Forester meets the CR-V's stellar crash-test results, but the Forester does not come with as much standard safety equipment as the 2008 Honda CR-V.
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Quick Specs | ||||
The 2008 Honda CR-V doesn't have hip style or performance on tap, but it has the security, utility, and frugality that many sensible moms want. |
It’s significantly improved this year, but the 2009 Subaru Forester remains a unique all-wheel-drive crossover with less power and fewer features, but better carlike handling, than its competition. |
The 2008 Hyundai Tucson no longer stands out in its class for performance or safety, but it’s still a great value. |
If you can live without top-level refinement and the absolutely latest technology, 2008 Kia Sportage is a fine little SUV, and considering its price, a genuine value. |
The 2008 Toyota RAV4 brings a little more space than most compact SUVs without a mid-size price. |
MSRP From | ||||
$20,700 | $19,995 | $17,235 | $16,050 | $21,500 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
20 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Gas I4 | Gas Flat 4-Cyl | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
EPA Class | ||||
2WD Sport Utility | 4WD Sport Utility | 2WD Sport Utility | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
Style Name | ||||
2WD 5-Door LX | 4-Door Manual X | FWD 4-Door I4 Manual GLS *Ltd Avail* | 2WD 4-Door I4 Manual LX | FWD 4-Door 4-cyl 4-Speed AT (GS) |
Drivetrain | ||||
Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | 2 Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
5 Door | 4 Door | 4 Door Sport Utility | 4 Door | 4 Door |
Transmission | ||||
Automatic | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2009 Subaru Forester | 2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Hyundai Tucson | 2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Kia Sportage | 2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4 |