The Xpress DVX165 2010 is a deep-V design and the Xpress H18 2008 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Xpress DVX165 2010 at 16,5 ft versus Xpress H18 2008 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress H18 2008 tips the scales at 1 294 lbs - 234 lbs less than the Xpress DVX165 2010 at 1 060 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Xpress H18 2008 has a 60-hp advantage over the Xpress DVX165 2010's 90-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 4 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Xpress H18 2008 comes in at 9 lbs per hp versus 12 lbs per hp for the Xpress DVX165 2010. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration - meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Xpress H18 2008 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Xpress DVX165 2010 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.