Subaru Forester 2008 vs Honda CR-V 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 166 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 64 HP more power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Honda CR-V. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda CR-V engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 15 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Forester might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 4 cm longer than the Honda CR-V, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 556 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 955 litres | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Forester has 106 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. This could mean that the Subaru Forester uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.8 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Honda CR-V has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Subaru Forester has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Honda CR-V, so Honda CR-V quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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