Honda CR-V 2019 vs Subaru Forester 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda CR-V) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Subaru Forester) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 243 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Honda CR-V engine produces 43 HP more power than Subaru Forester, but torque is 107 NM less than Subaru Forester. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 5.7 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda CR-V consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda CR-V could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Forester 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Accord | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | |
| 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: | 4.60 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.74 m | |
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Honda CR-V is larger, but lower. Honda CR-V and Subaru Forester are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 497 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
940 litres | no data | |
| Honda CR-V has 8 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda CR-V is 0.8 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Honda CR-V can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 16 600 | |
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