Honda CR-V 2004 vs Subaru Forester 2005

 
Honda CR-V
2004 - 2006
Subaru Forester
2005 - 2008
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 150 HP158 HP
Torque: 190 NM186 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.8 seconds9.7 seconds
Subaru Forester is a more dynamic driving.
Honda CR-V engine produces 8 HP less power than Subaru Forester, but torque is 4 NM more than Subaru Forester. Due to the lower power, Honda CR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.09.3
Real fuel consumption: 9.9 l/100km9.8 l/100km
By specification Honda CR-V consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that by driving the Honda CR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Honda CR-V consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester.
Fuel tank capacity: 58 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 640 km in combined cycle640 km in combined cycle
580 km with real consumption610 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km350'000 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: 11 years16 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V, Honda StreamInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV
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: 4.64 m4.48 m
Width: 1.78 m1.74 m
Height: 1.71 m1.59 m
Honda CR-V is larger.
Honda CR-V is 16 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 4 cm wider, while the height of Honda CR-V is 12 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 527 litres387 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
952 litresno data
Honda CR-V has more luggage capacity.
Honda CR-V has 140 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester.
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Honda CR-V is 0.2 metres less than that of the Subaru Forester.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9101`500
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
high

high
Subaru Forester has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Honda CR-V has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Subaru Forester, so Subaru Forester quality is probably better
Average price (€): 32003600
Rating in user reviews: 8.4/10 9.2/10
Pros and Cons: Honda CR-V has
  • timing chain engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Subaru Forester has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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