Honda CR-V 2012 vs Subaru Forester 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Honda CR-V is more dynamic to drive. Honda CR-V engine produces 3 HP more power than Subaru Forester, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Honda CR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda CR-V consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda CR-V consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 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: | 4.57 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
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Honda CR-V is larger, but slightly lower. Honda CR-V is 1 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 4 cm wider, while the height of Honda CR-V is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 589 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1669 litres | no data | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage capacity. Honda CR-V has 139 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda CR-V is 1.2 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`050 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Forester scores higher in safety tests. The Subaru Forester scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Honda CR-V has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Subaru Forester has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Honda CR-V, so Honda CR-V quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 3800 | |
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