Honda CR-V 2012 vs Subaru Forester 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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): | 5.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda CR-V consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda CR-V consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 4.53 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.70 m | |
| Honda CR-V is 3 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 4 cm wider, while the height of Honda CR-V is 5 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. Even though the car is shorter, Honda CR-V has 139 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. The Subaru Forester may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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): | 2`200 | 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 (€): | 11 600 | 5400 | |
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