Subaru Forester 2018 vs Honda CR-V 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Forester) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Honda CR-V) 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: | 150 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Honda CR-V is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 10 HP less power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 154 NM less than Honda CR-V. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 4.9 | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Honda CR-V 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru XV | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 4.63 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 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 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 497 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1110 litres | |
| Subaru Forester has 8 litres more trunk space than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.6 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`223 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Forester scores higher in safety tests, but Honda CR-V is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 000 | 17 400 | |
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