Subaru Forester 2013 vs Honda CR-V 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 90 HP more power than Honda CR-V, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.2 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 490 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.69 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 2 cm longer than the Honda CR-V, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 589 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1669 litres | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Forester has 84 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. This could mean that the Subaru Forester uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1.2 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`110 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above 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 (€): | 18 200 | 10 200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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