Subaru Forester 2008 vs Honda CR-V 2007

 
Subaru Forester
2008 - 2011
Honda CR-V
2007 - 2010
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 150 HP150 HP
Torque: 196 NM192 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.7 seconds12.2 seconds
Subaru Forester and Honda CR-V have the same engine power, but Subaru Forester torque is 4 NM more than Honda CR-V. Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.48.2
Real fuel consumption: 10.6 l/100km10.2 l/100km
By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V.
Fuel tank capacity: 64 litres58 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 760 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway860 km on highway
600 km with real consumption560 km with real consumption
Subaru Forester gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

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

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km420'000 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: 16 years18 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XVUsed also on Honda Accord
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: 4.56 m4.52 m
Width: 1.78 m1.82 m
Height: 1.70 m1.68 m
Subaru Forester is 4 cm longer than the Honda CR-V, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 450 litres556 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data955 litres
Honda CR-V has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Subaru Forester has 106 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 meters11.8 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`0152`050
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 25 percent more cases than Honda CR-V, so Honda CR-V quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 42005600
Rating in user reviews: 8.5/10 8.8/10
Pros and Cons: Subaru Forester has
  • timing belt engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Honda CR-V has
  • timing chain engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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