Subaru Forester 2008 vs Honda CR-V 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Subaru Forester engine produces 3 HP less power than Honda CR-V, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 710 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 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda Civic, 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 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 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 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 524 litres | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Forester has 74 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`050 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 3600 | 7200 | |
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