Subaru Forester 2005 vs Honda CR-V 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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: | 158 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
|
Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 8 HP more power than Honda CR-V, but torque is 6 NM less than Honda CR-V. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
|
The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda CR-V 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 | 420'000 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 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Used 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. | |||
| Honda CR-V 2007 2.0 engine: This engine is sensitive to both fuel and oil quality. Using low-grade gasoline can quickly damage the catalytic converter and lead to premature failure of the oxygen sensors.
Many Honda owners are annoyed ... More about Honda CR-V 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.68 m | |
|
Subaru Forester is smaller. Subaru Forester is 4 cm shorter than the Honda CR-V, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 387 litres | 556 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 955 litres | |
|
Honda CR-V has more luggage space. Subaru Forester has 169 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| 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): | 1`500 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Honda CR-V has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Subaru Forester has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Honda CR-V, so Honda CR-V quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Subaru Forester has
|
Honda CR-V has
| |