Subaru Forester 2005 vs Honda CR-V 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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. | |||
| 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 | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 18 HP more power than Honda CR-V, but torque is 154 NM less than Honda CR-V. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 7.3 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 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 2.5 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 | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 790 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V | |
| 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. | |||
| Honda CR-V 2007 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda CR-V 2007 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.68 m | |
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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 | |
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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`160 | |
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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