Subaru Impreza 1998 vs Honda CR-V 2010

 
Subaru Impreza
1998 - 2000
Honda CR-V
2010 - 2012
Body: SedanCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: ManualManual
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: 218 HP150 HP
Torque: 290 NM192 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.3 seconds10.2 seconds
Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive.
Subaru Impreza engine produces 68 HP more power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 98 NM more than Honda CR-V. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.18.1
Real fuel consumption: 11.1 l/100km9.3 l/100km
The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 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 Impreza could require 300 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres58 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 490 km in combined cycle710 km in combined cycle
450 km with real consumption620 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: 290'000 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: 9 years19 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carUsed 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 might be a better choice in this respect.
Honda CR-V 2010 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 2010 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.35 m4.53 m
Width: 1.69 m1.82 m
Height: 1.40 m1.68 m
Subaru Impreza is smaller.
Subaru Impreza is 18 cm shorter than the Honda CR-V, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 28 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 363 litres524 litres
Honda CR-V has more luggage space.
Subaru Impreza has 161 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.8 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 1 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`0002`050
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 42008000
Pros and Cons: Subaru Impreza has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Honda CR-V has
  • timing chain engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
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