Subaru Outback 2003 vs Honda CR-V 2006

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Subaru Outback
2003 - 2009
Honda CR-V
2006 - 2010
Body: Estate car / wagonCrossover / 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: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Subaru Outback is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Honda CR-V can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Honda CR-V also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.5 - 3.0 (petrol)2.0 - 2.4 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Honda CR-V is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 165 - 250 HP140 - 166 HP
Torque: 226 - 339 NM192 - 340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 - 10.9 seconds10.2 - 12.2 seconds
In general, Subaru Outback are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Honda CR-V. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.5 - 10.56.5 - 9.5
Subaru Outback petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Honda CR-V.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.75 m4.52 m
Width: 1.77 m1.82 m
Height: 1.56 m1.68 m
Subaru Outback is 23 cm longer than the Honda CR-V, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 12 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 459 litres556 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1649 litres1532 litres
Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Subaru Outback uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 117 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.8 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 1 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 1`944 kg~ 2`098 kg
Net weight:~ 1`495 kg~ 1`556 kg
Load capacity:~ 449 kg~ 542 kg
Subaru Outback load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem less than Honda CR-V. Therefore, Honda CR-V is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 24004600
Rating in user reviews: 9.0/10 8.8/10
Pros and Cons: Subaru Outback has
  • only petrol engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Honda CR-V has
  • also available in 2WD
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
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