Subaru Outback 2003 vs Honda CR-V 2007
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 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: | 173 HP | 166 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 7 HP more power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Honda CR-V. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that by driving the Subaru Outback over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Outback 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: | 370'000 km | 480'000 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: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.68 m | |
| Subaru Outback is 21 cm longer than the Honda CR-V, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 556 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 955 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 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 (kg): | no data | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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