2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2012 Honda CR-V is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Honda CR-V. (184 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda CR-V weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda CR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Subaru Forester | 2012 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Subaru | Honda |
Model | Forester | CR-V |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 184 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 221 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1819 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |