2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2006 Honda CR-V and 2006 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,455 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester (227 HP) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 505 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Subaru Forester (320 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm). This means 2006 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda CR-V | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | CR-V | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 227 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |