2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 125 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | CR-V | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
