2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 462 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester.
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, 2013 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (219 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V. 2008 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2013 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2013 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda CR-V | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | CR-V | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2615 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |