2009 Subaru Forester vs. 2002 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda CR-V (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 72 kg more than 2002 Honda CR-V.
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, 2009 Subaru Forester (350 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Forester | 2002 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Forester | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1674 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |
