2010 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda CR-V (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda CR-V weights approximately 51 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-V. 2013 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Subaru Forester | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Subaru | Honda |
Model | Forester | CR-V |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1601 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1674 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |