Subaru Forester vs Honda CR-V: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Subaru · 2018
Forester V
- Power
- 110 kW150 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- 1,656 kg
Honda · 2022–present
CR-V VI
- Power
- 135 kW184 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.4 s
- Top speed
- 195 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,988 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Forester V 2 CR-V VI 0
- Family Too close to call Boot: 509 l vs 617 l
- City Forester V Width: 1,815 mm vs 1,866 mm
- Performance Too close to call Power per tonne: 66 kW/t vs 68 kW/t
- Off-road Forester V Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs Front-wheel drive · SUV
In plain words
Honda CR-V has more power: 135 kW (184 PS) against 110 kW (150 PS) for Subaru Forester. Honda CR-V is 69 mm longer than Subaru Forester (4,694 mm vs 4,625 mm). Subaru Forester is lighter by 332 kg (1,656 kg vs 1,988 kg). Honda CR-V has the bigger boot: 617 l against 509 l. Honda CR-V is the older design (from 1995); Subaru Forester arrived in 1997. On the catalog figures, the Subaru Forester is the pick for city and off-road. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Subaru Forester yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Forester V | CR-V VI |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 466 | C · 426 |
| Power | 37 | 38 |
| Grip | 47 | 26 |
| Handling | 49 | 44 |
| Top speed | 34 | 37 |
| Launch | 38 | 35 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 Forester VForester V · 2.0 e-Boxer · petrol · 110 kW (150 PS) 16.34 sat 131 km/h
- 2 CR-V VICR-V VI · 2.0 e:PHEV · plug-in hybrid · 135 kW (184 PS) 16.80 sat 132 km/h · +0.46 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Forester V | CR-V VI | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,625 mm182.1 in | 4,694 mm184.8 in +69 mm +2.7 in +1.5% |
| Width | 1,815 mm71.5 in | 1,866 mm73.5 in +51 mm +2.0 in +2.8% |
| Height | 1,730 mm68.1 in | 1,682 mm66.2 in −48 mm −1.9 in −2.8% |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm105.1 in | 2,700 mm106.3 in +30 mm +1.2 in +1.1% |
| Kerb weight | 1,656 kg3,651 lb | 1,988 kg4,383 lb +332 kg +732 lb +20.0% |
| Boot | 509 l18.0 cu ft | 617 l21.8 cu ft +108 l +3.8 cu ft +21.2% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Tight |
Difference vs Forester V (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Subaru Forester | Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Forester V · 2.0 e-Boxer · petrol · 110 kW (150 PS) | CR-V VI · 2.0 e:PHEV · plug-in hybrid · 135 kW (184 PS) |
| Production years | 2018 | 2022–present |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp | 135 kW (184 PS) 181 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 108–206 kW (147–280 PS) 145–276 hp | 88–142 kW (120–193 PS) 118–190 hp |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | No data | 9.4 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | No data | 195 km/h 121 mph |
| Power per tonne | 66 kW/t 81 hp/ton calculated | 68 kW/t 83 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Plug-in hybrid |
| Engine | 4 cyl | 4 cyl |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,625 mm 182.1 in | 4,694 mm 184.8 in |
| Width | 1,815 mm 71.5 in | 1,866 mm 73.5 in |
| Height | 1,730 mm 68.1 in | 1,682 mm 66.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm 105.1 in | 2,700 mm 106.3 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,656 kg 3,651 lb Better | 1,988 kg 4,383 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 509 l 18.0 cu ft | 617 l 21.8 cu ft Better |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | No data | 47 l 12.4 gal US |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | No data | 0.8 l/100 km 294.0 mpg US |
| CO₂ | 185 g/km | 18 g/km Better |
| Fuel cost per year | No data | €210/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | No data | 5,875 km 3,651 mi estimated |
| Electric | ||
| Battery Why it matters: A bigger battery usually gives more range, but takes longer to charge fully. | No data | 18 kWh |
| Electric range Why it matters: A longer range means fewer charging stops on long journeys. | No data | 82 km 51 mi |
| Energy use | No data | 15.6 kWh/100 km |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2019) Better | ★★★★☆ (2024) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Body, Class, Country, Engine.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.