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Subaru Forester SJ vs Honda CR-V: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Subaru Forester SJ

Subaru · 2012–2018

Forester SJ

C PI 479

Power
108 kW147 PS
Kerb mass
1,552 kg

Version spec sheet

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Honda CR-V

Honda · 2016–2022

CR-V

C PI 437

Power
110 kW150 PS
Kerb mass
1,685 kg

Photo: EurovisionNim / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: Forester SJ 2 CR-V 0

  • City Forester SJ Width: 1,780 mm vs 1,820 mm
  • Performance Forester SJ Power per tonne: 70 kW/t vs 65 kW/t

In plain words

Honda CR-V has more power: 110 kW (150 PS) against 108 kW (147 PS) for Subaru Forester SJ. Subaru Forester SJ is 25 mm longer than Honda CR-V (4,595 mm vs 4,570 mm). Subaru Forester SJ is lighter by 133 kg (1,552 kg vs 1,685 kg). Subaru Forester SJ is the older design (from 2012); Honda CR-V arrived in 2016. On the catalog figures, the Subaru Forester SJ is the pick for city and performance.

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.

Race Stats side by side
StatForester SJCR-V
PIC · 479C · 437
Power 39 37
Grip 48 30
Handling 52 50
Top speed 34 35
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. 1 Forester SJ2.0 · diesel · 108 kW (147 PS) 16.34 sat 131 km/h
  2. 2 CR-V2.0 · petrol · 110 kW (150 PS) 16.82 sat 130 km/h · +0.48 s

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Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Forester SJ · CR-V
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ftWheelbase 2,615 mmWheelbase 8 ft 7 inLength 4,595 mmLength 15 ft 1 in1,700 mm5 ft 7 inWheelbase 2,620 mmWheelbase 8 ft 7 inLength 4,570 mmLength 15 ft 0 in1,657 mm5 ft 5 in
Forester SJCR-V
Length 4,595 mm180.9 in 4,570 mm179.9 in −25 mm −1.0 in −0.5%
Width 1,780 mm70.1 in 1,820 mm71.7 in +40 mm +1.6 in +2.2%
Height 1,700 mm66.9 in 1,657 mm65.2 in † −43 mm −1.7 in −2.5%
Wheelbase 2,615 mm103.0 in 2,620 mm103.1 in +5 mm +0.2 in +0.2%
Kerb weight 1,552 kg3,422 lb 1,685 kg3,715 lb +133 kg +293 lb +8.6%
Fits a standard garage? YesYes

Difference vs Forester SJ (±). 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. † from another version of this generation.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Subaru Forester SJHonda CR-V
General
Version 2.0 · diesel · 108 kW (147 PS) 2.0 · petrol · 110 kW (150 PS)
Production years 2012–2018 2016–2022
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. 108 kW (147 PS) 145 hp 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp
Power, all versions 108–206 kW (147–280 PS) 145–276 hp 88–142 kW (120–193 PS) 118–190 hp
Power per tonne 70 kW/t 85 hp/ton calculated Better 65 kW/t 79 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel Petrol
Engine 2,000 cc 2.0 l 2,000 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l
Gearbox 6-speed manual No data
Drive All-wheel drive No data
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,595 mm 180.9 in 4,570 mm 179.9 in
Width 1,780 mm 70.1 in 1,820 mm 71.7 in
Height 1,700 mm 66.9 in 1,657 mm 65.2 in †
Wheelbase 2,615 mm 103.0 in 2,620 mm 103.1 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,552 kg 3,422 lb Better 1,685 kg 3,715 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 500 l 17.7 cu ft No data
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. No data 7.9 l/100 km 29.8 mpg US
CO₂ No data 156 g/km
Fuel cost per year No data €2,070/year estimated
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★★ (2012) ★★★★★ (2019)

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. † from another version of this generation.

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