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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

Power
110 kW150 PS
Kerb mass
-

Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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.

  • City Forester SJ Width: 1,780 mm vs 1,820 mm

In plain words

Subaru Forester SJ is 25 mm longer than Honda CR-V (4,595 mm vs 4,570 mm). 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. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Subaru Forester SJ yet, so some checks above leave it out.

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%
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 · 110 kW (150 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. 110 kW (150 PS) 148 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 No data 65 kW/t 79 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel No data Petrol
Engine 2,000 cc 2.0 l 2,000 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l
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. No data 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)

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol. † from another version of this generation.

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