Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | Subaru Forester | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.0 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 179.5 in | -0.2 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 70.1 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 65.9 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3389 lb. | 3250 lb. | 139 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 56.1 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.1 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 40.0 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 55.6 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.0 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.9 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |