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Honda CR-V (2012) vs. Subaru Forester (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Honda CR-V and 2011 Subaru Forester specs.

2012 Honda CR-V and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Honda CR-V Subaru Forester  
Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
185 hp@7000
163 lb-ft@4400
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5800
174 lb-ft@4100
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.1 in 103.0 in 0.1 in
Length 178.3 in 179.5 in -1.2 in
Width 71.6 in 70.1 in 1.5 in
Height 64.7 in 65.9 in -1.2 in
Curb Weight 3426 lb. 3250 lb. 176 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.3 gal. 16.9 gal. -1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.9 in 41.6 in -1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.6 in 56.1 in 2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.5 in 0.0 in 54.5 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 56.4 in 55.6 in 0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.1 in 0.0 in 53.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 38.0 in 0.3 in
Total Legroom 79.6 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -1.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 37.2 ft3 33.5 ft3 3.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 70.9 ft3 68.3 ft3 2.6 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda CR-V

2012 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Though a column-mounted shifter and a minivan-like walk through to the second row went away with the third-generation CR-V, Honda's compact crossover retains an interior that puts roominess and functionality ahead of sportiness. Thanks to an open design with a relatively compact instrument panel and center console, both rows feel even roomier than the class-leading (or close to it) specs suggest. Though the second-row seat is mounted too low to provide adults with much thigh support, the floor back there remains hump-free. see full Honda CR-V review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda CR-V

2012 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Front seats very comfortable and roomy. They almost appear too wide, and I wish they had more lateral support. Very useable center console with a flat top. see full Honda CR-V review
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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