Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Honda CR-V | |
Engine | 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5800 174 lb-ft@4100 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6400 181 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.1 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 179.4 in | 0.1 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 71.6 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 64.7 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3479 lb. | -229 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.9 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.6 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.3 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.6 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 56.4 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.3 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2015 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD |
The front seat seems a bit thin and does require adjustment for comfort after awhile. see full Honda CR-V review |