Honda CR-V vs Subaru Forester
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CR-V and the Subaru Forester as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. and Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Cars Philippines, via hondaphil.com.
Honda CR-V
1.5 V Turbo HuNT CVT variant
- SRP
- ₱2,358,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱41,034
Photo: Motor Image Pilipinas (Subaru Philippines), via subaru.asia.
Subaru Forester
2.5 i-S e-BOXER Hybrid variant
- SRP
- ₱2,498,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱43,470
How they differ
- The Honda CR-V is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱2,358,000, which is ₱140,000 (6%) below the Subaru Forester at ₱2,498,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the CR-V is estimated at ₱41,034 a month against ₱43,470 for the Forester, a difference of ₱2,436 a month.
- The CR-V makes more power (190 PS against 164 PS for the Forester).
- The CR-V has more torque (240 Nm against 209 Nm for the Forester).
- The Forester has the larger engine (2,498 cc against 1,498 cc for the CR-V).
- The Forester sits higher off the ground (220 mm against 198 mm for the CR-V).
- The CR-V seats 7, the Forester seats 5.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CR-V1.5 V Turbo HuNT CVT, ₱2,358,000 | Subaru Forester2.5 i-S e-BOXER Hybrid, ₱2,498,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | DOHC DI VTEC Turbo 4-cylinder, 16-valve | 2.5L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve direct-injection petrol + e-BOXER hybrid system |
| Displacement (differs) | 1498 cc | 2498 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 190 PS | 164 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 6000 rpm | 5600 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 240 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 1,700-5,000 | 3,600-4,800 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Direct fuel injection |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 16.9 km/L |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 4 | n/a |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery type (differs) | n/a | Lithium-ion (259 V, 4.3 Ah) |
| Motor power (differs) | n/a | 90 kW |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | Lineartronic CVT with manual mode and paddle shifters |
| Drivetrain (differs) | Front-wheel drive | Symmetrical AWD (electronically controlled AWD coupling) |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4691 mm | 4655 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1866 mm | 1830 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1681 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2701 mm | 2670 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 198 mm | 220 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1671 kg | 1760 kg |
| Turning radius (differs) | 5.5 m | 5.4 m |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats (differs) | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 57 L | 63 L |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 150 L | 1655 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Multi-Link | Double wishbone |
| Front brake (differs) | 17" Ventilated Discs | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | 17" Solid Discs | Ventilated disc |
| Tyres (differs) | 235/60R18 103H | 235/50R19 |
| Wheels (differs) | 18 x 7.5J Silver Aluminum Alloy | 19" machined aluminium alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with EBD | 4-wheel ABS with brake assist |
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | Honda SENSING: adaptive cruise control, low-speed follow, collision mitigation braking, forward collision warning, lane keeping assist, road departure mitigation, lane departure warning | EyeSight 4.0: Pre-Collision Braking, Autonomous Emergency Steering, Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centring, Lane Departure Prevention, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, High Beam Assist, Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection, Reverse Automatic Braking, Multi View Monitor, Driver Monitoring System, Emergency Driving Stop System |
| Stability control (differs) | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) | Vehicle Dynamics Control with Active Torque Vectoring and towing stability control |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 9-inch Touchscreen Audio | 11.6" Full HD display, Harman/Kardon premium audio with 10 speakers, subwoofer and 8-channel amplifier |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, wireless charger |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 10.2-inch Full Digital Display | Dual gauges with 4.2" full-colour LCD |
| Headlight (differs) | Full LED | LED with auto-leveller and Steering Responsive Headlights |
| Keyless system (differs) | Smart Entry | Keyless access with push-button start |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Leather seats, 10-way power driver's seat with memory, 8-way power passenger seat, power sunroof, hands-free power rear gate, dual-zone climate control, dual-function X-MODE with hill descent control, EV drive mode |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 5 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.