Honda HR-V vs Subaru Forester
The key differences
The Subaru Forester is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 148 hp, 19 hp more than the Honda HR-V's best.
The Subaru Forester is 561 mm (22 in) longer than the Honda HR-V.
Typical kerb weights are 1,592 kg for the Subaru Forester and 1,257 kg for the Honda HR-V.
In the US, the Subaru Forester has the better EPA rating at up to 35 mpg combined, against 28 mpg for the Honda HR-V.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Honda HR-V | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| On sale since | — | — |
| Power | 106–129 hp (79–96 kW) | 134–148 hp (100–110 kW) |
| Torque | 131–144 Nm | 182–247 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.6–12.7 s | 9.7–12.2 s |
| Top speed | 162–170 km/h | 188–205 km/h |
| Engines in Europe | 2 | 2 |
| Best economy (Europe) | 5.4 l/100 km | 8.1 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | 27–28 mpg | 26–35 mpg |
| Electric range (US) | — | — |
| Length | 4,095 mm (161 in) | 4,656 mm (183 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (67 in) | 1,829 mm (72 in) |
| Height | 1,580 mm (62 in) | 1,730 mm (68 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm (96 in) | 2,670 mm (105 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,257 kg (2,771 lb) | 1,592 kg (3,510 lb) |
| Sold in | United States | United States |