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Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Outback

28 messages,  Last post on Mar 31, 2009 at 11:54 AM

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#24 of 28 Re: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Outback [ateixeira] by radar1

Mar 24, 2009 (8:20 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 30, 2008 8:07 am)
The IIHS just rated the Forester and CR-V in the new rollover test. Forester scored well (good) and will remain a "top safety pick" but the CR-V did not score as well (marginal) and will be dropped as a "top safety pick" next year.
http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr032409.html
I like the cargo space in the Outback, it has a long floor area so I have less need to stack items vertically, and the back seat folds flat, and I like the ability to tow my pop-up camper while carrying 2 kayaks on top. The Outback is rated to pull 2700 lbs.
 
John

#25 of 28 Re: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Outback [radar1] by denver5357

Mar 28, 2009 (7:57 am)

Replying to: radar1 (Mar 24, 2009 8:20 pm)
I think that''s the issue ... if all you need is cargo space, the Outback may work for you. If you want space for rear seat passengers and even the driver and front-seat passenger, the CR-V is far more comfortable and also provides cargo space.

#26 of 28 Re: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Outback [denver5357] by nornet

Mar 28, 2009 (8:13 am)

Replying to: denver5357 (Mar 28, 2009 7:57 am)
The legroom in the 2010 Subaru is supposed to be 5" more than last years. I bought a 2007 Outback and it's tight back there on anything other than city drives. With the extra room, the Subaru will be the clear winner. There's no comparison between the 2 when it comes to driveability.

#27 of 28 Re: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Outback [nornet] by denver5357

Mar 28, 2009 (9:52 am)

Replying to: nornet (Mar 28, 2009 8:13 am)
Well, I think that's a matter of opinion. We owned a 2007 Outback and traded it in (see earlier post), and driveability (which can mean different things to different people) was IMO a big part of that.

#28 of 28 Re: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Outback [radar1] by ateixeira

Mar 31, 2009 (11:54 am)

Replying to: radar1 (Mar 24, 2009 8:20 pm)
I saw that (in another thread). That's very disappointing given all the hype over Honda's ACE body protection.
 
I've noticed a trend with crash tests in the small SUV segment.
 
Subaru does well right off the bat. For instance the 99 Forester earned a "Good" in the frontal offset test, the first in class to do so. The new roof crush test appears and again Subaru does well right away, the first time it's tested.
 
Honda and Toyota tend to learn their lessons, i.e. they get it right on the 2nd attempt. Note how they tend to have middling scores at first, but then improve with redesigns and catch up to Subaru. I bet the next generations of the CR-V and RAV4 will match the Forester's roof crush resistance, in fact I'd bet on it.
 
Finally, the Koreans always seem to be 2 steps behind. Very disappointing that they finally were improving on their frontal scores and then we see dismal scores for the roof structure.
 
Kudos to Subaru, though, for getting it right from the get-go.

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