Honda Civic Sedan vs Subaru Forester Comparison

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Things we like	Well kitted cabin Spacious boot  Excellent fuel economy Read More	Standard AWD drivetrain Agile handling Standard safety kit Read More
Things we don't like	Low-reliability rating Unresponsive touchscreen unit  No device charging ports    Read More	Underpowered engine Towing capacity  No manual gearbox    Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	--

Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	Variable Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	CVT
Drive Type	--	AWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	1996 cc	2498 cc
Power	158 hp	182 hp
Torque	187 Nm	239 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	428 L	1002 L
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	47 L	63 L
Length	4630 mm	4625 mm
Width	1798 mm	1816 mm
Height	1415 mm	1730 mm
Wheel Base	2700 mm	2670 mm
Front Tread	1547 mm	1564 mm
Rear Tread	1562 mm	1569 mm
No Of Doors	4	5
Front Headroom	998 mm	--
Front Legroom	1074 mm	--
Rear Headroom	942 mm	--
Rear Legroom	950 mm	--
Ground Clearance	--	221 mm
Kerb Weight	--	1564 kg

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	Independent Suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Independent Suspension

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	16 Inch	17 Inch
Tyre Size	215/55 R16	225/60 R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R16	R17

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius	5.5 m	--
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	--
Power Door Locks	Yes	--
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

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Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	--
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	No	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	2.0L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	2.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	--
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	--
Glove Box Cooling	No	--
Engine Start/Stop Button	No	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	No
Heated Seats - Rear	No	--
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	--
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	No
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	--
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	--
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	--
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	--
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	No
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	No	--
Seat Lumbar Support	No	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	--
Vanity Mirror	Yes	--
Folding Table Rear	No	--
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	--
Automatic Headlamps	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	No	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	No	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	No	--

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	No	No
Fog Lights Rear	No	--
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	--
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	--
Rear Window Defogger	No	Yes
Wheel Covers	Yes	No
Alloy Wheels	No	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Tinted Glass	No	--
Rear Spoiler	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	--
Sun Roof	No	No
Moon Roof	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	No	No
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	--
Chrome Garnish	No	--
Roof Rail	No	Optional Optional
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	No	No
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Discs Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Discs Discs

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	No
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	No	No
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	No	--
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	--
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	Halogen Halogen	LED LED

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