2023 Honda CR-V vs 2023 Subaru Forester
2023 Honda CR-V vs 2023 Subaru Forester
Overview
Compact crossover SUVs offer several benefits, for families as well as single drivers. The Subaru Forester and the Honda CR-V are two of the most well-known rivals on the market. Check out the breakdown below to see whether the 2023 Honda CR-V or the 2023 Subaru Forester has more to offer.
Engine
The LX, EX, and EX-L trims of the 2023 Honda CR-V come with a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 190 horsepower, while the Sport and Sport Touring trims have a 2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine that produces 204 horsepower. All trim levels offer the choice of rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, except the Sport Touring, which is exclusively all-wheel-drive. Honda pairs both engines with a continuously variable gearbox. A 182-horsepower 2.5-liter flat-four engine powers all six of the 2023 Subaru Forester's trim levels. A continuously variable gearbox is also standard, and unlike the CR-V, you can only pick all-wheel drive.
Interior Technology
When the back seats are folded, the CR-V's load capacity increases to 76.5 cubic feet from 39.3 cubic feet. The Forester, which offers 28.9 cubic feet of space behind the third row, can expand that to 74.2 cubic feet with the back seats folded. In terms of technology, the CR-V offers a 7.0-inch or a 9.0-inch touch-screen infotainment system depending on the model level. The infotainment system in the Forester is a bit smaller, with the Base, Premium, and Sport trims having a 6.5-inch screen and the Wilderness, Limited, and Touring trims utilizing an 8.0-inch screen. With a stronger engine and greater interior space amenities, the 2023 Honda CR-V outperforms the competition. Take one for a test drive to see for yourself.