2024 Honda CR-V
vs 2024 Subaru Forester

Key Comparisons

2024 Honda CR-V

2024 Subaru Forester

Horsepower/Total System Horsepower

190 @ 6000 rpm
(1.5T, SAE net)
204 (2.0H, ISO net)¹

182 @ 5800 rpm

No Hybrid Available

EPA Fuel-Economy Ratings^{2
(city/hwy/comb)}

27/32/29 (1.5T AWD)
40/34/37 (2.0H AWD)

26/33/29
25/28/26 (Wilderness)

Maximum
Cargo Capacity

76.5 cu ft

69.1 cu ft³

Wheels

17" steel standard
on LX

17" steel standard
on base

Automatic
Climate Control

Dual-Zone
on EX and above

Single-zone on base,
Premium, Sport

Traffic Sign Recognition
System (TSR)⁴

Standard
on all trims

Not Available
on any trim

Rear Seat Reminder⁵
(RSR)

Standard
on all trims

Not Available
on any trim

Wireless Phone Charger⁶

Standard
on EX-L, Sport-L, Sport Touring Hybrid

Not Available
on any trim

The Verdict: More power, higher fuel-economy ratings, greater cargo-hauling capability and more standard features make this a no-contest win for the Honda CR-V!

¹ Total system horsepower (ISO net) as measured by the peak, concurrent output of the two electric motors and gasoline engine.
² Based on 2024 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
³ Premium, Sport, Wilderness, Limited, Touring
⁴ TSR cannot detect all traffic signs, may misidentify certain signs and does not include any braking or speed control functions. Accuracy will vary based on weather and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for complying with all traffic regulations.
⁵ Rear seat reminder functions when a rear door has been opened prior to driving and will alert the driver to check for the presence of rear seat occupants when the vehicle is turned off. If the vehicle is turned off partway through a drive and is restarted without a rear door being opened, no alert will be provided the next time the vehicle is turned off.
⁶ Wireless phone charger is compatible with Qi wireless charging standards. Check with your device's manufacturer for wireless capability.