The competition in the compact SUV class is fierce these days. Pretty much every car brand makes one, which is why it can be tough for shoppers to figure out which model to buy. This car comparison takes a look at the Honda CR-V and the Subaru Forester so you can see how these two vehicles match up.
Power
The new Honda CR-V comes with a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine that produces 190 horsepower. It has great acceleration and will get you up to speed quickly.
The engine in the Subaru Forester is a 182-horsepower 2.5-liter unit, and the acceleration it offers isn’t as impressive.
Space and Comfort
Five people will fit very comfortably in the Honda CR-V, and the back row is one of the biggest in the class. You will also get tons of cargo room: 39.2 cubic feet behind the rear seats.
The Subaru Forester also seats five people, but it only offers 31.1 cubic feet of cargo room behind its back row.
Safety
If you’re looking for an SUV to help keep you and your passengers safe, the Honda CR-V is it. Every model is loaded with standard features, including:
· Lane keep assist
· Automatic emergency braking
· Adaptive cruise control
· Forward collision warning
· Road departure mitigation
· A rearview camera
· Lane departure warning
· Automatic high-beam headlights
The Subaru Forester has some of the same safety features but doesn’t include automatic high-beam headlights or road departure mitigation.
Find the Perfect Compact SUV at Tom Wood Honda
A test drive can help you figure out which SUV is right for you, and you can get behind the wheel of the Honda CR-V at Tom Wood Honda near Carmel.
