2025 Subaru Forester vs. 2025 Honda CR-V

Do you love DIY projects around your Conway-area property? How about hauling your latest great find home from Myrtle Beach? Or maybe you favor outstanding weekend getaways far away from Charleston. We have an outstanding new vehicle that will fit your lifestyle in Columbia perfectly, the new Subaru Forester.

Even though we favor the Subaru model at Hadwin-White Subaru, we’ll help you narrow your choice with our comparison between the Subaru Forester vs. the Honda CR-V. 

2025 Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V: Capability

In terms of engine capability, when comparing the 2025 Subaru Forester vs. the Honda CR-V you’ll find they are nearly identical. Both come standard with turbocharged four-cylinder engines capable of equitable power. But the 2025 Honda CR-V lags behind the Forester in a few key areas.

First, the CR-V has standard front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive requiring an upgrade in trim and price. The Subaru Forester, however, comes with standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive on every trim.

Here are some other notable differences:

• Towing Power: While the Honda CR-V offers a respectable 1,500-pound towing limit, the Subaru Forester Wilderness trim offers a 3,000-pound towing capacity, which is double the other trims.
• X-MODE®: Exclusive to Subaru, X-MODE® gives you extra stability and traction for off-roading. You’ll have settings for Deep Snow, Mud, and Low Speed/Low Ratio Gradient, depending on your needs. 
• Fuel Tank Capacity: Spend more time exploring and less time filling up. The 2025 Subaru Forester has a 16.6-gallon fuel tank to keep you moving, which is two gallons more than the Honda CR-V.

2025 CR-V vs Forester: Interior Space

Another plus for the Subaru, as we compare the CR-V vs. Forester, is the cabin space. You’ll get more headroom in the front and five more cubic feet of passenger volume. Compare the 2025 CR-V vs. Forester interior dimensions here.

2025 Subaru Forester Interior Dimensions

• Seating Capacity: Five passengers
• Front Headroom: 41.2 inches
• Front Shoulder Room: 58.1 inches
• Front Legroom: 43.3 inches
• Total Passenger Volume: 111.6 cubic feet

2025 Honda CR-V Interior Dimensions

• Seating Capacity: Five passengers
• Front Headroom: 40 inches
• Front Shoulder Room: 57.9 inches
• Front Legroom: 41.3 inches
• Total Passenger Volume: 106 cubic feet

Test-Drive a New Subaru Forester for Sale at Hadwin-White Subaru!

Ready to take this comparison to the next level? Contact us or call 843-347-4633 to schedule a test drive with our team in Conway. We think you’ll love the new Forester! In the meantime, apply for financing to jump-start the car-buying process. Our new vehicle specials could lower your final price!