SUVLook comparison lab

Compare SUVs beyond the dimensions.

Put two model-year profiles side by side across price, trims, powertrain, efficiency, exterior size, cabin space, cargo, capability, safety, technology and ownership research. Equivalent fields are aligned across brands, while unverified gaps stay clearly labeled.

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Subaru Forester cargo area with the liftgate open

Vehicle A

2026 · Subaru

Forester

The Forester profile is most useful when configuration is visible: Subaru publishes different cargo-volume figures across trims and roof equipment, while its cabin dimensions remain especially strong for tall drivers.

Starting MSRP$29,995Base gas Forester

Gas output180 hp2.5L BOXER

Hybrid output194 hpSubaru Hybrid System

Ground clearance8.7–9.3 in9.3 in Wilderness

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Honda CR-V rear cargo area with the liftgate open

Vehicle B

2026 · Honda

CR-V

The 2026 CR-V remains easy to research because Honda publishes trim-specific cargo volume, while useful linear cargo references come from clearly labeled third-party and owner measurements.

Starting MSRP$30,920LX, before destination

Gas power190 hp1.5L turbo

Hybrid power204 hpTwo-motor hybrid

Best published MPGUp to 43/36City/highway, hybrid configuration

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How to read this comparison

Values come from each SUVLook model-year research profile. Like-for-like fields stay aligned, one-sided facts remain visible instead of disappearing, and the decision cards only declare a criterion lead when both values can be normalized safely.

Decision snapshot

Six buyer questions, without an overall winner.

Each card compares one documented criterion. A lead is shown only when both source-backed values use a compatible measurement; otherwise the raw facts remain visible and the criterion stays unresolved.

Starting priceStarting MSRP

Forester$29,995Base gas Forester

CR-V$30,920LX, before destination

2026 Subaru Forester has lower published starting MSRP by $925.

EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy

ForesterUp to 26 city / 33 highway mpgSubaru published estimates

CR-VUp to about 28 city / 33 highway mpgHonda published trim/drivetrain figures

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume

Forester74.4 cu ftBase / roomiest published configuration

CR-V76.5 cu ftHonda published figure

2026 Honda CR-V has more published maximum cargo volume by 2.1 cu ft.

Rear-seat roomRear legroom

Forester39.4 inSubaru U.S. specification

CR-V41.0 inHonda U.S. specification

2026 Honda CR-V has more published rear/second-row legroom by 1.6 in.

Maximum towingMaximum towing

Forester1,500 lbProperly equipped

CR-V1,500 lb gas; 1,000 lb hybridHonda 2026 CR-V specification by powertrain

The normalized published values are tied for this criterion.

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty

ForesterConfirm current Subaru warranty bookletCoverage is tied to in-service date and mileage

CR-V3 years / 36,000 milesHonda U.S. warranty

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

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At a glance

Key specifications

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Research field	2026 Subaru Forester	2026 Honda CR-V
Starting MSRPDifferent	$29,995Base gas ForesterProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	$30,920LX, before destinationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Primary engine / systemDifferent	2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinderSubaru U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	1.5L turbocharged four-cylinderHonda U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Primary outputDifferent	180 hp2.5L BOXERProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	190 hp1.5L turboProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
DrivetrainDifferent	Symmetrical AWDStandard across the lineupProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	FWD or Real Time AWDAvailability depends on trimProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Seating	5Subaru U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	5Honda U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent	29.6 cu ftBase / roomiest published configurationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	39.3 cu ftHonda published figureProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Maximum cargoDifferent	74.4 cu ftBase / roomiest published configurationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	76.5 cu ftHonda published figureProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Maximum towingDifferent	1,500 lbProperly equippedProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	1,500 lb gas; 1,000 lb hybridHonda 2026 CR-V specification by powertrainProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

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Research field	2026 Subaru Forester	2026 Honda CR-V
Starting MSRPDifferent	$29,995Base gas ForesterProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	$30,920LX, before destinationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Entry trimDifferent	Base · $29,995GasProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	LX · $30,920190-hp turbo; FWD standardProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Highest listed trimDifferent	Touring Hybrid · $41,545HybridProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	Sport Touring Hybrid · $42,550Hybrid with standard AWD and top technology packageProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Trim lineupDifferent	Base · Premium · Premium Hybrid · Sport · Wilderness · Sport Hybrid · Limited · Limited Hybrid · Touring · Touring Hybrid10 researched trimsProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	LX · EX · Sport Hybrid · EX-L · TrailSport Hybrid · Sport-L Hybrid · Sport Touring Hybrid7 researched trimsProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

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Research field	2026 Subaru Forester	2026 Honda CR-V
Engine / primary systemDifferent	2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinderSubaru U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	1.5L turbocharged four-cylinderHonda U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Primary outputDifferent	180 hp / 178 lb-ftSubaru U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	190 hpHonda U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Hybrid outputDifferent	194 hpSubaru Hybrid SystemProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	204 hpHonda U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
TransmissionDifferent	Lineartronic CVTSubaru U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	CVTHonda U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
DrivetrainDifferent	Symmetrical AWDStandard across the lineupProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	FWD or Real Time AWDAvailability depends on trimProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
All-wheel driveData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	Available; standard on TrailSport and Sport Touring HybridHonda trim specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

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Research field	2026 Subaru Forester	2026 Honda CR-V
Gas / base fuel economyDifferent	Up to 26 city / 33 highway mpgSubaru published estimatesProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	Up to about 28 city / 33 highway mpgHonda published trim/drivetrain figuresProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
AWD / alternate fuel economyData gap	About 25 city / 32 highway mpgSubaru published estimatesProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Hybrid fuel economyDifferent	35 city / 34 highway mpgSubaru published estimatesProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	Up to 43 city / 36 highway mpgHonda published trim/drivetrain figuresProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Off-road trim fuel economyDifferent	About 24 city / 28 highway mpgSubaru published estimatesProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	38 city / 33 highway mpgHonda published configuration figureProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Driving rangeData gap	Up to 581 milesSubaru published estimateProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Fuel typeData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	Regular unleadedHonda 2026 CR-V specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Fuel tankData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	14.0 galHonda 2026 CR-V specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

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Research field	2026 Subaru Forester	2026 Honda CR-V
WheelbaseDifferent	105.1 inSubaru U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	106.3 inHonda 2026 CR-V specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Overall lengthDifferent	183.3 inMost trimsProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	184.8 inHonda 2026 CR-V specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Overall widthDifferent	72.0 inMost trimsProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	73.5 inHonda 2026 CR-V specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Ground clearanceDifferent	8.7 inMost trimsProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	7.8 in FWD; 8.2 in AWDHonda 2026 CR-V specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Off-road ground clearanceData gap	9.3 inSubaru Wilderness specificationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Overall heightData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	66.2 in FWD; 66.5 in AWDHonda 2026 CR-V specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Cabin

Interior space and seating

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Research field	2026 Subaru Forester	2026 Honda CR-V
Seating	5Subaru U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	5Honda U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Front legroomDifferent	43.3 inSubaru U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	41.3 inHonda U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Rear legroomDifferent	39.4 inSubaru U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	41.0 inHonda U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Front headroomDifferent	Up to 41.2 inEquipment dependentProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	40.0 in LX; 38.2 in moonroof-equipped trimsHonda U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Passenger volumeDifferent	Up to 110.8 cu ftConfiguration dependentProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	106.0 cu ft LX; 103.5 cu ft other trimsHonda 2026 CR-V specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Rear headroomData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	38.2 inHonda U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Front shoulder roomData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	57.9 inHonda 2026 CR-V specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Rear shoulder roomData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	55.9 inHonda 2026 CR-V specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Front hip roomData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	55.6 inHonda 2026 CR-V specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Rear hip roomData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	52.6 inHonda 2026 CR-V specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

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Research field	2026 Subaru Forester	2026 Honda CR-V
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent	29.6 cu ftBase / roomiest published configurationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	39.3 cu ftHonda published figureProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Maximum cargo volumeDifferent	74.4 cu ftBase / roomiest published configurationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	76.5 cu ftHonda published figureProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Hybrid cargo behind rear seatData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	36.3 cu ftHonda published figureProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Hybrid maximum cargoData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	71.8 cu ftHonda published figureProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Width between wheel housingsData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	About 41 inThird-party/owner referenceProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Hatch-opening heightData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	About 32 inThird-party/owner referenceProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Rear seatData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	60/40 split-foldingHonda 2026 CR-V seating specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

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Research field	2026 Subaru Forester	2026 Honda CR-V
Maximum towingDifferent	1,500 lbProperly equippedProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	1,500 lb gas; 1,000 lb hybridHonda 2026 CR-V specification by powertrainProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
All-wheel driveDifferent	Symmetrical AWDStandard across the lineupProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	Available; standard on TrailSport and Sport Touring HybridHonda trim specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Cargo behind rear seatData gap	Up to 29.6 cu ftRoomiest published configurationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Maximum cargoData gap	Up to 74.4 cu ftRoomiest published configurationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Rear seatData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	60/40 split-foldingHonda 2026 CR-V seating specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Safety

Published safety ratings

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Research field	2026 Subaru Forester	2026 Honda CR-V
IIHS small overlap front	Good2026 ratingProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	GoodCurrent-generation applicable ratingProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
IIHS updated moderate overlap frontDifferent	Good2026 ratingProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	PoorCurrent-generation applicable ratingProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
IIHS updated side	Good2026 ratingProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	GoodCurrent-generation applicable ratingProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
IIHS headlights	Good2026 ratingProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	GoodCurrent-generation applicable ratingProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

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Research field	2026 Subaru Forester	2026 Honda CR-V
New-vehicle / basic warrantyDifferent	Confirm current Subaru warranty bookletCoverage is tied to in-service date and mileageProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	3 years / 36,000 milesHonda U.S. warrantyProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Powertrain warrantyData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	5 years / 60,000 milesHonda U.S. warrantyProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Hybrid coverageData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence	See the hybrid warranty booklet for battery/system termsCoverage terms vary by component and stateProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Safety systems

Driver-assistance equipment and context

2026 Subaru

Forester

The 2026 Forester earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award and includes EyeSight driver-assistance technology. The hybrid also carries a published NHTSA 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from Subaru’s U.S. materials.

EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
Automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise functions
Available blind-spot detection and rear cross-traffic alert
DriverFocus available on upper trims

2026 Honda

CR-V

Honda Sensing is standard across the 2026 CR-V lineup. IIHS current-generation results remain useful where IIHS explicitly carries the same test rating across model years; SUVLook does not transfer a rating where applicability is unclear.

Collision Mitigation Braking System
Road Departure Mitigation
Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow
Lane Keeping Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition

Cabin technology

Infotainment, connectivity and convenience

2026 Subaru

Forester

An 11.6-inch STARLINK Multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is available on higher trims.
DriverFocus distraction mitigation is included on selected upper trims.
Power rear gate and panoramic moonroof availability depend on trim and package.
Hybrid models integrate Subaru’s electrified power display and energy-management information.

2026 Honda

CR-V

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available through the current infotainment system.
Wireless phone charging is available on equipped trims.
Sport Touring Hybrid adds Google built-in and a Bose premium audio system.
A 10.2-inch digital instrument display is included on selected upper trims, including TrailSport Hybrid.

Evidence ledger

Source links and research freshness

Vehicle A · checked 2026-09-16

2026 Subaru Forester

3 research sources are attached to this model-year profile. Row labels above preserve the evidence context used by the profile.

Subaru2026 Forester trim and specification comparison Subaru2026 Forester brochure IIHS2026 Subaru Forester safety ratings

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Vehicle B · checked 2026-09-17

2026 Honda CR-V

4 research sources are attached to this model-year profile. Row labels above preserve the evidence context used by the profile.

Honda2026 CR-V model overview and specifications Honda2026 CR-V Build & Price trim information Honda Information Center2026 CR-V detailed specifications IIHSCurrent-generation Honda CR-V safety ratings

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Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

2026 Subaru

Forester

Forester is unusually easy to shortlist for tall drivers because Subaru publishes 43.3 inches of front legroom and up to 41.2 inches of headroom.
The hybrid materially improves city fuel economy while keeping standard AWD, but its pricing and packaging differ from the gas lineup.
Wilderness trades some fuel economy for extra ground clearance and a substantially higher published tow rating.
Moonroof and equipment packaging can reduce published cargo volume, so compare the exact trim instead of relying on the maximum 74.4-cu-ft figure.

Research caveat

SUVLook does not carry the separate 2025 third-party linear cargo measurements forward as guaranteed 2026 dimensions. This profile uses 2026 data only where the existing research supports it.

2026 Honda

CR-V

Gas models preserve more published cargo volume than the hybrids, so the more efficient powertrain comes with a packaging trade-off.
The LX has substantially more published front headroom than moonroof-equipped trims.
TrailSport Hybrid is the configuration to inspect when all-terrain tires and standard AWD matter more than the highest fuel-economy figure.
The current generation has generous published rear legroom, but seat comfort and driving position still need an in-person fit check.

Research caveat

The approximately 41-inch wheel-housing width and 32-inch hatch-opening height are not presented as Honda factory dimensions. They are supporting physical references from the cargo guide.