2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Vs. 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid
The new 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid made its debut at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show, so we wanted to see how it stacked up to another hybrid compact SUV: the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, one of the bestselling models in its class.
Senior Road Test Editor Mike Hanley takes you through our static comparison to see whether the Forester Hybrid is better than the CR-V Hybrid, focusing on key areas that include fuel efficiency, seating comfort, user interface, cargo space, outward visibility and price. Depending on what’s important to you, the car shopper, either the Forester Hybrid is better than the CR-V Hybrid, or the CR-V Hybrid is better than the Forester Hybrid. Watch the video to find out more.
Find a 2025 Subaru Forester for sale near you: https://www.cars.com/shopping/subaru-forester-2025/
See the 2025 Subaru Forester’s pricing, trims and specs: https://www.cars.com/research/subaru-forester-2025/
Read more about the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid: https://www.cars.com/articles/how-much-is-the-new-2025-subaru-forester-hybrid-504836/
Find a 2025 Honda CR-V for sale near you: https://www.cars.com/shopping/honda-cr_v-2025/
See the 2025 Honda CR-V’s pricing, trims and specs: https://www.cars.com/research/honda-cr_v-2025/
Read more about the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid: https://www.cars.com/articles/honda-cr-v-whats-new-for-the-2025-honda-cr-v-492459/
Chapters:
0:00 Which is better: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid or 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid?
0:26 Which is more fuel-efficient?
0:51 Which is more comfortable?
1:41 Which has the better user interface?
2:14 Which has better outward visibility?
2:36 Which has more cargo space?
3:11 Which has a lower price?
3:28 Which is better?
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