Subaru Crosstrek Vs. Honda CR-V | Interior, MPG, Specs

Subaru Crosstrek

Honda CR-V

In a scrappy Subaru Crosstrek vs. Honda CR-V comparison, which compact SUV reigns victorious? The Honda CR-V is a popular model with an efficient engine and plenty of space in the cabin. However, the Crosstrek has more future-facing technology, a powertrain that's geared more toward adventure, and room for you and the family to relax and have fun. If you want to tow or explore the nation with an SUV that can handle rough trails like a champ, visit Victory Subaru and see what this enduring model has in store.

Watch the two five-seaters go head-to-head in our 2024 Subaru Crosstrek vs. Honda CR-V guide before you come to our showroom. You'll want to see how the stats shake out.

Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Crosstrek Gas Mileage, Performance Specs & More

To start the Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Crosstrek guide, pop the hoods right here before exploring our new Subaru specials in person. Non-hybrid Honda CR-V models come with a single engine, the 1.5-liter I-4 turbo. Meanwhile, the Subaru Crosstrek has two options – the 2.0-liter four-cylinder or 2.5-liter four-cylinder.

The Honda CR-V specs barely outpace the 2.5-liter four-cylinder in the Crosstrek by eight horsepower and one pound-foot of torque. Unless you're interested in paying extra for hybrid Honda technology, the Subaru Crosstrek specs essentially equal the CR-V engine. However, the Subaru model gives you its famous Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive across all trims, while the CR-V AWD is only available as an upgrade.

Subaru Crosstrek MPG is in the same boat. Its standard engine has around the same MPG rating as the Honda CR-V. However, that's with AWD, while the Honda CR-V gas mileage is only that high with its standard 2WD drivetrain. Add an AWD engine, and it starts to fall behind at 27/32/29 MPG (City/Highway/Combined). ² The engine upgrade for the Crosstrek reaches 26/33/29 MPG (City/Highway/Combined), ¹ keeping up with the all-wheel-drive Honda CR-V MPG rating.

Meanwhile, the Wilderness trim drops out of the efficiency race to give you an off-roader's dream. The most athletic Subaru Crosstrek gains superior ground clearance and 2,000 pounds of towing capacity over the strongest CR-V model.³

Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Crosstrek Size & Dimensions

Walk around the outside perimeter of these two compact SUVs and check out that wheelbase. You'll see that the Crosstrek vs. Honda CR-V size race is closer than expected.

To answer the question, "Is a CR-V bigger than a Crosstrek?" – Yes, the CR-V has extra length, width, and height, giving it more cargo capacity and overall passenger space. However, the story isn't quite that simple. The new Subaru Crosstrek for sale is designed to be maneuverable on trails, so you'll see some pretty stellar stats for that purpose. For example, the 9.3-inch ground clearance offered by the Crosstrek Wilderness is over an inch higher than the loftiest CR-V. Also, commuters might prefer the extra 1.6 inches of front legroom behind the wheel of a Crosstrek.

Subaru Crosstrek vs. Honda CR-V Interior Design

Sneak inside both roomy SUVs and explore two cabins dedicated to your comfort.

Sitting inside either the Honda CR-V and Subaru Crosstrek interior is relaxing. Each SUV has premium cloth upholstery on their baseline trim and upgrades to leather on the higher end. However, the Crosstrek goes slightly further to make your next journey into the wild easy to clean. If you climb into a Wilderness, your seats will be protected with innovative StarTex weather-resistant upholstery, letting you handle terrain without worry.