2022 Honda CR-V vs 2022 Subaru Forester

2022 Honda CR-V

#12 in Mid-Size SUVs

2022 Subaru Forester

#7 in Mid-Size SUVs

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EX 2WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CR-V EX 2WD	28	34	$27,495	$29,310
CR-V EX AWD	N/A	N/A	$28,899	$30,810
CR-V EX-L 2WD	28	34	$29,919	$31,900
CR-V EX-L AWD	N/A	N/A	$31,323	$33,400
CR-V LX 2WD	28	34	$25,560	$26,800
CR-V LX AWD	27	32	$26,987	$28,300
CR-V Special Edition 2WD	28	34	$26,702	$28,000
CR-V Special Edition AWD	27	32	$28,129	$29,500
CR-V Touring AWD	N/A	N/A	$33,753	$36,600
CR-V Hybrid EX AWD	40	35	$30,022	$32,010
CR-V Hybrid EX-L AWD	40	35	$32,446	$34,600
CR-V Hybrid Touring AWD	40	35	$34,857	$37,800

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CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forester CVT	26	33	$24,387	$25,895
Forester Limited CVT	26	33	$30,419	$32,575
Forester Premium CVT	26	33	$27,131	$28,895
Forester Sport CVT	26	33	$28,574	$30,465
Forester Touring CVT	26	33	$33,549	$35,995
Forester Wilderness CVT	25	28	$31,383	$33,520

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,495

$24,387

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,310

$25,895

Monthly Payment Estimate

$489 / month

$432 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

A perennial bestseller, the 2022 Honda CR-V charms with its roominess, comfort, efficiency, and safety ratings.

The 2022 Subaru Forester rains value down on crossover-SUV drivers, and safety’s a very close second.

TCC Likes

Efficiency
Good safety features
Hybrid value

Remarkable value
Remarkable space
Remarkable capability

TCC Dislikes

LX puts the base in basic
Touring too expensive
Punchless powertrain

Wilderness’ high-heeled looks
Not especially powerful
Mediocre warranty

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.9

111.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

57.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

43.3

Front Hip Room (in)

55.1

54.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

40.4

39.4

Front Head Room (in)

41.2

Second Hip Room (in)

49.5

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

58.1

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

39.6

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

67.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

104.8

105.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.5

Track Width, Front (in)

61.6

Length, Overall (in)

182.1

182.7

Liftover Height (in)

28.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

39.2

28.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

39.2

28.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

75.8

74.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

43.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

69.9

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

51.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

34.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

35.7

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

35.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P225/60HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P225/60HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3398

3454

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

190 @ 5600

182 @ 5800

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

179 @ 2000

176 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5 L/91

2.5 L/152

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.86

3.69

Trans Order Code

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65 - 0.41

3.60 - 0.75

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.64

3.70

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda CR-V

Subaru Forester

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9

6.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2022 Honda CR-V

2022 Honda CR-V is here
Lease: From $299/mo.
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Finance: From 2.9% APR

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2022 Forester still arriving at dealers
Lease: From $275/mo
Rebates: No factory rebate; dealer discounting possible
Financing: From 1.9% APR

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