
Among hyper-competitive compact crossovers, the Subaru Forester keeps pace thanks to its value and standard all-wheel drive.
The Honda CR-V is spacious and easygoing too, a hybrid model is on the way.
The RAV4 has a little of everything: rugged looks, hybrid and plug-in models, and intuitive controls.
The Ford Escape comes in marvy Sport Hybrid spec; it’s very car-like, so opt for the Bronco Sport’s more adventure-friendly package if you want to look and act the part at the same time.
The Mazda CX-5 is fun to drive, but its price is creeping up ever higher; all-wheel drive becomes standard for 2022.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2022 Subaru Forester rains value down on crossover-SUV drivers, and safety’s a very close second. |
A perennial bestseller, the 2022 Honda CR-V charms with its roominess, comfort, efficiency, and safety ratings. |
The 2021 Ford Escape is the softer side of the Blue Oval’s small crossover 1-2 combo. |
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport carves out a new all-terrain niche for one of the most beloved off-road names in auto history. |
The 2021 Mazda CX-5 crossover has some priorities out of order; it doles out fine handling while it delivers a skimpy back seat. |
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is the meat-and-potatoes crossover for many buyers; the RAV4 Prime supplies the all-electric range. |
MSRP From | |||||
$25,895 | $26,800 | $25,555 | $27,215 | $25,370 | $26,350 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
25 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded H-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | N/A | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD |
Style Name | |||||
CVT | LX 2WD | S FWD | Base 4x4 | Sport FWD | LE FWD (SE) |
Drivetrain | |||||
All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2022 Subaru Forester vs. 2022 Honda CR-V | 2022 Subaru Forester vs. 2021 Ford Escape | 2022 Subaru Forester vs. 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | 2022 Subaru Forester vs. 2021 Mazda CX-5 | 2022 Subaru Forester vs. 2021 Toyota RAV4 |