Compare 2021 Subaru Forester vs 2021 Honda CR-V

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If you're looking for a midsize SUV to carry your family and their gear safely and comfortably, you're probably considering two top contenders: the 2021 Subaru Forester and the 2021 Honda CR-V. These top two vehicles consistently rise to the top of car buyers' and testers' lists. Keep reading for more information on how these cars stack up against each other in terms of comfort, cargo volume and fuel economy. When you're ready to explore further, take a virtual test drive or contact Troncalli Subaru for more information.

Interior Features

If you're looking for an SUV capable of carrying the whole family and their gear in comfort, you'll want to consider the Subaru Forester. The Forester comfortably seats up to five people with a passenger volume of up to 111.9 cubic feet. Standard interior includes gray or black cloth. Buyers purchasing the Forester Sport will have sport cloth material with orange stitching. Limited and Touring models come with leather interiors. Passengers also will enjoy other comfort features like reclining rear seats, heated front seats and climate control. The 2021 Honda CR-V seats up to five people with 75.8 cubic feet of cargo space. The entry-level LX model offers gray or black cloth interior, depending on exterior color selection. Buyers who select the EX-L or Touring trim level will enjoy leather-trimmed seats. The CR-V includes quick-heating front seats and power adjustable seats. Upgrading to the EX trim provides dual-zone climate control. One way to explore these features is with an online test drive of the Subaru Forester.

Cargo Volume

The 2021 Subaru Forester can carry all of your family's cargo. With the rear seats raised, the base model features 31.1 cubic feet of cargo volume. Lower the 60/40 split rear seats, and increase the volume to 76.1 cubic feet. Upgraded models lose several cubic feet of storage room. The Forester also includes additional storage space under the floor in the cargo area. Grocery bag and tie-down hooks in the cargo area make the vehicle very family-friendly. A power liftgate is available starting at the Premium trim and comes standard with the Limited model. Like the Subaru, the Honda CR-V also offers a 60/40 split rear seatback to make storing and moving your family's gear easy. At 75.8 cubic feet, it offers slightly less room than the Subaru Forester. With the rear seats up, it provides 39.2 cubic feet of cargo volume. The CR-V includes tie-downs and lights in the cargo area. If you want to learn more about the Subaru Forester, Troncalli Subaru can tell you more about interior and exterior features. You also can take an online test drive and find out more.

Fuel Economy

The Subaru Forester boasts an impressive fuel economy. With its 2.5 liter, four-cylinder engine, the Forester gets approximately 26 miles per gallon city and 33 miles per gallon highway. The Forester features Subaru's all-wheel-drive system, meaning it handles all weather conditions with ease. The Honda CR-V gets slightly better gas mileage than the Forester. With 28 mpg city and 34 mpg highway, the Honda CR-V comes standard with front-wheel drive and 1.5 turbocharged engine. If you upgrade to the all-wheel-drive model, gas mileage decreases to 27 mpg city and 32 mpg highway. The hybrid model has an estimated 40 mpg city and 35 mpg highway. If you're interested in test driving a new SUV, start with an online test drive, and then contact Troncalli Subaru for more details.

An online test drive of the Subaru Forester will allow you to drive each trim level quickly and easily from the comfort of your sofa. You can experience each vehicle as the driver and the passenger. Don't like a certain model? Quickly exit the test drive and start the next one. A virtual test drive can help you narrow down your color choice and options. When you're done with your online test drive of the Subaru Forester, Troncalli Subaru can help you with finalizing your purchase.

*All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.