Head to head
2026 Honda CR-V vs Subaru Forester
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Honda CR-V
Shown: 2026 CR-V AWD TrailSport Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, the median MPG trim of 6 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 1
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 154
Subaru Forester
Shown: 2026 Forester AWD Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, the median MPG trim of 2 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 3
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 25
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Honda CR-V AWD TrailSport Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 2026 Subaru Forester AWD Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | CR-V AWD TrailSport | Forester AWD |
| Trim / config | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
| MPG City | 38 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 35 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Automatic (AV-S8) |
| Powertrain | Hybrid | Gas |
| Fuel $/yr | $1,900 | $2,300 |
| CO₂ | 252 g/mi | 310 g/mi |
| Length | 185 in | 183 in |
| Width | 74 in | 72 in |
| Height | 66 in | 68 in |
| Wheelbase | 106 in | 105 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,525 lb | 3,580 lb |
| Recalls | 1 | 3 |
| Complaints | 154 | 25 |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Honda CR-V and the Subaru Forester both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.