2025 Honda CR-V vs 2025 Subaru Forester: Is Honda or Subaru Best?

[@sandhill9313]

The CR-V has barely functional AWD while the Subaru has the best AWD available without a substantial price increase, if that matters in your buying decision 🙂

[@darsaw399]

Really like the CRV hybrid, but the Forester wins hands down with accessories, the temporary tire, and the fact that it’s still manufactured in Japan.

[@julie-annmoore6301]

I like them both but I’m on my 2nd Subaru. You can’t beat the AWD and the safety.

[@Subie-Driver]

I’d take the Subaru…hands down. It has a much better safety rating.

[@JRTrilling]

What???? Both are TOP IIHS safety picks.

[@Spoolingturbski]

@@JRTrillingIIHS shouldn’t be your only metric when measuring safety.

[@Gopinathk17]

​@@Spoolingturbskiwhat other metrics do you have?

[@catalinIntimidatorul]

Isn't that boxer engine problematic?

[@DenizPrince]

@@JRTrilling actually subaru are better in safety i drive a subaru obw wilderness and even have a roll cage built in and it automatically stops better and faster then hondas and on impact its better also especially outbacks models

[@markcolley309]

Subaru Forester all the way..❤

[@tuan056585]

I will pick Subaru Forester over Honda CRV, because safety mean a lot to me. We have 07 Honda Odyssey, 17 Toyota Highlander and 20 Subaru Forester.

[@mickeybrumfield764]

I like the way Subaru doesn't mind giving out the storage pockets behind the front seats. You don't have to step up in trims to get 2 of them.😊

[@lynchcreekmuzzy5759]

Looked at both...came home with a '25 Forester. Luv it ❤

[@robertwotring7318]

We went Cr-V hybrid. 40+ mpg and it drove so nice. The CVT tuning on the Subaru feels very, motorboat. And we liked the cleaner CR-V styling as well.

[@ofcbob6391]

2 big differences if you are comparing these two because of the close pricing: 1. The Honda has real leather seating in the EX-L you show here, while the Sport version of the Forester has Startex leatherette (vinyl) seating. and 2. The Subie is standard with maybe the best AWD for this segment of vehicles, while the Honda would charge you another $1600 or so.

[@lynchcreekmuzzy5759]

Startex is waterproof and better against stains etc

[@justcollectingdust]

Subie maybe the best AWD????????????????seriously? There is no competition for Subaru's AWD system..

[@jackbiernacki8603]

Subaru has much better roof rack system. If you are into kayaking, canoeing, etc., it has much more stable platform for longer boats. You can also get a root tent for a Subie.

[@JoeEdwards-ob8re]

Getting ready to buy the 2025 Forester. Love the large sunroof and upgrades from the 2024. The Forester also has a roomier feel to it which I need - I have a large Great Bernese Mountain Dog who needs the Forester's higher backseat ceiling and lower/flatter bench. My wife has a 2024 Crosstrek and the info system is slow to respond but I have heard the slowness issue has been corrected in the 2025 Forester (hope that's right). Forester negatives for me: no remote engine start or lowering of the windows from the key fob and the backseat windows do not go all the way down. Also the Honda's program which runs the Sirrus/XM radio works better than the Forester's. Overall, the Forester was the right choice for me.

[@kurtkaufman]

I have purchased a 2025 Forester with remote start (separate remote access fob). In a pinch, over a shorter distance you can instead use the keyless entry fob.

[@lynchcreekmuzzy5759]

Just picked up my '25 Forester Sport trim 24. It's really a great choice! We luv it ❤

[@KotaCraftiEnterprise]

The fact that he put the driving part of subaru at the end of the video indirectly means Subaru win. Because we know the champion is always at the end of the show to make more impact on the audiences.

[@ratukamina]

Subaru all the way that non turbo engines numbers are neck n neck with the Honda 1.5 turbo …plus Subaru has been in the CVT game longer I believe and at the end of the day everyone of the Forester's are fully assembled in Japan. You have to own one to know body wise they are the strongest built Japanese cars.

[@celeste-videography]

my toyota rav 4 is like made of paper mache, if you lean on the back it will press in

[@ratukamina]

@@celeste-videography My 2019 Camry Hybrid LE was like that and really sounded like a tin can until I applied some sound deadening material to it. I can confirm the Subaru Outback I owned was a much stronger vehicle control arms etc all seemed it was thicker or bigger and bumper too was much stronger than any Japanese car I owned.

[@celeste-videography]

@@ratukamina that’s true, thanks for the tip!

[@USNAVDC]

After being in a wreck, in a Subaru Outback, that involved two cars being totaled, and I got out and walked away, I'd pick a Subaru because of the safety factor.... I haven't driven the new Forester yet, but the new Honda CR-V sure feels like a luxury ride. There's no way I'd buy a Honda with a 1.5 L turbo GDI because of the oil dilution problem..... Honda oil dilution issue affects the majority of 1.5-liter engines used in colder locations. Honda screwed this one up big time.

[@shady80s22]

That has since been fixed. That was on the older version of the 1.5t

[@kurtkaufman]

I hit a 250 lb deer in a 2017 Forester. The towing guy said he had never seen a car so badly totaled by a deer, but I just got up and walked out, not a scratch, no sore muscles or anything! There's definitely something to that!

[@USNAVDC]

@@shady80s22 I'm not a fan of any vehicle with a small motor and a turbo. Even though Honda makes some great vehicles; a 1.5 turbo, GDI won't ever be on my purchase list. Any time I look at Hondas, when I see that on the list of features, I walk away.

[@Volta24]

Forester👍

[@newtonlee7849]

Ben- I think you omitted pointing out that the CRV doesnt have a spare tire. This likely is why it's loading floor is lower, & why there is more cargo volume. Which drives better in a 3 minute ideal weather test? thats like comparing Coke to Pepsi. You should have a test under all conditions: heavy rain, snow, lousy bumpy roads etc. I say in real world testing, the Subi likely is safer & better overall. If you want a car to drive only on sunny ideal days, toss a coin, & decide from that which car to pick.

[@tysher7353]

CRV does come with a spare, under floor in hatch.

[@johnmelby2623]

@@tysher7353 It is the hybrid CRV that omits the spare.

[@banzaibid]

@@johnmelby2623 Yes. I have a 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring, and absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. It is quick, quiet and loaded with almost everything I need. The BOSE sound system is outstanding! Would buy it again in a millisecond.

[@davidy2116]

@@banzaibid Ditto verbatim!

[@gregs4163]

Forester all the way! Subaru AWD is second to none!

[@GoLangleySubaru]

I’ve worked for both brands. AWD goes to Subaru, Subaru is quieter, Subaru is safer, panoramic sunroof for Subaru, more usable cargo area. Infotainment system is newer than Honda’s. Not the best but better than Honda. 97% of foresters are still on the road.

[@KNRS927]

Looks aside, I would take the Subaru. Standard AWD alone is a major advantage and overall, it’s a better value for the money.

[@davidgilhousen8191]

I'm trading in my '20 CRV Touring for a '25 Forester Touring which has more clearance and better traction on flooded roads. More soundproofing and better stereo. Insurance lower. Mileage not as good as CRV, but when I drive < 10K/yr., who cares? How do I know? Wife drives '23 Forester.

[@FtwentytwoRaptor]

subaru is way better because honda always has the stupid timing belt. thats what cost my parents to buy a new engine. thank you honda. also this happened like 2 to 3 years ago

[@manishsingh1432]

Drove both Subaru is comfortable , feel more premium plastic compare to honda 1

[@roycesallstrom3430]

Forester has the larger Sun roof, better AWD, what about quietness? Safety? Reliability? No spare in the CRV. CRV has knobs for climate control not touch screen.

[@jdobe9461]

The 2025 Forester touring model has the Home link missing from the rear view mirror. This is a big mistake by the the Subaru engineers to leave this out of the top model Forester

[@ratukamina]

The OEM manufacturer of those homelink mirrors Gentex sells the latest frameless ones on eBay which your local car stereo place can install for around $100. I did that to my 2019 Camry Hybrid LE and the mirror looked like it was from a high end Lexus.

[@ofcbob6391]

Honda took away the same on the EX-L (used to come on that trim). Now Honda makes you go all the way to Touring to get that. Geeez.

[@canl9986]

For safety, AWD capability and bang for the buck: SUBARU any day!

[@Panda212618]

subaru ascent touring vs honda pilot trailsport would be cool to see, both right around 50k

[@GarlandTexasSpotter2024]

I think elite would be better because the onyx edition is the off road version and touring is the top trim so yeah

[@efavuzza73]

I live in south Florida so cold seats are a must so Subaru Forrest is for me

[@JRTrilling]

Better engineering??? Subaru hasn't even done a hybrid yet. Honda's new hybrid powertrain is best right now.

[@banzaibid]

@@JRTrilling Totally agree. I watched a review by an auto engineer (independent) whose comment was that the Honda CR-V Hybrid is more like an EV disguised as a hybrid. I own a 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring, and love it!!

[@TheInvstg8r]

Owned three Subarus in a row, including two foresters (one XT). Put 160-170k on the Subies. I bought a CRV recently and love the Honda quality and comfort.

[@TheInvstg8r]

Btw, both foresters has expensive drivetrain repairs, but far better in snow. Torque converter, front cv joint/axle and wheel bearings repair got annoying.

[@BSBS-gk4iy]

who in their right mind would buy 1.5L motor with turbo?!

[@PapaA7145]

Agree. I looked at 2024 CRV, Outback and Forester. Have owned 4 Hondas in the past and was looking for a small car after totaling a 2020 Ford Escape in a head on crash. Eliminated Honda due to the tiny turbo and chose the Forester for the rear legroom and made in Japan. First Subaru, really like it so far. Didn’t buy another Ford because the local dealers are not very customer focused, I’m being nice about it.

[@pigg20021]

You clearly don't know what type of engines are in Formula 1 cars, and who builds the best formula 1 engine. Ferrari and Mercedes use Honda engineers to help develop their Formula 1 engines bud. And the engine size is 1.6T.

[@BSBS-gk4iy]

@@pigg20021 you realy silly if talking such bullshit!

[@pigg20021]

@BSBS-gk4iy Look it up troll 🤣🤣

[@pigg20021]

@BSBS-gk4iy And learn how to spell while you're at it🤣

[@quocenguyen187]

Tôi là người Việt Nam, tôi đã lựa chọn Subaru forester 2024. Tôi nghĩ một lựa chọn đúng đắn cho gia đình tôi.

[@jmanultra]

I like the Subaru, but I’m not a fan of that big screen. I’d personally prefer the previous screen. It was a decent size, and you still have physical buttons and knobs for heated seats and climate controls.

[@lynchcreekmuzzy5759]

They are ALL going to go to that at some point.

[@denniss1211]

You closed the Forester hatch but did not show that the second button will lock the car down. When you closed the doors you did not show how the Foresters doors are WIDE. I have always considered Honda to be a nice car but the Forester is the BEST all-wheel drive car period. To be totally honest I have to say I am on my 4th Forester and I have never liked any turbo..... It is my understanding the Honda turbo is having a gas blow-by the engine rings and contaminating the motor oil ... I am told if you smell any gas take it to the dealer. Good review.

[@rudysanchez468]

I would like you to provide a lot more details when you do these reviews

[@subarufan2180]

Battery placement in CRV looks not so convenient… Subaru is better for easier access to lift battery out when time comes for replacement.

[@rhysxj]

Dang bro you’ve been busy lately. Good work

[@mikeys1459]

What is up with the tire noise in the Honda? Sounds like a bad wheel bearing.

[@minnybiker4505]

Honda looks better on the outside. I like the Subaru better for everything else, though.

[@jswen2477]

rear heated seats need it in my city

[@lpcsoccer01]

You didn’t put the forester in sport first of all and you have the sport trim forester but what trim is the Honda?

[@paulmclaughlin710]

The 2025 is incredibly quiet

[@Maskawolf]

Please do Forester vs Rave 4, especially for smoothness and road noise. My choice for now is the Forester.

[@Gopinathk17]

Rav4 hybrid is much smoother.

[@chrisgray4239]

Honda using cheaper materials these days although reliable…Subaru better engineering and materials

[@prince87x]

My dad got a 2023 Subaru Ascent brand new that I've driven a fair bit and I just got a 2025 CR-V hybrid and 1000% I'm in love with my CR-V over his. Apples to oranges though and his is bigger with more hp so did like that (minus people being concerned about turbos affecting engine life so idk). Dealership sold him on 28 mpg and he wasn't not happy that it was getting him 22-23. I'm getting between 34-37 mpg depending on my heavy foot and hills.

[@banzaibid]

Totally agree. Here is the comment I posted above in answer to another question. "I have a 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring, and absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. It is quick, quiet and loaded with almost everything I need. The BOSE sound system is outstanding! Would buy it again in a millisecond."

[@justcollectingdust]

Ascent??????Did I miss something in this video concerning the Ascent? I thought it was the Forester vs CRV......you know the one that has the best AWD system in the world vs the CRV that has a pretend one. CRV, no spare, CRV turbo's run hotter, wear faster ,etc etc. I've owned both, CRV was our mistake when purchasing. Nice vehicle, but the Forester has a much better view and safety rating. CRV has higher insurance costs due to the hybrid.

[@benlecluyse]

Insane cars Ben !! ❤❤

[@joe33334]

Subaru Touring 2025. Here are some differences. Subaru has all wheel drive. yes, CRV can have as well. but Forester is better in my opinion. Honda has walk away door locking that Forester does not offer. Honda will make a beeping sound if you leave the car with your keys in your pocket and forget to turn it off. Subaru does not. Honda has a beeping sound as well as light when changing lanes, forester has light only. Subaru touring does NOT have homelink at this time. No buttons to open garage door so you need to keep garage door opener in car, Or use a garage door opener app on your phone like My Q. Subaru Does have ventilated seats. Honda does not offer. Subaru Touring has a better sound system. Subaru is safer in my opinion in an accident. The My subaru app does not refresh. So if it has red alerts from the last time you looked you need to press refresh on the app to receive current status. It does not have different colors for door locked or unlocked, or if car is running or not. Example, when you open the app, it is not red if door is unlocked and green if locked. Or red if vehicle is running and green if not running.

[@KenMcCune-wb3jp]

Both suv looks good you can take your family and your can take your grandparents for a ride in Both suv

[@Gergm7991]

Bought CRV Sport Hybrid recently. Wife and I love it. Had a few different Subarus the past 11 years but wife never liked driving them. But she’s only 5’2”. The CRV replaced our Crosstrek and Forester.

[@Platpinkfuture1]

What color is that Honda?

[@juanfersan]

honda

[@Hschlick84]

Does the CR-V have v-tec?

[@JeffSpehar-ov1cn]

You can write in on the side.

[@ekimandersom4478]

Who gives a fuck 😂😂😂

[@Hschlick84]

@@ekimandersom4478 ok troll

[@shady80s22]

Yes

[@sun0066]

Honda all the way, Subaru infotainment is horrible

[@KotaCraftiEnterprise]

Absolutely, atleast u can enjoy the music while stuck in the mud.

[@sun0066]

@@KotaCraftiEnterprise and you can enjoy a laggy screen at all times , I hardly see turf let alone mud

[@KotaCraftiEnterprise]

@@sun0066 u wanna enjoy infotainment? Stay in your house. Its about driving experience, i dont need to swipe the screen while driving. Lol

[@sun0066]

@@KotaCraftiEnterprise stick with what you like , to me , is a little bit of everything , infotainment is very important to me since I rely too much in maps apps .

[@KotaCraftiEnterprise]

@@sun0066 ok. Yeah can't deny that. As for me ,i more into the car power. Smooth infotainment is a bonus.

[@ekimandersom4478]

For the same price i would take a Lexus NX

[@paulhenry913]

The CRV has a hybrid which is very nice but if you choose the 1.5t its hands down better than the 2.5 Subaru boxer that sounds like a tractor. CRV looks better also in sport trim .

[@justcollectingdust]

you've evidently not driven the 25 Subaru Forester. 1.5 turbo vs 2.5 aspirated ? I'll take the 2.5 every day vs a hot running turbo at 1.5 liters.

[@EclipticKitten]

2025 infiniti qx80 next?

[@BenHardyCars]

Next month probably

[@EclipticKitten]

ok

[@samyin1674]

Always pick Honda which is more reliable and last long time

[@ekimandersom4478]

Same with subaru.

[@KNRS927]

Same with Subaru, and Honda reliability isn’t what it used to be now to be honest.

[@indaydongtv5139]

EZ HONDA!no to overheat cvt subaru!

[@STree42]

Take the forester for a drive at 75 mph. The steering is way too light and you'll float all over the road.

[@oiler62]

Bought a 1981 Audi 4000 at Ken Garff in Salt Lake in 1985. The worst car I ever owned. Was in the shop every other month. Unloaded 2 years later and bought a brand new 1988 Camry. Much better car.

[@1225328]

I do not like the information system screen on the Subaru. The iPad design is out of date.

[@gccooley]

Slurring your words makes for missing key points.

[@jayczyzyk9707]

Nice reveiw both highly not durable

[@Gopinathk17]

Not durable?

[@juliancarpenter9731]

For a shave and and a haircut I buy a Subaru!!!! Hint hint!,😊

[@1heavyelement]

don't you mean Subaru EXPLORESTER?

[@agak61]

New Ford Explorers are great cars too 😅 I just can’t afford it

[@marknh3312]

The Subaru design elements are just ugly. Looks like a Ford front and who knows what from the side and rear! And the complexity of all those buttons on the steering wheel makes me cross eyed!

[@BBlackmen]

O bigger is always better 😂😂😂😂

[@GoLangleySubaru]

I’ve worked for both brands. AWD goes to Subaru, Subaru is quieter, Subaru is safer, panoramic sunroof for Subaru, more usable cargo area. Infotainment system is newer than Honda’s. Not the best but better than Honda. 97% of foresters are still on the road after 10 years

[@WilliamK-e1j]

What mileage would you expect from Forester CVT without towing and frequent oil changes?

[@Sween77]

I have a Forester and I get 32 avg mixed driving.