2025 Honda HR-V vs Subaru Crosstrek: Has Subaru Met Their Match?

Today I compare a 2025 Honda HR-V to a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek!

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[Marbind]

That HRV with the new civic hybrid system would be a great deal.

[michaelsheedy]

Hard to beat Subaru's symetrical AWD system . IMO, the HRV is better looking and has better interior volume. But in every other way the Crosstrek is the better buy.

[JohnDeLorme-gd]

I bought the 24 HRV EXL blind spot FWD last year. I had 8200 cash equity in my trade. I put 2 K down as well. I wanted a 23 Accord EX but in Texas, my insurance in my 6 months would go up 445. A civic was 440 more. The HRV EXL was 235 more. I sacrificed the car I wanted due to higher insurance. I paid 29, 000 MSRP. No mark ups. I financed 20, 500 at 5.9 apr. My payment is 342.00. Insurance is 229.00 a month. I’m paying extra principal so in 10 months I’m at 11, 800. Don’t overpay. I got Milano Red, as it was the only HRV the dealer had. I got the show room car. So far so good. I’ve gotten compliments on my car.

[cjpamp]

I have the Subaru sport just like he one in the video same color and in my opinion the crosstrek has more going for it as far as accessories, wireless charging rear usb ports, fold down middle seat, moon roof and more power and better milage, dual zone climate control

[colbyentzminger]

My wife and I have moved to Alaska. Both of these were contenders, and frankly, I really disliked the Subaru. Interior and driving experience felt loose and more like a toy than anything. Now, I know what everyone says, the Crosstrek has better AWD. Sure, that's conceded. However after buying the HR-V it is excellent at everything we actually use it for. No, we don't go overloading. We'd rather hike a hill ourselves thank you. Oh and wouldn't you know, most camping areas are just pothole ridden gravel patches. Again, HR-V does well. With studded tires, this thing does excellent in the snow too. Really happy with the HR-V.

Aside from the aesthetic beauty of the Honda, I definitely trust the K20 far more than the Subaru engines.

[LesterCzocher]

Biggest difference is that Honda is making the HRV in Mexico, mechanics are skeptical of cars made there.

[tybread]

I'd have to go HRV. A lot of car manufacturers are using a curve in the back of the front seats for added leg room, but that curve really messes with baby seats to fit comfortably. Had to ditch our older crosstrek for this reason.

[denniss]

Was the door on the Subaru fully open ... they are known for WIDE openings ?

[MisterSportscar]

Ben, you talk too fast. Remember that we're listening on laptop or pad speakers. Some thoughts were completely garbled.

[konic]

Subaru beats it in torque, wonder if thats how it got the better mileage with the similar cvt setup

[toyotaxp]

I disagree I think the Honda seats are so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so much worse to the point where I won't even buy one

[John-on-Money]

Subaru is direct injection = carbon buildup. (No thanks)