BEST CHOICE?? -- 2025 Subaru Forester vs. 2025 Honda CR-V: Comparison

Here's our comparison between the New 2025 Subaru Forester Touring and 2025 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid!

Subaru has totally redesigned their very popular Forester for 2025. With top options like the Honda CR-V in their sights, this Forester has some big reputations to beat! However, which one is the one to buy? Go ahead: CLICK to find out :) Also, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and tap the notification bell if you enjoyed this review -- it helps us more than you can imagine!
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0:00 Intro
0:46 Pricing Breakdown
1:51 Detailed Exterior Comparison
4:02 Interior Comparison
10:16 Test Drive & Impressions Comparison
14:57 Sound Level Reading (dB) Comparison
16:05 Resale, Reliability, and Value
17:45 Comparison Conclusion

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[SithEwok]

Another factor to consider is that (at least in my local area) the Forester is in stock and typically selling about $1500-2000 under MSRP, while you might have to wait a few weeks for the privilege of buying the CR-V at a markup over MSRP.

[hellkitty]

I like both. I love the styling of the CRV more, but I like how Subaru incorporated more thoughtfulness into its interior design as well as seemingly giving you more bang for the buck on features. Here in NH, both are popular BUT nothing comes between the seniors, college kids, singles, and teachers and their Forester! We get a ton of snow and its of no wonder that we get both of these at the top because of their true mechanical AWD systems.

[WoodSmartUSA]

Had my 2025Forester now for about 10 days now…
I find the lane centering to be way too aggressive at highway speeds as well on city streets and had to disengage it.
Also I find the steering wheel controls to be placed in such a way that my hands always have to be on top of the steering wheel to be comfortable.
At highway speeds I actually was concerned driving it being the steering is so tight that with the slightest movement I felt like I was losing control of the vehicle.
My 1st Subaru and going to have to get used to its nuances…Feels like the thing has a mind of its own. All the features they offered sounded like a good thing, but I fear it may just be too much, giving too much control to the car’s computer rather than allowing me to decide how I want to drive … Only time will tell if it’s a keeper.

[neillepotakis]

So for me the engine comparison is not apples to apples at this point. As they said we'll know more once the Subaru Hybrid comes out. I did purchase the 2024 Subaru forester touring as my retirement vehicle back at the beginning of the year. You really have to not only test drive them, but seriously weigh how it fits you and your daily needs. A friend just purchased the 2024 CRV Hybrid Sport and that also is a very nice choice. For me it boiled down to ease of access and exiting as I am older and hands down for me personally the Forester fit my larger build better and has more comfortable interior with soft touch materials throughout. I knew the 2025 was coming out soon, but wanted the traditional controls and switches the 2024 offered. I'm not a fan of the tablet style or huge screens. The tablet to me is more of an after thought. Our second car is a 2014 Camry Hybrid so I fully have experience and understand the advantages of a Hybrid and for my neighbor he made a great decision. I had that choice as well, but in the end went with what best fit my overall everyday needs. Overall I think these young men did a decent job comparing the two vehicles.

[WilliamK-ej]

For this specific comparison I’d go for CR-V hybrid for the following reasons:

1. Hybrid is a real value (fuel efficiency) vs. lots of options and features that Forester has (Heated back seats, ventilated seats, rear view mirror, and panoramic roof)

2. eCVT in CR-V hybrid is more reliable than Subaru CVT and it’s maintenance free as well.

[josephshin]

Had this dilemma of crv and forester!
Went with crv sport L and I love it so far!!!

[Kostovv]

The backside of the CRV is like the kid at school who copied Volvos homework last minute.

[toddleech]

recently purchased the 2025 CRV sport touring, and absolutely love it. i think either is really going to be a very solid choice.
great video guys

[brokeboy]

I am going to reserve judgement until the 2025 Hyundai Tucson has been properly reviewed with a driving impression. Despite the resale and lower than expected reliability. I'm really impressed with what I've seen so far.

[Slim]

I see the new CRV EVERYWHERE!!! People love it

[scott]

Just a reminder that the Touring trim of CR-V has more sound deadening. Every other trim level is louder. Also, during the 0-60 test, you can skip the fake shifting by brake torquing first in Sport. The results will be slightly faster without the shifting.

[jefff]

The CRV hybrid is going to beat the Forester over the typical ownership period in terms of value. The slightly higher upfront cost is more than made up for by cost at the pump savings.

[gregoryjefferson]

Subie acceleration was sad . All things considered, I'd still go with the Subie with an actual spare tire, better seats & lights .

[KuyaArbee]

Once Subaru has their hybrid trim then it will make more sense! Also love the new forester looks better imo

[justcollectingdust]

We purchased the CRV Touring Hybrid and I could not get use to the cramped can't just go by numbers. The greenhouse effect in the Subaru makes a dull winter day much more enjoyable. I loved the hybrid in the CRV, but most people don't realize that the hybrid does increase you insurance costs. I like the looks of the Forester over the CRV and also the CVT in the 25 Forseter is so smooth as is the ride. We ended up trading the CRV for the Forester just fit us to a T. BTW....sit in the Forester and have a look out each window, the CRV has a huge A-pillar...that makes it less safe to drive and see crosswalks, etc.

[michaeljohn]

Not sure about anyone else, but I'd never buy a car of any type that lacks a spare tire. The only 2 times I've had a legit flat in my 2004 Accord over the past 20 years, the spare definitely saved me from major expense, hassle, towing and time I would have otherwise had to deal with if I didn't have it. And I'm not even mechanically inclined. I can't believe how dealers will not even offer a spare tire as an option to the ones which don't have it. Totally confused by that. I simply don't understand that business decision. It has to affect sales.

[alpinedb]

I have 24 CRV sport L hybrid and love it. It drives very well for a crossover and it feels like a near luxury car. Can’t go wrong with either though.

[Sunrise]

I like the styling of the CRV as well as the interior design better.

[jamesseabolt]

I've owned/leased Subi's ( 3 Outback's and 1 Ascent ) over the last 15 yrs. Subaru's especially with AWD, great mpg's and safety has always been a go to for me. But the Honda's are great car's as well. I've owned an Accord and Ridgeline both stellar vehicle's. In the comparison I actually like the CRV looks way better. Good review/video boys.

[davidnaden]

Just purchased a 2025 Honda CR-V Sport Touring. Did consider Toyota, and Subaru but it was Honda in the end. The main reason other than the reasons in this video was that there is a very local Honda dealer, which makes maintenance and repairs much easier. That is not to say that there is not a local Subaru dealer, but time is money, and NOT driving that extra distance is important. All I can say about our new Honda CR-V is WOW...!!! The lack of some features compared to the Subaru is not that important, and the Honda is just a spectacular vehicle...