2018 Subaru Forester vs Honda CR-V

The 2018 Subaru Forester and the Honda CR-V are both great choices for families. However, only one seems to be properly equipped for your more rugged Turnersville, Cherry Hill, and Mount Laurel adventures.

In this Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V comparison, the Prestige Subaru team will show you exactly which crossover comes out on top.

2018 Subaru Forester vs 2018 Honda CR-V: Handling & Performance

In this region of New Jersey, we tend to experience the best and the worst of the four seasons. We get high heat for off-roading adventures in the summer, as well as frigid snaps and icy drives in the winter.

The 2018 Subaru Forester seems to be uniquely equipped to handle these conditions. Not only does it come with features like Vehicle Dynamics Control and the Traction Control System, it also has standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD). With these features, it can navigate even the roughest roads.

Stability and traction controls are also included in the 2018 Honda CR-V. An AWD drive system, on the other hand, is not standard. Instead, drivers may struggle on the trickier roads with their included 2-wheel drive system.

Staying Safe in Your Crossover: Forester vs CR-V

Many different technology and safety features are available in both the 2018 Subaru Forester and in the 2018 Honda CR-V. However, perhaps the most helpful feature is their predictive safety suites.

In the Forester, it's the available EyeSight® Driver Assist suite; and in the CR-V, it's the available Honda Sensing® suite. While they have different names, their features are almost exactly the same. Each utilizes cameras and sensors to predict when accidents will occur and stop them from happening.

Both of these suites are impressive, but the Subaru Forester does include one additional advantage: it also comes with the Subaru-exclusive BOXER® engine.

The BOXER® has a horizontally-opposed design with a low center of gravity. Essentially, this means that in the event of a collision, it will drop below the passenger cabin, thus protecting drivers from any undue harm.

2018 Subaru Forester vs Honda CR-V: Interior Differences

As you settle into either of these vehicles, you're bound to notice quite a few differences from the other. First and foremost, a disparity in cabin space.

The 2018 Forester is especially roomy for a crossover of its class. In total, it has 108.3 cubic feet of space in the cabin, which is more than enough for passengers to stretch out in.

The 2018 CR-V is a pretty spacious vehicle, too. Unfortunately, it's 105.9 cubic feet just seems to fall short of the Forester, making it something of a tighter fit.

Are You Ready for Your Next Crossover?

Well, adventure may be calling you. However, it's not something that you can answer without the right vehicle. While the 2018 Honda CR-V might rise to the challenge, it doesn't quite pass the way the 2018 Subaru Forester does (with flying colors, that is).

Want to learn more about how the Forester can complement your Turnersville, Cherry Hill, or Mount Laurel lifestyle? Visit Prestige Subaru today for more information.