Zeigler Subaru Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V
How Does the New 2021 Subaru Forester Compare to the Honda CR-V?
Learn More About Everything the New Subaru Forester has to Offer
For years now, the Subaru Forester has held a place as one of the market's most versatile compact SUVs. With seating for five, a rugged design, and standard all-wheel-drive, it's not hard to see why!
The 2021 Subaru Forester? It's the best version of this family-favorite vehicle yet! Armed with robust standard features, an impressive standard safety suite, and more, the newest Subaru Forester stands out as a top-tier example of what a compact SUV should be.
There are many, however, who would hold other SUVs in similar regard. The Honda CR-V is another popular model that many consider to be on par with the Subaru Forester. Let's take a look at both and see what they bring to the table.
The 2021 Subaru Forester
The five-seat Subaru Forester stands out from the pack in several different ways. While its smaller size and comfortable interior make it a solid choice for everyday family driving, its high ground clearance and rugged driving manners help it excel in and off the road. And that's not even counting the extra performance you get with the inclusion of standard all-wheel-drive. For all your driving needs, the 2021 Forester excels all over.
Performance: 2.5-liter flat-4 (182 horsepower, 176 pounds-feet of torque, 26/33 miles per gallon)
Feature Options: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Automatic Climate Control, 6.5-inch Standard Infotainment Display, Heated Steering Wheel, Harman Kardon Sound System, Keyless Entry, Keyless Ignition, Heated Seating, Heated Side Mirrors, Windshield Wiper De-Icer, Satellite Radio, Built-in Wi-Fi, Built-in Navigation
Safety Features: Lane-Departure Prevention, Lane-Centering Assistance, Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind-Spot Warnings, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward-Collision Mitigation
Starting Price: Around $25,000
The 2021 Honda CR-V
Honda is acclaimed as one of the best places to find a dependable and feature-rich SUV. The Honda CR-V is the perfect example of why! With a sturdy design and a feature suite packed with valuable options, the Honda CR-V delivers a driving package that's built to impress and built to last!
Performance: 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 (190 horsepower, 179 pounds-feet of torque, 28/34 miles per gallon), 2.0-liter inline-4 electric motor hybrid: 212 horsepower, 232 pounds-feet of torque, 40/35 miles per gallon
Feature Options: 7-inch Infotainment Display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers, Premium Sound System, Automatic Climate Control, Dual-Zone Climate Control, Push-Button Start, Heated Seating
Safety Features: Lane-Departure Warnings, Automatic High Beams, Adaptive Cruise Control, Frontal-Collision Warnings, Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Starting Price: Around $25,000
Why is the New Subaru Forester the Right SUV for You?
The Honda CR-V? It's a great SUV, and if you choose to take one home? You'll have a great time with it! The Subaru Forester just happens to be better. Even just the inclusion of standard all-wheel-drive gives the Forester a distinct advantage over the Honda CR-V. When you add in the rest of its vehicle package, as well as its comparable price tag, the Subaru Forester is, in our opinion, the clear better option.
Schedule a Subaru Forester Test Drive at Zeigler Subaru Today
Would you like to know more about everything the 2021 Subaru Forester has to offer? Contact the sales team at our Lafayette-area sales team today. We serve drivers from West Lafayette to the Indianapolis area, Frankfort, and more! We'd love the opportunity to work with you too!
We can answer all of your new Subaru questions and set you up with a 2021 Subaru Forester test drive! Don't hesitate to reach out and learn more about our new Subaru lineup.
