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Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Impreza

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda CR-V and Subaru Impreza contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Honda CR-V and the Subaru Impreza.

When comparing the Honda CR-V's and the Subaru Impreza's specifications and ratings, the Honda CR-V has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Subaru Impreza has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Honda CR-V's and the Subaru Impreza's specifications and ratings, the Honda CR-V is a better car than the Subaru Impreza.

Pricing: A used 2026 Honda CR-V ranges from $31,958 to $39,215 while a used 2025 Subaru Impreza is priced between $22,900 to $30,287. For a new model, the Honda CR-V's price is between $32,770 and $38,750, with the Subaru Impreza priced between $24,557 and $32,714.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda CR-V loses 34.5 percent of its value and the Subaru Impreza loses 33.9 percent of its value. This means the Subaru Impreza retains 0.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Honda CR-V.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda CR-V is 8.7 out of 10 while the Subaru Impreza's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Honda CR-V being ranked 2 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs and the Subaru Impreza being ranked 1 out of 3 Best Wagons.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda CR-V is 8.2 out of 10. For the Subaru Impreza the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Honda CR-V a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Subaru Impreza.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda CR-V’s base engine makes 190 horsepower, and the Subaru Impreza base engine makes 152 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda CR-V, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Subaru Impreza, a compact car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda CR-V and the Subaru Impreza have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

32770 - 38750

Starting MSRP:

30920

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

29401

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

24635 - 34995

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

24557 - 32714

Starting MSRP:

24360

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

28470

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

21590 - 47100

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

35755

Price Range:

31958 - 39215

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

33932

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

31731 - 35755

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

26066

Price Range:

22900 - 30287

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

30314

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

22070 - 52316

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

10759

Depreciation %:

0.34795418

Resale Value $:

20161

Residual Value %:

0.65204582

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)

0.45209006

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)

0.32910269 - 0.51594441

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

8390

Depreciation %:

0.34441254

Resale Value $:

15970

Residual Value %:

0.65558746

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

0.3979908

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

0.31796157 - 0.42854561

Honda CR-V Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

8.2 / 10

Retained Value:

8.8 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Subaru Impreza Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.9 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda CR-V

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

15.6

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

11.3

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

9.6 - 15.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.363

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Impreza

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

12.4

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

12.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

8.8 - 16.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.085



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

5.651682267831624

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.8 - 28.7

Honda CR-V Rankings

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs Under $35k

1 / 7

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $35k

1 / 7

Best Small SUVs Under $35k

1 / 3

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $35k

1 / 3

Best Crossover SUVs

2 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

2 / 67

Best Small SUVs

2 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

2 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

3 / 56

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

3 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

3 / 18

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

3 / 9

Best Small SUVs for Teens

3 / 7

Best Family Small SUVs

4 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

5 / 19

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

6 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

7 / 67

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

8 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

9 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

10 / 67

Best Off-road Small SUVs

10 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

10 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

10 / 19

Safest Crossover SUVs

12 / 67

Best Small SUVs for Towing

13 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

17 / 67

Most Affordable Small SUVs

17 / 18

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

28 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

29 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

30 / 56

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

40 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

42 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

44 / 67

Subaru Impreza Rankings

Best Family Wagons

1 / 3

Best Wagons

1 / 3

Most Comfortable Wagons

1 / 3

Most Reliable Wagons

1 / 3

Safest Wagons

1 / 3

Wagons with Best Resale Value

1 / 3

Best Wagons Under $25k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Wagons Under $25k

1 / 2

Best Wagons for Teens

1 / 1

Most Affordable Wagons

2 / 3

Wagons with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 3

Wagons with the Most Horsepower

2 / 3

Wagons with the Most Legroom

2 / 3

Best Wagons for Tall People

3 / 3

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

Wagon

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Honda CR-V Trim Levels

EX, EX-L, LX

Subaru Impreza Trim Levels

Base, RS, Sport

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

190 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

179 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.055 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

152 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

145 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.048 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Flat/Horizontally Opposed

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


27 / 34 / 30

Range (city/hwy):

448 / 564 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Standard

Wifi:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Cargo Space:

39.3 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

76.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:

Not applicable

Overall Interior Volume:

145.3 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

38 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.3 inches

Cargo Space:

20.4 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

56 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:

Not applicable

Overall Interior Volume:

120.9 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3472 lbs

Width:

73.5 inches

Height:

66.2 inches

Length:

184.8 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.8 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3171 lbs

Width:

79.4 inches

Height:

58.3 inches

Length:

176.2 inches

Wheelbase:

105.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

235/65R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

205/55R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Gray

Meteorite Gray Metallic / Urban Gray Pearl

Red

Radiant Red Metallic

Silver

Solar Silver Metallic

White

Platinum White Pearl

Blue

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Silica

Gray

Magnetite Gray Metallic

Red

Pure Red

Silver

Ice Silver Metallic

White

Crystal White Pearl

Blue

Sapphire Blue Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

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