Honda CR-V Hybrid vs. Subaru Crosstrek
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda CR-V Hybrid and Subaru Crosstrek 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 Hybrid and the Subaru Crosstrek.
When comparing the Honda CR-V Hybrid's and the Subaru Crosstrek's specifications and ratings, the Honda CR-V Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Subaru Crosstrek has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the Honda CR-V Hybrid's and the Subaru Crosstrek's specifications and ratings, the Honda CR-V Hybrid is a better car than the Subaru Crosstrek.
Pricing: A used 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid ranges from $30,739 to $40,979 while a used 2023 Subaru Crosstrek is priced between $31,159 to $38,823.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda CR-V Hybrid loses 39.6 percent of its value and the Subaru Crosstrek loses 31.1 percent of its value. This means the Subaru Crosstrek retains 8.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Honda CR-V Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda CR-V Hybrid’s base engine makes 204 horsepower, and the Subaru Crosstrek base engine makes 148 horsepower. The CR-V Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 40 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles. The Crosstrek is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 479 miles. This gives the Honda CR-V Hybrid the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Subaru Crosstrek. The CR-V Hybrid uses regular unleaded, and the Crosstrek uses electricity, regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid SUVs, the Honda CR-V Hybrid has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Subaru Crosstrek has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Honda CR-V Hybrid has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$33,617 - $40,674
Starting MSRP:
$32,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$34,764
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$27,490 - $43,090
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$36,845
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$36,994
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$26,590 - $44,995
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$35,164
Price Range:
$30,739 - $40,979
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$36,999
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$31,994 - $45,784
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
649
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
23,232
# Good or Great Deals:
242
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$35,729
Price Range:
$31,159 - $38,823
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$34,414
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$28,204 - $40,963
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Honda CR-V Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Subaru Crosstrek Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda CR-V Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
10.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
9 - 11.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Crosstrek
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
10.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
10.1 - 10.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.7 - 10.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
1.4 - 5.3
Honda CR-V Hybrid Rankings
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27 out of / 32Subaru Crosstrek Rankings
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31 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Honda CR-V Hybrid Trim Levels
Sport, Sport Touring
Subaru Crosstrek Trim Levels
Hybrid
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
204 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
247 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
148 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
43 / 36 / 40
Range (city/hwy):
602 / 504 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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):
36 / 35 / 35
Range (city/hwy):
492 / 479 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
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:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 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
Overall Interior Volume:
142.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
15.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
43.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
116.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3752 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:
3717 lbs
Width:
79.6 inches
Height:
62.8 inches
Length:
176.5 inches
Wheelbase:
104.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Canyon River Blue Metallic / Still Night Pearl
Gray
Meteorite Gray Metallic / Urban Gray Pearl
Red
Radiant Red Metallic
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Lagoon Blue Pearl
Gray
Cool Gray Khaki / Magnetite Gray Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Crystal White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Navy with Blue Stitching
