Subaru Forester vs Honda HR-V Design Comparison
The versatile new Subaru Forester and the Honda HR-V are well designed models, but with some important distinctions. While both models seat up to five passengers, everyone will have significantly more room thanks to the 108.3 cubic feet of passenger space in the new Forester compared to just 100.1 cubic feet of passenger space in the Honda. You'll also appreciate substantially more room for cargo, with 34.4 cubic feet in the new Subaru Forester compared to only 24.3 cubic feet in the HR-V. Thanks to standard features including cargo-area underfloor storage, STARLINK infotainment, and much more, you'll love the superior convenience and versatility that comes with the new 2016 Subaru Forester.
Subaru Forester vs Honda HR-V Performance Comparison
The performance difference between the stunning new Subaru Forester and the new Honda HR-V is considerable. While the new Subaru Forester provides substantially more horsepower and torque at the entry level, it is also available with a powerfully efficient 250 horsepower turbocharged BOXER engine. This puts the new Forester in an entirely different league from the Honda HR-V that only comes with one traditional four-cylinder engine offering only 141 horsepower. The new Subaru Forester is also rated to tow up to 1,500 pounds, but it is not recommended that the Honda be used for towing. When it comes to getting around tight spots like parking lots and crowded city streets, behind the wheel of a new Subaru Forester is the place to be thanks to a significantly shorter curb-to-curb turning diameter of 34.8 feet compared to the 37.4 feet that it will take the HR-V to turn around. The numbers on paper are one thing, but nothing illustrates the superior performance of the new Subaru Forester quite like a test drive behind the wheel.
Subaru Forester vs Honda HR-V Safety Comparison
Subaru has built a world-renowned reputation for engineering some of the safest cars that have ever been on the road. When we took a look at the safety facts between the new Subaru Forester and the Honda HR-V, what we found was remarkable. When equipped with the impressive Subaru Eye-Sight driver assist technology, the Forester earns the highest possible IIHS Top Safety Pick + award. Not only has the Honda HR-V failed to earn such prestigious safety recognition, it only managed an acceptable rating for important side and front impact tests. You also won't find advanced driver assist technology like available adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, pre-collision braking, and more in a Honda HR-V like you will in a new Subaru Forester.
