2025 Honda CR-V vs. 2024 Subaru Ascent Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda CR-V

2025 Honda
CR-V

MSRP*: $30,100 to $36,500
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2024 Subaru
Ascent

MSRP*: $34,395 to $48,695
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MPG - City 26 - 28 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 34 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 76.5 ft3 72.8 - 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 190-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 190 hp 260 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 184.8 in 196.8 in
Exterior Width 73.5 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 41.0 in
Front 42.2 in
Rear 38.6 in
Head Room Front 38.2 - 40.0 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 40.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.7 - 40.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda CR-V than in the Subaru Ascent. The Subaru Ascent will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Honda CR-V.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda CR-V as you will with the Subaru Ascent, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Honda CR-V is a better financial choice over the Subaru Ascent, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Honda CR-V is much slimmer than the Subaru Ascent, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Honda CR-V, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Ascent.

Handling
The Honda CR-V has the same turning radius as the Subaru Ascent, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Subaru Ascent is clearly the choice over the Honda CR-V for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Honda CR-V has a lot less horsepower than the Subaru Ascent.

Powertrain
The Honda CR-V has much lower torque than the Subaru Ascent, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Honda CR-V has less seating than the Subaru Ascent, making the Subaru Ascent the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Honda CR-V has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Subaru Ascent.