2025 Honda HR-V vs. 2024 Subaru Ascent Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda HR-V

2025 Honda
HR-V

MSRP*: $25,400 to $31,000
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2024 Subaru
Ascent

MSRP*: $34,395 to $48,695
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 32 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 55.1 ft3 72.8 - 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 158-hp, 2.0-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 158 hp 260 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 179.8 in 196.8 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 42.2 in
Rear 38.6 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 39.4 in
Rear 38.0 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Ascent than in the Honda HR-V, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Subaru Ascent offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Honda HR-V, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda HR-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 HR-V is a better financial choice over the Subaru Ascent, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Honda HR-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 HR-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 HR-V has a smaller turning radius than the Subaru Ascent, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Honda HR-V has a lot less horsepower than the Subaru Ascent.

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

Utility
The Honda HR-V has less seating than the Subaru Ascent, making the Subaru Ascent the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Honda HR-V has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Ascent.