When it comes to your choice of compact SUVs, you’ll want nothing less than the best for your trips around the Annandale area. That’s why we encourage you to stop by Honda of Chantilly to check out the 2024 Honda CR-V! In the meantime, see how it compares to one of its main competitors, the 2024 Subaru Forester.
Performance
The 2024 Subaru Forester is not a compact SUV that plays around, as it achieves 182 horsepower and 176 lb.-ft. of torque through its standard 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. This is further enhanced by its 26/33 MPG city/hwy1 fuel economy rating. But somehow, the 2024 Honda CR-V manages to crush expectations by surpassing these numbers with its standard 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder powertrain that achieves 190 horsepower2 and 179 lb.-ft. of torque3. Furthermore, its 28/34/30 MPG city/hwy/combined4 ensures you’ll be stopping less for gas in this model than you would in the Forester during your trips to Wakefield Park. To continue encouraging efficiency, the Honda SUV also comes with standard Eco Assist™ System, something that the Subaru iteration lacks entirely. The Subaru also only comes in AWD models, while the CR-V gives you the option between FWD and AWD, in case you have a preference.
Interior
In regards to the cabin experience, the 2024 Honda CR-V proves itself to be the winner once again. For example, its standard 7-inch touchscreen display finds itself one step ahead of the Forester’s standard 6.5-inch iteration. For true audiophiles, you may want to know about how the available Harman Kardon® sound system found on the Subaru SUV comes with nine speakers total. But if true concert-like quality is your aim, then the CR-V’s optional Bose® premium audio system and its 12 speakers will likely be more your speed. Apple CarPlay®5 and Android Auto™6 is a feature many have come to love, as it allows them to sync their mobile devices with their vehicle. But if this poses a drain on your phone’s battery as you drive across Braddock Road, know that only the CR-V can provide a cable-free experience thanks to its optional wireless charging pad7.
Exterior
In terms of exterior features, the Honda CR-V and Subaru Forester share much in that regard. For example, both feature standard LED headlights with an automatic on and off function. Alongside that are standard 17-inch wheels, with 18-inch variants being available for those who would prefer a bit more height. We also don’t want to forget to mention that both allow for an optional moonroof in the event you want to allow for an open air experience in the cabin. One area in which they differ is how the CR-V features a standard active shutter grille which reduces air drag and therefore improves the overall efficiency of the model. This is something the Forester lacks entirely. To learn more about the 2024 Honda CR-V, speak with our team today!
