Head-to-head
2027 Honda CR-V vs 2027 Subaru Crosstrek
The Honda CR-V wins clearly, 99 to 79.8, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety.
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2027 Honda CR-V
The 2027 Honda CR-V is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CR-V FWD, is EPA-rated …
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A*2027 Subaru Crosstrek
The 2027 Subaru Crosstrek is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Crosstrek AWD, is EPA-rated …
Verdict · default weights
2027 Honda CR-V
Clear winThe Honda CR-V wins clearly, 99 to 79.8, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety.
Tech & comfort 2027 Honda CR-V leads by 34.8
Fuel & range 2027 Honda CR-V leads by 26.6
Safety 2027 Honda CR-V leads by 11
| Category · weight | 2027 Subaru Crosstrekoverall 79.8 | 2027 Honda CR-Voverall 99 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 73.4 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 89 | 100 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 75.3 | 93 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 97.2 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 65.2 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 79.8 | 99 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Subaru Crosstrek: base trim Base AWD · Honda CR-V: base trim LX FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Honda CR-V wins
- It lists 25 standard driver-assist features against 14.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (33 points against 21.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It holds 39.3 cu ft behind the second row against 19.9.
Where the 2027 Subaru Crosstrek answers
- It opens up to 54.7 cu ft of cargo against 39.3.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Subaru CrosstrekBase AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $26,995 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed (SUBARU BOXER®); aluminum cylinder block and cylinder heads | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 190 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 28 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 30 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.700 | 5.640 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | cvt | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 62.8 in | 66.2 in |
| Overall length | 176 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in | 73.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105 in | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 54.7 cu-ft | 39.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 19.9 cu-ft | 39.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 101 cu-ft | 106 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.8 in | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 38.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.9 in | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 41 in |
| Third-row legroom | 36.5 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,296 lbs | 3,472 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,296 lbs | 3,472 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,817 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson-type struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, dampers, stabilizer bar, hydraulic engine mounts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Double wishbone, coil springs, dampers, stabilizer bar | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Assisted Rack-and-Pinion (Dual Pinion) | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 35.4 ft | 37.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 315 mm | 312 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 284 mm | 310 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | 7 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/60R17 99H | 235/65R17 104H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 14 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | MySubaru Companion / SubaruConnect | HondaLink |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 60 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 56.8 in | 57.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 55.9 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.3 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
163 features · differences first, then sharedSafety31 differ · 35 listed
| Feature | Subaru CrosstrekBase AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control w/Lane Centering | std | — |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Driver & Passenger i-SRS Airbag System | — | std |
| Front i-side Airbag System | — | std |
| Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | — | std |
| Side Curtain Airbag System | — | std |
| Hill Descent Control | — | std |
| Rear i-side Airbag System | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | — | std |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | — | std |
| Auto Vehicle Shut Down | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Driver & Passenger Knee Airbag System | — | std |
| Emergency Stop Assist | std | — |
| EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Lead Vehicle Start Alert | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | — | std |
| Post Collision Braking System | — | std |
| Pre-Collision Braking, Follow Distance Warning, and Throttle Management | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | — | std |
| Rear-Vision Camera | std | — |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | — | std |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Traffic Jam Assist (Traffic Jam Driving Support Function) | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with electronic traction control (TCS) and rollover sensor | std | — |
| Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with electronic traction control (TCS) and rollover sensor | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | std |
| Auto High Beam Headlights | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) with Brake-Traction Control System | std | std |
Infotainment23 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Subaru CrosstrekBase AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | — | std |
| 3.5 MM Auxiliary Input Jack | std | — |
| 4-Speaker System | std | — |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter Display | — | std |
| 9-inch Color Touchscreen | — | std |
| AM/FM Stereo HD Radio® | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Audio Streaming, Hands-Free Phone Connectivity, SMS Text Messaging | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | std |
| Dual USB-C Charge Ports – Front Center Console | std | — |
| Dual USB-C Charge Ports – Rear Center Console | std | — |
| Harman Kardon® Premium 11-Speaker System | std | — |
| Hondalink | — | std |
| SiriusXM | opt | — |
| Subaru Dual 7" Multimedia System | std | — |
| SubaruConnect Safety Connect (5-Year Free Trial / Subscription Required After): Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance: Red SOS Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator | std | — |
| SubaruConnect Wi-Fi Connect (30-day free trial or up to 3GB / Subscription Required After): Integrated Streaming, Wi-Fi HotSpot | std | — |
| USB-A charge port (Front Center Console) | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone / Audio Interface (x1) - Front Seats | — | std |
| Wired Android Auto™ | std | — |
| Wired Apple CarPlay® | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Charging Pad (Qi) | — | std |
Convenience8 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Subaru CrosstrekBase AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo) | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front Center Console) | std | — |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| Cruise Control | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | — | std |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | — | std |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver | — | std |
| Push Button Start | std | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Subaru CrosstrekBase AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | — | std |
| Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control w/Voice Activation | std | — |
| Humidity Sensor | — | std |
Seating7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Subaru CrosstrekBase AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 Folding Rear Seatback | std | — |
| 6-Way Manual Driver's Seat & 4-Way Manual Passenger's Seat | std | — |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback | — | std |
| Cloth Upholstery | std | — |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
| Passenger Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
Interior12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Subaru CrosstrekBase AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2" Combination Meter Display | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | — | std |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.) | — | std |
| Headroom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Hiproom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| LED Front & Rear Map Lights | — | std |
| Legroom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Sunglass Holder | — | std |
| Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Welcome Lighting | std | — |
Exterior32 differ · 33 listed
| Feature | Subaru CrosstrekBase AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| All-Season Tires | — | std |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (2WD) | — | std |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (AWD) | — | std |
| Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Crossbar Mounting Points | std | — |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [2WD] | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [AWD] | — | std |
| Door Cladding | std | — |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen) [2WD/AWD] | — | std |
| Halogen Rear Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Height (in.) (2WD) | — | std |
| Height (in.) (AWD) | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | — | std |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | — | std |
| LED Headlights & Taillights | — | std |
| LED Side Mirror Turn Indicator | — | std |
| Length (in.) | — | std |
| Power Mirrors | std | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Privacy Glass | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Smart Clear Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [2WD] | — | std |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [AWD] | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [2WD] | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [AWD] | — | std |
| Wheel Arch Cladding | std | — |
| Wheelbase (in.) | — | std |
| Wheels | — | std |
| Width (in.) | — | std |
| Dark Tint Privacy Glass | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire | std | std |
Powertrain25 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Subaru CrosstrekBase AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Real-Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ | std | opt |
| Front-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Active Torque Vectoring (Brake based) | std | — |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | — | std |
| CARB Emissions Rating | — | std |
| Compression Ratio | — | std |
| Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | — | std |
| Direct Fuel Injection | — | std |
| Displacement (cc) | — | std |
| Dynamic Drive Modes | — | std |
| Engine Type - In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger / Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder | — | std |
| EPA Fuel Economy Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (2WD) | — | std |
| EPA Fuel Economy Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (AWD) | — | std |
| Final Drive | — | std |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal) | — | std |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm) | — | std |
| Idle-Stop | — | std |
| Ratio Range | — | std |
| Recommended Fuel | — | std |
| Redline (rpm) | — | std |
| Reverse | — | std |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) - Engine | — | std |
| Tune-up Interval | — | std |
| Valvetrain | — | std |
| X-MODE Dual-Mode System (Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud settings) with Hill Descent Control | std | — |
Chassis11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Subaru CrosstrekBase AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Agile Handling Assist | — | std |
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | — | std |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear) (2WD) | — | std |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear) (AWD) | — | std |
| Steering Ratio (2WD) | — | std |
| Steering Ratio (AWD) | — | std |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | — | std |
| Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.) | — | std |
| Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) | — | std |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Subaru CrosstrekBase AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Area Hooks | std | — |
| Cargo Area Light | std | — |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - Behind First Row, Standard/Max | — | std |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - Behind Second Row | — | std |
| Towing Capacity (lbs.) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPSubaru Crosstrek
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Honda CR-V
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Subaru CrosstrekBase AWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $26,995 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $26,995 – $35,995 6 trims | — 12 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Crosstrek AWD | CR-V FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 29 | 40 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,300 | $1,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Subaru Crosstrek or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
The Honda CR-V wins clearly, 99 to 79.8, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Honda CR-V scores 99 and the 2027 Subaru Crosstrek 79.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Subaru Crosstrek or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
2027 Subaru Crosstrek: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Honda CR-V: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Subaru Crosstrek and the 2027 Honda CR-V?
Where the 2027 Honda CR-V wins: it lists 25 standard driver-assist features against 14, lists more comfort and tech equipment (33 points against 21.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and holds 39.3 cu ft behind the second row against 19.9. Where the 2027 Subaru Crosstrek answers: it opens up to 54.7 cu ft of cargo against 39.3. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 5 seats.