2026 Honda
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2025 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 38 - 43 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 33 - 36 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 71.8 - 76.5 ft3 | 72.8 - 75.6 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 204 hp | 260 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,000 lbs | 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 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.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda CR-V Hybrid 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 Hybrid.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda CR-V Hybrid 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 Hybrid is a better financial choice over the Subaru Ascent, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Honda CR-V Hybrid 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 Hybrid, 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 Hybrid has a smaller turning radius than the Subaru Ascent, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Subaru Ascent is clearly the choice over the Honda CR-V Hybrid for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Honda CR-V Hybrid has a lot less horsepower than the Subaru Ascent.
Powertrain
The Honda CR-V Hybrid 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 Hybrid 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 Hybrid has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Subaru Ascent.