2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Honda CR-V vs Subaru Forester
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Forester starts $2,780 lower (MSRP $34,195 vs $36,975 for the CR-V).
- The CR-V uses 0.5 L/100 km less combined (6.4 vs 6.9), about 100 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the CR-V: 7.4/10 vs 7.1/10.
- The CR-V has more power: up to 204 hp vs 194 hp.
- Transport Canada lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 CR-V and 2 for the Forester.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec |  | SubaruSubaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $36,975 | $34,195 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 7.4/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 6.4 | 6.9 |
| City | 6 | 6.8 |
| Highway | 6.9 | 7 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 151 | 161 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 204 hp | 194 hp |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD, FWD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 4 | 6 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 1 | 2 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.