2023 Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Outback

Looking for a new SUV in the Sparta Twp area? You’ve come to the right place! At Sussex Honda, we pride ourselves on a wide variety of top-notch Honda vehicles in all shapes and sizes. One of the best Honda SUV models you can find right now is the crowd-favorite Honda CR-V, recently updated to 2023 with outstanding performance specs and a spacious interior cabin. But how does the CR-V stack up to key competitors like the new Subaru Outback? Sussex Honda has all the details comparing these two SUVs in the guide below – check it out!

Outback or CR-V: Price Comparison

Price is often the first thing that prospective drivers consider when shopping for a new SUV, and both the Honda CR-V and Subaru Outback come at affordable starting prices. It’s true that the Honda CR-V is a bit pricier, but you’ll see below that you get improved performance specs and more cargo space for that slight increase! Here are the starting prices for both SUVs:

• 2023 Honda CR-V EX CVT 2WD: MSRP from $31,110*
• 2023 Subaru Outback: MSRP from $28,395

Outback or CR-V: Performance Comparison

Now that we’ve taken a look at the starting prices for the Honda CR-V and Subaru Outback, let’s see what you’re getting for your money. Both SUVs offer similar engines for their base-level trims–a 2.4L 4-cylinder on the CR-V and a 2.5L 4-cylinder on the Outback–but you’ll see that the Honda outmatches the Subaru when it comes to horsepower and torque on the Hackettstown roads. Check out the specs:

2023 Honda CR-V EX:

• 2.4L 4-cylinder engine with turbocharger
• 190 hp
• 179 lb-ft of torque
• Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
• 28 mpg city/34 mpg highway**

2023 Subaru Outback:

• 2.5L 4-cylinder engine
• 182 hp
• 176 lb-ft of torque
• Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
• 26 mpg city/32 mpg highway

Outback or CR-V: Cargo Comparison

Another major area of importance to SUV drivers is interior space, particularly for those interested in a family-friendly vehicle. While the total interior cargo space for both SUVs are similar, the CR-V offers more cargo volume with the rear seats up, so you can carry more cargo even if you’re also carrying a full load of passengers! Here are the full dimensions:

2023 Honda CR-V:

• Maximum cargo space: 76.5 cubic feet
• Cargo space behind rear seats: 39.3 cubic feet

2023 Subaru Outback:

• Maximum cargo space: 75.6 cubic feet
• Cargo space behind rear seats: 32.6 cubic feet

Find Your Next SUV at Sussex Honda!

If you’re still on the fence deciding between the Honda CR-V and Subaru Outback, why not see how the Honda handles for yourself? Contact our office to set up a test drive, then head to our dealership to hit the Denville roads! If you’ve made up your mind and want to move forward with the buying