2023 Subaru Outback vs. Honda CR-V Comparison | Moline, IL
If you’re searching for a reliable five-passenger SUV with energetic performance capabilities, consider either the 2023 Subaru Outback or 2023 Honda CR-V. Both models offer two engine options, a range of driver assistance features, and more. For more details, read through this 2023 Subaru Outback vs. Honda CR-V comparison crafted by the McLaughlin Subaru team.
If you’re interested in the 2023 Subaru Outback, you can view our current availability in our online inventory, pair your ideal model with a lease offer, and use our online form to schedule a test drive. Have questions? Reach our Moline, IL, dealership by phone at (309) 726-4684 or through our contact form.
2023 Subaru Outback vs. Honda CR-V Interior Features
Regardless of which SUV you select, you’ll find plush amenities on both the 2023 Subaru Outback and Honda CR-V. Beat back winter’s cold with the heated front seats on both. If you choose the Outback, you and your co-pilot can enjoy ventilated front seats, which are not available on the CR-V. Utilize your infotainment system easily with the available 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen on the Outback or 9-inch infotainment touchscreen on the CR-V.
For more information about the Subaru Outback, head over to our Subaru Outback review.
Other available 2023 Subaru Outback interior and infotainment features include:
Interior
- Power tilt/sliding moonroof
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Cloth, StarTex® water-repellent, leather-trimmed, or Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated rear outboard seats
- Reclining 60/40 split, flat-folding rear seatbacks
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Dual-zone climate control system
Infotainment
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi® capability
- 12-speaker Harman Kardon® premium audio system
- 11.6-in. SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia Plus system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
- Bluetooth®
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
- SiriusXM Travel Link®
- HD Radio™
2023 Subaru Outback vs. Honda CR-V Cargo Space & Seating Capacity
Both the 2023 Subaru Outback and Honda CR-V are spacious five-passenger SUVs with various cargo solutions. On the Outback, utilize a hands-free power rear gate, retractable/removable cargo area cover, cargo tie-down hooks, and cargo area underfloor storage. Meanwhile the Honda CR-V offers cargo area tie-down anchors and a power tailgate with programmable height. View 2023 Subaru Outback and Honda CR-V interior dimensions in the accompanying table.
2023 Subaru Outback | Model | 2023 Honda CR-V |
Five | Seating Capacity | Five |
75.6 / 32.6 cu.-ft. | Cargo Capacity (behind front/rear) | 76.5 / 39.3 cu.-ft. |
40.1 / 39.1 in. | Headroom (front / rear) | 40 / 38.2 in. |
42.8 / 39.5 in. | Legroom (front / rear) | 41.3 / 41 in. |
2023 Subaru Outback vs. Honda CR-V Engine & Fuel Economy
Power through your daily drive in either the 2023 Subaru Outback or Honda CR-V. The Outback comes with standard symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD), while the CR-V can be paired with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or AWD. Both come with a continuously variable transmission, which is called a Lineartronic® CVT with adaptive control and eight-speed manual mode on the Outback. View Outback and CR-V engine specs in the accompanying tables.
2023 Subaru Outback |
Engine | 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® four-cylinder | 2.4L turbocharged SUBARU BOXER four-cylinder |
Horsepower | 182 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 176 lb.-ft. | 277 lb.-ft. |
MPG (city/hwy) | 26/32 | 22/29 |
2023 Honda CR-V |
Engine | 1.5L turbo I4 | 2.0L I4 hybrid |
Horsepower | 190 HP | 204 total system HP |
Torque | 179 lb.-ft. | 138 lb.-ft. SAE net |
MPG (city/hwy) | 28/34 | 43/36 |
2023 Subaru Outback vs. Honda CR-V Colors
2023 Subaru Outback Colors
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Magnetite Gray Metallic
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Crystal White Pearl
- Cosmic Blue Pearl
- Dark Mahogany Pearl
- Geyser Blue
- Crystal Black Silica
2023 Honda CR-V Colors
- Nordic Forest Pearl
- Crystal Black Pearl
- Lunar Silver Metallic
- Milano Red
- Modern Steel Metallic
- Platinum White Pearl
- Urban Gray Pearl
- Canyon River Blue Metallic
- Meteorite Gray Metallic
- Radiant Red Metallic
- Still Night Pearl
2023 Subaru Outback vs. Honda CR-V Safety Options & Tech
Protect your loved ones in either the 2023 Subaru Outback or Honda CR-V. The Outback boasts an extensive driver assistance suite called EyeSight® driver assist technology, while the CR-V offers Honda Sensing® technology. Both SUVs offer blind spot monitoring systems, rear view cameras, and adaptive cruise control. View other available 2023 Subaru Outback and Honda CR-V driver assistance features in the following lists.
2023 Subaru Outback Driver Assist
- Advanced adaptive cruise control with lane centering
- LED steering responsive headlights with high beam assist
- LED fog lights
- Rear vision camera with adaptive guidelines
- X-MODE® with hill descent control
- DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System
- Anti-theft security system with engine immobilizer
- Comprehensive airbag system
- Whiplash-reducing front seats
- LATCH child seat mounting system
- LED daytime running lights
- Blind spot detection with lane change assist and rear cross-traffic alert
- Reverse automatic braking
- Brake assist
- Brake override system
- 180-degree front view monitor
2023 Honda CR-V Driver Assist
- Multi-angle rear view camera with dynamic guidelines
- Honda Sensing® technology
- Collision Mitigation Braking System™
- Road departure mitigation braking system
- Adaptive cruise control
- Low-speed follow
- Lane keeping assist system
- Forward collision warning
- Lane departure warning
- Traffic jam assist
- Traffic sign recognition system
- Vehicle Stability Assist™ with traction control
- Blind spot information system with cross traffic monitor
- Parking sensors (front/rear)
