Head-to-head · measured energy cost
2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid AWD vs 2026 Honda CR-V FWD
12,000 mi/year · 55% city · national avg prices, Jul 24, 2026 · lowest-cost configuration of each · methodology
At these assumptions, the 2026 Honda CR-V FWD costs $14.64 less per month ($176/year, $880 over five years) than the 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid AWD. This is the measured energy-cost difference only — not a statement that either vehicle is better.
Per month
Per year
5 years
| Measure | 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid AWD | 2026 Honda CR-V FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration compared | 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT with 6 fixed ratios · AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWD |
| Cost per month | $115.80 | $101.16 |
| Cost per year | $1,390 | $1,214 |
| Cost over 5 years | $6,950 | $6,070 |
| Cost per mile | 11.6¢/mi | 10.1¢/mi |
| Annual energy used | 347.4 gal | 303.5 gal |
| EPA efficiency | 35 MPG combined | 40 MPG combined |
Each side shows the lowest-monthly-cost 2026 configuration of its family at the stated assumptions — other configurations differ. Change mileage, driving mix, or prices in the interactive tool; every assumption stays editable.