We see how the first hybrid Forester's fuel economy, interior space, and price stack up against two segment stalwarts.

In a previous article, I explained why 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owners chose the RAV4 over the Honda CR-V. Turns out, the CR-V has more to offer than we thought.

Dimensionally, the 2025 Honda CR-V is nearly four inches longer than the RAV4 and offers more passenger space. This increase in size stems from the 2023 redesign, which extended the CR-V's wheelbase and widened its track. Honda builds it on a shared platform with the Civic compact car and the smaller HR-V crossover SUV.