Subaru Outback vs Honda CR-V Touring

Can the Outback or CR-V Touring Tow More?

Every trim of the Subaru Outback can tow more than the Honda CR-V Touring. The Honda CR-V Touring can only tow up to 1,500 pounds. The Outback offers two engines with more towing strength.

The standard 2.5L BOXER® 4-cylinder engine pairs with trims like the Outback and Outback Touring. It can handle a towing capacity of up to 2,700 pounds.

Under the hood of an elevated trim like the Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT, you'll find a potent 2.4L turbocharged BOXER® 4-cylinder engine. This flexes a towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds. What can this muscle handle? 

• Boats
• Jet skis
• ATVs
• Cargo trailers

With this versatility at your disposal, you'll have greater ability to select the adventure that your SUV can handle in a Subaru Outback than a Honda CR-V Touring.

Which SUV Helps You Pack?

The Subaru Outback is equipped with an array of features that make it easy to pack for you next trip. Every trim of this SUV has:

• Grocery-bag hooks
• Tie-down hooks
• Underfloor storage
• Removable cargo-area tray
• Rear seatback release levers

The Honda CR-V Touring does have assistive items like cargo-area tie-down anchors and a removable cargo tray. A difference in their design, however, is what lies beneath the cabin.

Unique design aspects of the Subaru Outback like underfloor storage help you store more cargo. This makes it easier to organize what you are packing. This subbasement option is not available in the Honda CR-V Touring.

Which SUV is Ready for the Road Less Taken?

If the crisp breeze on a gray autumn day sends you in the direction of the Jersey shore, you'll be able to pack your rod and bait in the trunk of your SUV. It's time to meet up with a few buddies on a Saturday morning, but you don't want to drag that cooler across the beach. What do you do?

The Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) of a Subaru SUV can crawl across the dark wet sand and stake your spot. A drivetrain that distributes power to all four wheels, you'll have more secure traction for slippery and uneven surfaces. Symmetrical AWD is standard in every trim of the Subaru Outback. The Honda CR-V Touring uses Real Time AWD™.

What Honda's SUV does not partner with, however, is Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC). The Subaru Outback's system uses sensors to monitor factors like:

• Steering angle
• Brake pressure
• Lateral g-force
• Wheel speeds

What does this mean for you? Every trim of the Outback pairs with a stability-minded feature that is not available in the Honda CR-V Touring. You'll be able to travel with greater peace of mind in the Outback.