May 16, 2025

If you’re looking for your next compact family SUV, both the 2025 Honda CR-V and the 2025 Honda HR-V come with the reliability and practical features you can expect from Honda. Explore the differences at your Honda dealership in Columbia, MO to see which one is the best choice for your family.

Engine Power

The 2025 CR-V packs an inline-four turbocharged engine under the hood for 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft of torque, while the 2025 HR-V’s inline-four produces 158 hp and 138 lb-ft. Both base configurations come with front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is optional. The top two trims of the CR-V come with a two-motor hybrid system that enables all-wheel drive and boosts the total torque output to 247 lb-ft.

Seating Options

When it comes to seating, both SUVs have room for up to five people with a 60/40-split seat in the second row, though the CR-V offers a few inches more legroom than the HR-V. Heated front seats are standard in all models above the base trims, but the CR-V offers a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat in the EX and above, while you’ll have to select the top EX-L trim of the HR-V to unlock an eight-way power seat.

Cargo and Storage

Both the CR-V and HR-V have abundant storage options. The CR-V boasts a multi-functional center console with storage and an armrest, while the HR-V’s center console features a sliding armrest and a storage compartment. Both offer door-pocket storage bins, cupholders, and a seatback pocket on the passenger side. The CR-V offers 39.3 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the rear seats and 76.5 cubes with the seats folded, while the HR-V provides 24.5 and 55 cubic feet, respectively.

Infotainment Tech

A 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless smartphone integration, Bluetooth, and HondaLink is standard in both the CR-V and HR-V, but the HR-V features a 180-watt four-speaker sound system compared to the 160-watt system in the CR-V. However, upgrading above the base model of the CR-V unlocks a 240- or 320-watt system with six or eight speakers.

If you need maximum cargo space and rear seat legroom or have your heart set on a hybrid SUV, the 2025 CR-V might be your best bet, but the 2025 HR-V is more compact and easier on your wallet. To check them out during a test drive before you decide, stop by Columbia Honda in Columbia, MO today!