Can’t decide between the 2023 Ford Edge and Honda CR-V? When you take a closer look at each of these popular crossover SUVs, we think you’ll quickly realize that one is better suited to your needs than the other. After all, these crossovers are different enough that they appeal to totally different priorities. Read on to see what we mean.
Key Takeaways
- Compared to the 2023 Edge (starting at $37,945), the 2023 CR-V (starting at $28,410) offers the lowest price.
- Thanks to its all-wheel drive and powerful engine options, the Edge delivers the sportiest performance.
- As a midsize crossover, the Edge is roomier and more comfortable than the compact CR-V.
- The Edge’s cutting-edge infotainment system and high-tech safety aids will help you feel safe and connected wherever you go.
Lowest Starting Price: 2023 Honda CR-V
As a compact crossover, the 2023 CR-V gives you a great deal on a new model, starting at $28,410. The midsize 2023 Edge, which is both roomier and more powerful, starts at $37,945.
Most Fun to Drive: 2023 Ford Edge
With two sporty engine options and standard all-wheel drive, the 2023 Edge is ready for action. Its base turbocharged engine provides quick acceleration, with 250 horsepower. And its turbo V6, available with the Edge ST model only, turns up the heat with more power and a sport-tuned suspension. You’ll love how this midsize crossover feels on the trail, too, with plenty of traction to help you move through soft surfaces.
- Standard turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine (250 horsepower, 280 lb-ft of torque) and eight-speed automatic transmission
- ST turbo 2.7L V6 (335 hp, 380 lb-ft) and seven-speed automatic
- All-wheel drive
The 2023 CR-V isn’t quite as powerful, though it does offer a thrifty hybrid option. Although the CR-V offers optional all-wheel drive, the standard front-wheel-drive platform isn’t quite as fun to drive.
- Turbo 1.5L four-cylinder engine (190 hp, 179 lb-ft) and continuously variable transmission
- 2.0L four-cylinder hybrid powertrain (204 hp, 247 lb-ft)
- Front-wheel drive
- Optional all-wheel drive
Family-Style Space & Comfort: 2023 Ford Edge
The Edge is the roomier option. Compared to the CR-V, the Edge has a wider cabin, with substantially more shoulder space. The Edge has a little extra front-seat legroom, too, making it the better option for taller drivers. The CR-V has slightly more cargo space, though it’s not a difference you’ll really notice, with 39.3 cubic feet to the Edge’s 39.2 cubic feet.
On the other hand, both the compact CR-V and the midsize Edge provide smooth, comfortable rides. Inside each cabin, you’ll find seating that’s both supportive and nicely padded, perfect for all your adventures. And each crossover offers a similar list of upgrades, with available features like leather upholstery and heated seats.
User-Friendly Tech Gear: 2023 Ford Edge
The Ford Edge offers cutting-edge technology that’s easy to use. To begin with, every trim model comes standard with Ford’s latest infotainment system, SYNC 4. It includes a 12-inch touchscreen and the newly wireless versions of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. And every Edge also helps you avoid danger, thanks to its standard Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of safety aids (including blind-spot warning, lane keeping system, and forward collision warning).
While the Honda CR-V also comes standard with some infotainment features, they aren’t as modern as the competition. You do get a 7-inch touchscreen and the wired versions of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, however. Compared to Ford’s SYNC system, Honda’s infotainment system is equally easy to use, if not quite as fast to process your requests. And the CR-V also offers its own list of standard safety aids, such as forward collision warning and adaptive cruise control.
Your New Crossover
The 2023 Honda CR-V might be the right choice for some shoppers, especially those who want to spend less on a small crossover. But the 2023 Ford Edge is the much sportier, family-friendly option. Choose Ford’s midsize crossover for kick-back passenger space, user-friendly technology, and plenty of sporty athleticism, on-road and off.