2025 Acura ADX vs. 2025 Subaru Forester Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura ADX

2025 Acura
ADX

MSRP*: $35,000 to $44,000
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Picture of the 2025 Subaru Forester

2025 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $29,995 to $40,295
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 31 MPG 28 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 53.9 - 55.1 ft3 69.1 - 74.4 ft3
Engine
  • 190-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 180-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 190 hp 180 - 182 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 - 3,000 lbs
Exterior Length 185.8 in 182.7 - 183.3 in
Exterior Width 72.5 in 72.0 - 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 38.5 in
Rear 36.8 - 38.0 in
Front 40.0 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.6 - 39.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Forester than in the Acura ADX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Subaru Forester will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Acura ADX.

Convenience
With the Subaru Forester, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Acura ADX, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Acura ADX is somewhat more expensive than the Subaru Forester.

Dimensions
The Acura ADX is about the same width as the Subaru Forester. When looking at overall length, the Acura ADX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru Forester.

Handling
The Acura ADX has a larger turning radius than the Subaru Forester, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Acura ADX has a little more horsepower than the Subaru Forester.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Acura ADX and the Subaru Forester are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura ADX and the Subaru Forester. The Acura ADX has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Forester.