2024 Audi Q3 vs. 2025 Subaru Forester Review

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2024 Audi
Q3

MSRP*: $37,400 to $39,800
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2025 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $29,810 to $39,995
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MPG - City 20 - 22 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 48.0 ft3 69.1 - 74.4 ft3
Engine
  • 184-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 180-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 184 - 228 hp 180 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 - 3,000 lbs
Exterior Length 176.6 in 182.7 - 183.3 in
Exterior Width 72.8 in 72.0 - 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 37.6 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 Audi Q3, 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 Audi Q3.

Convenience
The Subaru Forester requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Audi Q3, making it more convenient to drive.

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 Audi Q3 is somewhat more expensive than the Subaru Forester.

Dimensions
The Audi Q3 is a little wider than the Subaru Forester, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. The Audi Q3 is slightly shorter than the Subaru Forester, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Audi Q3 has a larger turning radius than the Subaru Forester, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Audi Q3 and the Subaru Forester.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Audi Q3 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Subaru Forester.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Audi Q3 and the Subaru Forester. The Audi Q3 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Forester.