2024 Buick Envista vs. 2024 Subaru Forester Review

Picture of the 2024 Buick Envista

2024 Buick
Envista

MSRP*: $22,400 to $28,600
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Picture of the 2024 Subaru Forester

2024 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $27,095 to $37,395
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MPG - City Info not available 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 28 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 42.0 ft3 69.1 - 74.2 ft3
Engine
  • 137-hp, 1.2-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 hp 182 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 - 3,000 lbs
Exterior Length 182.6 in 182.7 in
Exterior Width 71.5 in 71.5 - 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.3 in
Front 40.2 - 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Buick Envista than the Subaru Forester. 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 Buick Envista.

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). Clearly, the Buick Envista is a better financial choice over the Subaru Forester, when considering MSRP.

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

Handling
The Buick Envista has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Subaru Forester, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Buick Envista has a lot less horsepower than the Subaru Forester.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Buick Envista does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Forester.

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