2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs. 2025 Subaru Forester Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer

2025 Chevrolet
Trailblazer

MSRP*: $23,100 to $29,300
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Picture of the 2025 Subaru Forester

2025 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $29,810 to $39,995
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MPG - City 26 - 30 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 33 MPG 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.4 ft3 69.1 - 74.4 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 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 Automatic, Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 - 155 hp 180 - 182 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 - 3,000 lbs
Exterior Length 174.1 in 182.7 - 183.3 in
Exterior Width 71.2 in 72.0 - 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 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
The Chevrolet Trailblazer offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Forester, with comparable 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 Chevrolet Trailblazer.

Convenience
With the Subaru Forester, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Chevrolet Trailblazer, 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). Clearly, the Chevrolet Trailblazer is a better financial choice over the Subaru Forester, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Trailblazer is a little narrower than the Subaru Forester, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. If you go with the Chevrolet Trailblazer, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Forester.

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

Performance
The Chevrolet Trailblazer has a little less horsepower than the Subaru Forester.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Chevrolet Trailblazer 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 Chevrolet Trailblazer and the Subaru Forester. The Chevrolet Trailblazer has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Forester.