2025 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2025 Subaru Forester Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse

2025 Chevrolet
Traverse

MSRP*: $40,600 to $55,900
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2025 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $29,810 to $39,995
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MPG - City Info not available 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 97.6 ft3 69.1 - 74.4 ft3
Engine
  • 328-hp, 2.5-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 Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 328 hp 180 - 182 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 - 3,000 lbs
Exterior Length 204.5 - 204.7 in 182.7 - 183.3 in
Exterior Width 79.6 - 80.0 in 72.0 - 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 40.7 - 42.6 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.0 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Chevrolet Traverse than in the Subaru Forester. The Chevrolet Traverse will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Subaru Forester.

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 Chevrolet Traverse will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Forester, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Traverse is much wider than the Subaru Forester, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Chevrolet Traverse, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Subaru Forester.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Traverse greatly out-muscles the Subaru Forester.

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

Utility
The Chevrolet Traverse offers greater seating capacity than the Subaru Forester, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Chevrolet Traverse, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Subaru Forester.