2025 Ford
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2025 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 18 - 20 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 25 - 29 MPG | 28 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 300 - 400 hp | 180 - 182 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | 1,500 - 3,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 198.8 in | 182.7 - 183.3 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.9 in | 72.0 - 72.2 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in |
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 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.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Explorer than in the Subaru Forester.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Ford Explorer and the Subaru Forester.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Explorer as you will with the Subaru Forester, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
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 Ford Explorer will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Forester, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Explorer 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 Ford Explorer, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Subaru Forester.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Ford Explorer is clearly the choice over the Subaru Forester for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Explorer greatly out-muscles the Subaru Forester.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Explorer does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Forester.
Utility
The Ford Explorer offers greater seating capacity than the Subaru Forester, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.