2026 Genesis
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2025 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 18 - 22 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 24 - 28 MPG | 28 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 56.9 ft3 | 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 300 - 375 hp | 180 - 182 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs | 1,500 - 3,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 185.6 in | 182.7 - 183.3 in |
| Exterior Width | 75.2 in | 72.0 - 72.2 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.3 in
Rear 37.2 in |
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.6 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.1 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Forester than in the Genesis GV70, 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 Genesis GV70.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Genesis GV70 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 Genesis GV70 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Forester, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Genesis GV70 is much wider than the Subaru Forester, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
When looking at overall length, the Genesis GV70 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru Forester.
Handling
The Genesis GV70 has a larger turning radius than the Subaru Forester, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Genesis GV70 is clearly the choice over the Subaru Forester for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Genesis GV70 greatly out-muscles the Subaru Forester.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Genesis GV70 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 Genesis GV70 and the Subaru Forester.
The Genesis GV70 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Forester.