2026 GMC
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2025 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 19 - 20 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 24 - 27 MPG | 28 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 97.5 ft3 | 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| 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 | 204.0 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 41.2 - 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.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Acadia than in the Subaru Forester.
The GMC Acadia will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Subaru Forester.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Forester, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Subaru Forester.
Handling
The GMC Acadia has a significantly larger turning radius than the Subaru Forester, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Acadia greatly out-muscles the Subaru Forester.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the GMC Acadia does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Forester.
Utility
The GMC Acadia offers greater seating capacity than the Subaru Forester, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
With the GMC Acadia, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Subaru Forester.