2024 GMC Terrain vs. 2025 Subaru Forester Review

Picture of the 2024 GMC Terrain

2024 GMC
Terrain

MSRP*: $28,700 to $38,600
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2025 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $29,695 to $39,995
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MPG - City 23 - 24 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.3 ft3 69.1 - 74.4 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 180-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 180 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 182.3 in 183.3 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 72.0 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.7 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 40.0 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.7 - 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 GMC Terrain offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Subaru Forester. 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 GMC Terrain.

Convenience
With the Subaru Forester, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the GMC Terrain, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the GMC Terrain will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Forester.

Dimensions
The GMC Terrain is about the same width as the Subaru Forester. When looking at overall length, the GMC Terrain takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru Forester.

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

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the GMC Terrain and the Subaru Forester.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the GMC Terrain 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 GMC Terrain and the Subaru Forester. The GMC Terrain has less cargo space than the Subaru Forester, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.