2025 INFINITI QX80 vs. 2025 Subaru Forester Review

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2025 INFINITI
QX80

MSRP*: $82,450 to $109,900
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2025 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $29,810 to $39,995
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MPG - City 16 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 19 - 20 MPG 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 101.0 ft3 69.1 - 74.4 ft3
Engine
  • 450-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 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 Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 450 hp 180 - 182 hp
Towing Capacity 8,500 lbs 1,500 - 3,000 lbs
Exterior Length 211.2 in 182.7 - 183.3 in
Exterior Width 83.3 in 72.0 - 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.8 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
The INFINITI QX80 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Forester, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the INFINITI QX80 and the Subaru Forester.

Convenience
The Subaru Forester requires fewer stops at the gas station than the INFINITI QX80, making it more convenient to drive.

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 INFINITI QX80 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Forester, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the INFINITI QX80 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 INFINITI QX80, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Subaru Forester.

Handling
The INFINITI QX80 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 considering towing capacity, the INFINITI QX80 is clearly the choice over the Subaru Forester for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the INFINITI QX80 greatly out-muscles the Subaru Forester.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the INFINITI QX80 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Forester.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the INFINITI QX80 more than the Subaru Forester, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the INFINITI QX80, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Subaru Forester.