2025 Nissan ARIYA vs. 2025 Subaru Forester Review

Picture of the 2025 Nissan ARIYA

2025 Nissan
ARIYA

MSRP*: $39,770 to $54,370
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Picture of the 2025 Subaru Forester

2025 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $29,995 to $40,295
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MPG - City Info not available 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 59.7 ft3 69.1 - 74.4 ft3
Engine
  • 214-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 238-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 335-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 389-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 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 All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 214 - 389 hp 180 - 182 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 1,500 - 3,000 lbs
Exterior Length 182.9 in 182.7 - 183.3 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 72.0 - 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 37.9 - 39.6 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.3 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Forester than in the Nissan ARIYA, 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 Nissan ARIYA.

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

Dimensions
Since the Nissan ARIYA 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 Nissan ARIYA takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru Forester.

Handling
The Nissan ARIYA has the same turning radius as the Subaru Forester, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Nissan ARIYA has a little more horsepower than the Subaru Forester.

Powertrain
The Nissan ARIYA has much lower torque than the Subaru Forester, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Nissan ARIYA and the Subaru Forester. The Nissan ARIYA has less cargo space than the Subaru Forester, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.