2025 Nissan
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2025 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 27 - 28 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 34 - 35 MPG | 32 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 50.1 - 60.0 ft3 | 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 141 hp | 180 - 182 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 1,500 - 3,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 171.9 in | 182.7 - 183.3 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.9 in | 72.0 - 72.2 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.7 in
Rear 34.5 in |
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.5 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 Nissan Kicks, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Subaru Forester offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Nissan Kicks, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
Convenience
With the Subaru Forester, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Nissan Kicks, 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). Clearly, the Nissan Kicks is a better financial choice over the Subaru Forester, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
The Nissan Kicks is a little narrower than the Subaru Forester, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
If you go with the Nissan Kicks, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Forester.
Handling
The Nissan Kicks has the same turning radius as the Subaru Forester, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Nissan Kicks has a lot less horsepower than the Subaru Forester.
Powertrain
The Nissan Kicks 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 Kicks and the Subaru Forester.
The Nissan Kicks has less cargo space than the Subaru Forester, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.