2024 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2024 Subaru Forester Review

Picture of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

2024 Subaru
Crosstrek

MSRP*: $25,195 to $32,195
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Picture of the 2024 Subaru Forester

2024 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $27,095 to $37,395
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MPG - City 26 - 27 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 33 - 34 MPG 28 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.7 - 54.9 ft3 69.1 - 74.2 ft3
Engine
  • 152-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 152 - 182 hp 182 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 3,500 lbs 1,500 - 3,000 lbs
Exterior Length 176.4 in 182.7 in
Exterior Width 70.9 - 71.7 in 71.5 - 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 in
Rear 36.5 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 40.2 - 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 Subaru Crosstrek, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Subaru Crosstrek and the Subaru Forester.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Subaru Crosstrek 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Subaru Crosstrek will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Forester.

Dimensions
The Subaru Crosstrek is about the same width as the Subaru Forester. The Subaru Crosstrek is slightly shorter than the Subaru Forester, which may make it easier to park.

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

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Subaru Crosstrek will do just as well as the Subaru Forester, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Subaru Crosstrek and the Subaru Forester.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Subaru Crosstrek and the Subaru Forester are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Subaru Crosstrek and the Subaru Forester. The Subaru Crosstrek has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Forester.