2024 Buick Envision vs. 2025 Subaru Forester Review

Picture of the 2024 Buick Envision

2024 Buick
Envision

MSRP*: $35,900 to $47,000
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2025 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $29,695 to $39,995
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MPG - City 22 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 MPG 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 52.7 ft3 69.1 - 74.4 ft3
Engine
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 180-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 228 hp 180 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 182.7 in 183.3 in
Exterior Width 74.1 in 72.0 in
Leg Room Front 40.4 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.9 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 Buick Envision 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 Buick Envision.

Convenience
The Subaru Forester requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Buick Envision, 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 Buick Envision is somewhat more expensive than the Subaru Forester.

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

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

Performance
The Buick Envision has a little more horsepower than the Subaru Forester.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Buick Envision 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 Buick Envision and the Subaru Forester. The Buick Envision has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Forester.