2024 Cadillac XT4 vs. 2025 Subaru Forester Review

Picture of the 2024 Cadillac XT4

2024 Cadillac
XT4

MSRP*: $37,895 to $44,495
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2025 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $29,810 to $39,995
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MPG - City 22 - 23 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 30 MPG 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 48.9 ft3 69.1 - 74.4 ft3
Engine
  • 235-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, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 235 hp 180 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 1,500 - 3,000 lbs
Exterior Length 181.1 in 182.7 - 183.3 in
Exterior Width 76.7 in 72.0 - 72.2 in
Leg Room Front info not available
Rear 39.5 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 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
The Cadillac XT4 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Forester, with comparable 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 Cadillac XT4.

Convenience
The Subaru Forester requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Cadillac XT4, 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 Cadillac XT4 is somewhat more expensive than the Subaru Forester.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac XT4 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 Cadillac XT4 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru Forester.

Handling
The Cadillac XT4 has a larger turning radius than the Subaru Forester, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Cadillac XT4 is clearly the choice over the Subaru Forester for pulling heavy loads. The Cadillac XT4 has a little more horsepower than the Subaru Forester.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Cadillac XT4 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 Cadillac XT4 and the Subaru Forester. The Cadillac XT4 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Forester.