2023 FIAT 500X vs. 2024 Subaru Forester Review

Picture of the 2023 FIAT 500X

2023 FIAT
500X

MSRP*: $30,245 to $33,275
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2024 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $27,095 to $37,395
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MPG - City 24 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 MPG 28 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 39.8 ft3 69.1 - 74.2 ft3
Engine
  • 177-hp, 1.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 177 hp 182 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 1,500 - 3,000 lbs
Exterior Length 167.2 in 182.7 in
Exterior Width 70.7 in 71.5 - 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 34.8 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.8 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 FIAT 500X, 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 FIAT 500X.

Convenience
With the Subaru Forester, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the FIAT 500X, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the FIAT 500X will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Forester.

Dimensions
The FIAT 500X 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 FIAT 500X, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Forester.

Handling
The FIAT 500X 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 FIAT 500X is clearly the choice over the Subaru Forester for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the FIAT 500X and the Subaru Forester.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the FIAT 500X transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Subaru Forester.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the FIAT 500X and the Subaru Forester. The FIAT 500X has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Forester.