2025 INFINITI QX60 vs. 2025 Subaru Forester Review

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2025 INFINITI
QX60

MSRP*: $50,200 to $66,150
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2025 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $29,810 to $39,995
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MPG - City 22 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 27 - 28 MPG 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 75.4 ft3 69.1 - 74.4 ft3
Engine
  • 268-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 180-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 268 hp 180 - 182 hp
Towing Capacity 6,000 lbs 1,500 - 3,000 lbs
Exterior Length 198.2 in 182.7 - 183.3 in
Exterior Width 78.0 in 72.0 - 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 42.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.5 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Forester than in the INFINITI QX60, 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 INFINITI QX60 and the Subaru Forester.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the INFINITI QX60 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). The INFINITI QX60 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Forester, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the INFINITI QX60 is much wider than the Subaru Forester, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the INFINITI QX60, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Subaru Forester.

Handling
The INFINITI QX60 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 INFINITI QX60 is clearly the choice over the Subaru Forester for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the INFINITI QX60 greatly out-muscles the Subaru Forester.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the INFINITI QX60 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Forester.

Utility
The INFINITI QX60 offers greater seating capacity than the Subaru Forester, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The INFINITI QX60 has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Subaru Forester.