2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs. 2025 Subaru Forester Review

Picture of the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

2024 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross

MSRP*: $26,345 to $31,145
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Picture of the 2025 Subaru Forester

2025 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $29,810 to $39,995
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MPG - City 25 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 28 MPG 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 50.1 ft3 69.1 - 74.4 ft3
Engine
  • 152-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 180-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 152 hp 180 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 1,500 - 3,000 lbs
Exterior Length 179.0 in 182.7 - 183.3 in
Exterior Width 71.1 in 72.0 - 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.1 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.5 in
Rear 37.3 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Forester than in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.

Convenience
With the Subaru Forester, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Forester.

Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 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. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is slightly shorter than the Subaru Forester, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will do just as well as the Subaru Forester, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a little less horsepower than the Subaru Forester.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and the Subaru Forester. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Forester.