2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV vs. 2025 Subaru Forester Review

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2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander PHEV

MSRP*: $40,345 to $50,345
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2025 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $29,810 to $39,995
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MPG - City Info not available 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 64.3 ft3 69.1 - 74.4 ft3
Engine
  • 248-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 180-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 248 hp 180 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 1,500 - 3,000 lbs
Exterior Length 185.4 in 182.7 - 183.3 in
Exterior Width 84.4 in 72.0 - 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.8 - 40.6 in
Rear 37.4 - 39.1 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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Forester, with comparable head- and legroom. The Subaru Forester offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Forester, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru Forester.

Handling
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 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 Outlander PHEV will do just as well as the Subaru Forester, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV greatly out-muscles the Subaru Forester.

Powertrain
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has much lower torque than the Subaru Forester, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offers greater seating capacity than the Subaru Forester, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has less cargo space than the Subaru Forester, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.