2025 Subaru Forester vs. 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Review

Picture of the 2025 Subaru Forester

2025 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $29,810 to $39,995
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross

2024 Toyota
Corolla Cross

MSRP*: $23,860 to $29,385
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG 29 - 31 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 33 MPG 31 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 180-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 169-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 180 hp 169 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 3,000 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 182.7 - 183.3 in 176.1 in
Exterior Width 72.0 - 72.2 in 71.9 in
Leg Room Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 42.9 in
Rear 32.0 in
Head Room Front 40.0 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.6 - 39.6 in
Front 38.6 in
Rear 39.0 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Forester than in the Toyota Corolla Cross. The Subaru Forester will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Convenience
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the Subaru Forester, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Toyota Corolla Cross.

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 Subaru Forester will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Toyota Corolla Cross, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The Subaru Forester is about the same width as the Toyota Corolla Cross. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Subaru Forester, which is slightly longer than the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Handling
The Subaru Forester has the same turning radius as the Toyota Corolla Cross, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Subaru Forester will do just as well as the Toyota Corolla Cross, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Subaru Forester has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Subaru Forester transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Subaru Forester and the Toyota Corolla Cross.