2025 Subaru Forester vs. 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric Review

Picture of the 2025 Subaru Forester

2025 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $29,810 to $39,995
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Picture of the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

2024 Volvo
XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

MSRP*: $52,450 to $60,550
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 32 - 33 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 57.5 ft3
Engine
  • 180-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 248-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 402-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 180 hp 248 - 402 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 3,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 182.7 - 183.3 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 72.0 - 72.2 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 40.0 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.6 - 39.6 in
Front 37.6 in
Rear 38.3 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 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. 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 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

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). Clearly, the Subaru Forester is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Subaru Forester is much slimmer than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. 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 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Handling
The Subaru Forester has a smaller turning radius than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is clearly the choice over the Subaru Forester for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Subaru Forester has a lot less horsepower than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Subaru Forester does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Subaru Forester and the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. The Subaru Forester has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.