Subaru Forester
 vs. The Competition
Vehicle Comparison
| Â | 2024 Subaru Forester | 2024 Honda CR-V | 2024 Toyota RAV-4 |
| Warranty | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 26 / 33 MPG | 27 / 32 MPG | 27 / 33 MPG |
| Engine Power | 182 hp @ 5,800 rpm | 190 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 203 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
| Engine Torque | 176 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm | 179 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm |
| Engine Configuration | Flat 4 | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Transmission | Continuously variable-speed automatic | Continuously variable-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drivetrain | All wheel drive | All wheel drive | All wheel drive |
Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V & Toyota RAV4
The Subaru Forester slots in as a compact SUV that manages to combine a rare blend of tech, comfort, and performance offerings. If you're in the market for a new compact SUV that ensures capability and convenience to take on modern driving needs, then the Subaru Forester makes for an excellent model to consider. Our selection of new Subaru Forester models is ready to help address everything from daily commuting to family hauling, and many other needs beyond.
Performance
The Subaru Forester keeps things simple in the performance realm by offering a single, dynamic powertrain across all trim levels. This engine is a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder that makes 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque. This engine works with a continuously variable transmission while also coming with standard symmetrical all-wheel drive.
Subaru Forester Wilderness TrimFor those interested in an especially adventure-ready version of the Subaru Forester, there's the Subaru Forester Wilderness. The Subaru Forester Wilderness offers a host of additional performance features to help boost adventuring capability. The Subaru Forester Wilderness comes with all-terrain tires, increased ground clearance, a front skid plate, water-resistant seating surfaces, and enhanced maximum towing capacity.
Standard Interior Features
The Subaru Forester doesn't skimp on standard interior features. The entry-level Base trim comes with cloth upholstery, automatic climate control, seating for five, and a roomy rear cargo storage area. The Premium trim takes things up a notch by offering a panoramic sunroof, tinted rear windows, a power adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and push-button start. The Sport trim comes with black/orange interior accents. The Limited trim fits in towards the top of the trim lineup, offering dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, and a power liftgate. The Touring trim comes with heated rear outboard seats, a heated steering wheel, and a power adjustable passenger seat.
Standard Technology
The Subaru Forester makes staying connected while on the go an absolute breeze thanks to a robust set of modern tech features. The Base trim of the Subaru Forester comes with a 4-speaker audio system, a 6.5-inch touchscreen display, and satellite radio. The Premium trim comes with a 6-speaker audio system while the Touring trim comes with a 9-speaker Harman Kardon audio system and an integrated navigation system.
Modern Versatility
The Subaru Forester ensures an unmatched set of standard performance features thanks to a well-rounded set of standard features. Many other compact SUVs pass over all-wheel drive as a standard offering. The Subaru Forester goes beyond, to offer symmetrical all-wheel drive as a standard feature. Paired with the slick 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, the Subaru Forester manages impressive versatility to handle much more than just endless highways. The Subaru Forester is capable of handling most back roads and adverse road conditions. If you're looking for a compact SUV that's well-suited to more than city streets, then the Subaru Forester makes for an excellent model to consider.
Subaru EyeSight Suite
All trim levels of the Subaru Forester come equipped with a suite of driver assistance features to help boost driving confidence on busy highways and city streets. All trim levels of the Subaru Forester come standard with the EyeSight suite. This driver assistance suite offers adaptive cruise control, forward collision mitigation, lane departure warning and lane keeping assistance. Additional driver assistance features can be had via upper trims. The Sport trim, for instance, adds blind spot warning with rear cross traffic warning and evasive steering assistance.
Advanced Subaru Safety
Installed in every Forester model are advanced active safety features called EyeSight®. With this bundle, drivers will receive Automatic Emergency Steering, Adaptive Cruise Control, and DriverFocus® (a Distraction Mitigation System), thus allowing motorists to feel confident that they and their passengers are protected.
IIHS & NHTSA Ratings
When tested, the Subaru Forester passed with flying colors. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Association (NHTSA), the Subaru Forester received its highest market in every category, from driver safety to passenger and side safety, and it tops their rating.
But NHTSA is the only outlet that thinks this. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Subaru Forester is, in their estimates, one of the safest models out there. In their testing, they found the Forester has quality safety features that allow it to avoid collisions even at 25 mph.
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