2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2025 Subaru Forester Review

Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

2025 Land Rover
Range Rover Sport

MSRP*: $79,700 to $180,700
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Picture of the 2025 Subaru Forester

2025 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $29,995 to $41,595
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 MPG 28 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 69.1 - 74.4 ft3
Engine
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 454-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 523-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 542-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 626-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 180-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 626 hp 180 - 182 hp
Towing Capacity 6,614 - 7,716 lbs 1,500 - 3,000 lbs
Exterior Length 194.7 - 196.0 in 182.7 - 183.3 in
Exterior Width 80.6 in 72.0 - 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 37.8 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 38.8 in
Rear 39.0 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Forester, with comparable 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Forester, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is much wider than the Subaru Forester, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Subaru Forester.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is clearly the choice over the Subaru Forester for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport greatly out-muscles the Subaru Forester.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Forester.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Land Rover Range Rover Sport and the Subaru Forester.