2025 Subaru Forester vs. 2025 Volvo EX90 Review

Picture of the 2025 Subaru Forester

2025 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $29,995 to $41,595
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Picture of the 2025 Volvo EX90

2025 Volvo
EX90

MSRP*: $79,995 to $89,845
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 28 - 33 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 67.6 ft3
Engine
  • 180-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 402-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 509-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 180 - 182 hp 402 - 509 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 3,000 lbs 4,850 lbs
Exterior Length 182.7 - 183.3 in 198.3 in
Exterior Width 72.0 - 72.2 in 77.3 in
Leg Room Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.5 in
Head Room Front 40.0 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.6 - 39.6 in
Front 44.2 in
Rear 41.6 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
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Subaru Forester than the Volvo EX90. The Volvo EX90 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Subaru Forester.

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 EX90, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Subaru Forester is much slimmer than the Volvo EX90, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Subaru Forester, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volvo EX90.

Handling
The Subaru Forester has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volvo EX90, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volvo EX90 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 EX90.

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 EX90.

Utility
The Subaru Forester has less seating than the Volvo EX90, making the Volvo EX90 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Subaru Forester as you will in the Volvo EX90.