2025 Subaru
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2025 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 25 - 26 MPG | 21 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 - 33 MPG | 28 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 180 - 182 hp | 265 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 - 3,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 182.7 - 183.3 in | 194.9 - 197.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 72.0 - 72.2 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.6 - 39.6 in |
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Subaru Forester than the Toyota Highlander.
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 Highlander.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Subaru Forester as you will with the Toyota Highlander, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
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 Toyota Highlander, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Subaru Forester is much slimmer than the Toyota Highlander, 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 Toyota Highlander.
Handling
The Subaru Forester has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota Highlander, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander.
Powertrain
The Subaru Forester has much lower torque than the Toyota Highlander, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Subaru Forester seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Highlander.
The Subaru Forester has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Highlander.