2020 Subaru Forester vs 2021 Toyota Highlander
Overview | |
MSRP$24,495 | MSRP$35,085 |
Listings49 | Listings109 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
2020 Subaru Forester Reviews Summary | |
2021 Toyota Highlander Reviews SummaryToyota hardly needs any help selling three-row Highlanders. It already sits close to the top of the sales charts for its segment, and few vehicles carry the name recognition as the Highlander, which enters into its 20th year of production. But the three-row marketplace is a competitive one, and even after a 2020 redesign, Toyota would be foolish to rest on its laurels. As such, the Highlander enters this year with additional safety-feature technology listed as standard equipment. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine Name3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space35.4 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3449 lbs | Curb Weight4145 lbs |
Height67.5 in | Height68.1 in |
Length182.1 in | Length194.9 in |
Width80.9 in | Width76.0 in |
Wheelbase105.1 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload1442 lbs | Maximum Payload1685 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,495 | $35,085 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Toyota hardly needs any help selling three-row Highlanders. It already sits close to the top of the sales charts for its segment, and few vehicles carry the name recognition as the Highlander, which enters into its 20th year of production. But the three-row marketplace is a competitive one, and even after a 2020 redesign, Toyota would be foolish to rest on its laurels. As such, the Highlander enters this year with additional safety-feature technology listed as standard equipment. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | 295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | 295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 35.4 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3449 lbs | 4145 lbs |
Height | 67.5 in | 68.1 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 194.9 in |
Width | 80.9 in | 76.0 in |
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1442 lbs | 1685 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |

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