2024 Acura RDX vs 2025 Subaru Forester
Overview | |
MSRP$44,350 | MSRP$29,995 |
Listings125 | Listings136 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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2024 Acura RDX Reviews Summary | |
2025 Subaru Forester Reviews SummaryThe Forester is one of Subaru's top sellers and one of the more popular compact crossovers in its segment as well, so it's hard to blame the automaker for not wanting to mess with a working formula. They seem to have focused more on refining an already popular car than creating a new car. In fact, the most obvious updates are to the vehicle's looks, which many would argue are inconsequential—but that's not a criticism. Verdict: The 2025 Subaru Forester improves on the outgoing version with a better-equipped base model, more advanced tech and safety offerings, and a blessedly quieter cabin. If it's not the most beautiful crossover we've ever seen, well, at least that's authentic to the Forester brand. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 272 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City21 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 272 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Torque280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space29.5 cu ft | Cargo Space29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4014 lbs | Curb Weight3510 lbs |
Height65.7 in | Height68.1 in |
Length187.4 in | Length183.3 in |
Width74.8 in | Width81.2 in |
Wheelbase108.3 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload1013 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $44,350 | $29,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Forester is one of Subaru's top sellers and one of the more popular compact crossovers in its segment as well, so it's hard to blame the automaker for not wanting to mess with a working formula. They seem to have focused more on refining an already popular car than creating a new car. In fact, the most obvious updates are to the vehicle's looks, which many would argue are inconsequential—but that's not a criticism. Verdict: The 2025 Subaru Forester improves on the outgoing version with a better-equipped base model, more advanced tech and safety offerings, and a blessedly quieter cabin. If it's not the most beautiful crossover we've ever seen, well, at least that's authentic to the Forester brand. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 272 hp I4 | 2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 272 hp I4 | 2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | |
Horsepower | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 29.5 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4014 lbs | 3510 lbs |
Height | 65.7 in | 68.1 in |
Length | 187.4 in | 183.3 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 81.2 in |
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1013 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 3000 lbs |
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