2024 MINI Countryman vs 2025 Subaru Forester
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MSRP$32,650 | MSRP$29,995 |
Listings25 | Listings150 |
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User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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2024 MINI Countryman Reviews SummaryThe new MINI Countryman arrives next year and we know at least one version of the 2025 Countryman will be electric, if not all of them. In the meantime, the 2024 MINI Countryman enters its eighth year in second-generation spec. Three gas-powered variants are offered in addition to the Cooper SE plug-in hybrid. | |
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 | |
Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City26 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine Name2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway32 | 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 Space17.6 cu ft | Cargo Space29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3444 lbs | Curb Weight3510 lbs |
Height61.3 in | Height68.1 in |
Length169.7 in | Length183.3 in |
Width78.8 in | Width81.2 in |
Wheelbase105.1 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload820 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity3000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,650 | $29,995 |
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Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The new MINI Countryman arrives next year and we know at least one version of the 2025 Countryman will be electric, if not all of them. In the meantime, the 2024 MINI Countryman enters its eighth year in second-generation spec. Three gas-powered variants are offered in addition to the Cooper SE plug-in hybrid. | 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 | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | |
MPG City | 26 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm | |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 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 | 17.6 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3444 lbs | 3510 lbs |
Height | 61.3 in | 68.1 in |
Length | 169.7 in | 183.3 in |
Width | 78.8 in | 81.2 in |
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 820 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3000 lbs | |
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