2025 Subaru Forester vs 2024 Nissan Pathfinder
Overview | |
MSRP$36,650 | MSRP$29,995 |
Listings197 | Listings99 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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2024 Nissan Pathfinder 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 | |
Engine3.5L 284 hp V6 | Engine2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower284 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City20 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 284 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Torque259 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower284 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.6 cu ft | Cargo Space29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4317 lbs | Curb Weight3510 lbs |
Height70.9 in | Height68.1 in |
Length197.7 in | Length183.3 in |
Width77.9 in | Width81.2 in |
Wheelbase114.2 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload1583 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,650 | $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 | 3.5L 284 hp V6 | 2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 284 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
MPG City | 20 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 284 hp V6 | 2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Torque | 259 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | |
Horsepower | 284 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.6 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4317 lbs | 3510 lbs |
Height | 70.9 in | 68.1 in |
Length | 197.7 in | 183.3 in |
Width | 77.9 in | 81.2 in |
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1583 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 3000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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