2026 Land Rover Defender vs 2025 Subaru Forester
Overview | |
MSRP$29,995 | MSRP$63,500 |
Listings199 | Listings427 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
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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. | |
2026 Land Rover Defender Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 180 hp H4 | Engine2.0L 296 hp I4 |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower | Horsepower296 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway22 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 180 hp H4 | Engine Name2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower296 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway22 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space29.6 cu ft | Cargo Space34.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3510 lbs | Curb Weight4830 lbs |
Height68.1 in | Height77.4 in |
Length183.3 in | Length197.5 in |
Width81.2 in | Width82.9 in |
Wheelbase105.1 in | Wheelbase119.0 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload2015 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7715 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,995 | $63,500 |
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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 | 2.5L 180 hp H4 | 2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
MPG City | 26 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 22 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 180 hp H4 | 2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 22 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 29.6 cu ft | 34.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3510 lbs | 4830 lbs |
Height | 68.1 in | 77.4 in |
Length | 183.3 in | 197.5 in |
Width | 81.2 in | 82.9 in |
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 119.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 2015 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3000 lbs | 7715 lbs |
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