Mazda Tribute vs Subaru Forester
Overview | |
MSRP$20,555 | MSRP$29,695 |
Average price | Average price$20,499 |
Listings81 | Listings9467 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
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 than redoing it. 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 | |
Engine2.5L 171 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower171 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City23 | MPG City |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 171 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Torque171 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower171 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall3 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall3 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length35.0 in | Bed Length |
Cargo Space31.4 cu ft | Cargo Space29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3272 lbs | Curb Weight3510 lbs |
Height67.9 in | Height68.1 in |
Length174.9 in | Length183.3 in |
Width81.3 in | Width81.2 in |
Wheelbase103.1 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload1048 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Standard Payload1067 lbs | Standard Payload |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity150 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $20,555 | $29,695 |
Average price | $20,499 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.2 | 4.4 |
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 than redoing it. 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 171 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 171 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 23 | |
MPG Highway | 28 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 171 hp I4 | 2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Torque | 171 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 171 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | |
MPG Highway | 28 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 3 | |
Side Crash Overall | 3 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 35.0 in | |
Cargo Space | 31.4 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3272 lbs | 3510 lbs |
Height | 67.9 in | 68.1 in |
Length | 174.9 in | 183.3 in |
Width | 81.3 in | 81.2 in |
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1048 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Standard Payload | 1067 lbs | |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 3000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 150 lbs | |
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