Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Subaru Forester Hybrid
Overview | |
Years produced2015-Present | Years produced2025-Present |
MSRP$36,230 | MSRP$36,595 |
Listings6559 | Listings7871 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA delivers on all thing things a subcompact SUV is supposed to do. It’s cute, compact (but not cramped), and easily maneuverable. The new, eighth-generation GLA gives customers a lot of what they expect but also lacks the refinement of other Mercedes models. | |
Reviews SummarySubaru may as well be the automotive mascot of the Pacific Northwest and the Northeast, thanks to the ability of models such as the Subaru Outback and the Ascent to conquer challenging conditions. The redesigned 2025 Subaru Forester reinforces those advantages, and this time around, a new Forester Hybrid model adds efficiency as another plus, along with more power and a few extra features. It’s due to be followed by the smaller Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid in fall 2025. Verdict: A more efficient version of Subaru's rugged and evergreen compact SUV. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 221 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 194 hp H4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.1 kWh |
MPG City25 | MPG City35 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 194 hp H4 Hybrid |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.1 kWh |
MPG City25 | MPG City35 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space27.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3384 lbs | Curb Weight3873 lbs |
Height63.5 in | Height68.1 in |
Length173.6 in | Length183.3 in |
Width79.5 in | Width81.2 in |
Wheelbase107.4 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2015-Present | 2025-Present |
MSRP | $36,230 | $36,595 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA delivers on all thing things a subcompact SUV is supposed to do. It’s cute, compact (but not cramped), and easily maneuverable. The new, eighth-generation GLA gives customers a lot of what they expect but also lacks the refinement of other Mercedes models. | Subaru may as well be the automotive mascot of the Pacific Northwest and the Northeast, thanks to the ability of models such as the Subaru Outback and the Ascent to conquer challenging conditions. The redesigned 2025 Subaru Forester reinforces those advantages, and this time around, a new Forester Hybrid model adds efficiency as another plus, along with more power and a few extra features. It’s due to be followed by the smaller Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid in fall 2025. Verdict: A more efficient version of Subaru's rugged and evergreen compact SUV. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 221 hp I4 | 2.5L 194 hp H4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.1 kWh | |
MPG City | 25 | 35 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 221 hp I4 | 2.5L 194 hp H4 Hybrid |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.1 kWh | |
MPG City | 25 | 35 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 27.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3384 lbs | 3873 lbs |
Height | 63.5 in | 68.1 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 183.3 in |
Width | 79.5 in | 81.2 in |
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 105.1 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |
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