Compare the Subaru Forester vs the Competition

See How the New Subaru Forester Stacks Up Next to the Competition in Redwood City, CA

The new Subaru Forester is a well-rounded and high-performing compact SUV for Redwood City, CA, drivers. The latest models compares favorably to competing vehicles from Toyota and Hyundai thanks to its All-Wheel Drive powertrain, smooth capability, and strong standard equipment. On the inside, the Forester offers impressive cargo volume and interior space for five, making it one of the most balanced and accommodating small SUVs on the market. Visit us near Stanford, CA, and Palo Alto for an exclusive test drive!

Performance

The Subaru Forester is one of the only SUVs in its class offering standard All-Wheel Drive for all trims. Competing models such as the Hyundai Tucson and Toyota RAV4 offer Front-Wheel Drive as standard, with All-Wheel Drive available for a higher price. Even with standard All-Wheel Drive, the Subaru Forester is more affordable than both the Hyundai Tucson and Toyota RAV4 for the base model. The Forester also uses continuously variable-speed automatic transmission for smooth driving across the Bay Area, while the Tucson and RAV4 both come with standard 8-speed automatic transmission in Redwood City, CA.

Efficiency and Driving Range

The Subaru Forester is an efficient compact SUV, getting 26 MPG in the city, 33 MPG on the highway, and a combined 29 MPG. For comparison, the Hyundai Tucson maxes out at 28 MPG, with 25 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway. The Subaru Forester also has increases fuel capacity next to the Tucson and RAV4, with 16.6 gallons (14.3 for the Tucson and 14.5 for the RAV4). When it comes to driving range on a full tank, the Forester outperforms both competing SUVs:


Subaru ForesterHyundai TucsonToyota RAV4
432 miles / 548 miles (city/highway)358 / 458 miles392 / 508 miles

Interior

All three SUVs offer comfortable seating for five, but the Subaru Forester stands out for individual passenger volume. The latest Forester SUV offers more front headroom, legroom, and shoulder room than both the Hyundai Tucson and Toyota RAV4:


Subaru ForesterHyundai TucsonToyota RAV4
41.2" of headroom, 43.3" of legroom, 58.1" of shoulder room40.1" of headroom, 41.4" of legroom, 57.6" of shoulder room39.5" of headroom, 41" of legroom, 57.8" of shoulder room

Find Your New Subaru Forester in Redwood City, CA, Today!

Our Subaru Forester SUVs are built to last and engineered to provide smooth All-Wheel Drive performance in the Bay Area. Compared to popular vehicles from Hyundai and Toyota, the Subaru Forester offers smoother performance, increased passenger volume, and a more efficient drive. If you are interested in finding your Subaru Forester, visit us at Carlsen Subaru today and our team will be here to walk you through all the latest trims and packages. We look forward to working with you!

Start Shopping with Carlsen Subaru Today!

Whether you visit us from Stanford, CA, or Atherton, we are just a short drive away at Carlsen Subaru. Our team is excited to show off our new Subaru Forester SUVs, so visit our showroom on Veterans Boulevard in Redwood City, CA, today for a closer look! If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback for our team before stopping by our Subaru dealer, do not hesitate to give us a call or contact us through our website to learn more about our new SUVs and deals. Your new Subaru SUV is waiting for you in Redwood City, and our team is excited to help you find it!


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