2025 Subaru Forester vs. Crosstrek

If you’re looking for a vehicle that can handle all kinds of weather and terrain with confidence, you will want to check out the Subaru lineup. Two popular Subaru models are the Crosstrek and the Forester. These SUVs are capable, spacious, and stylish. If you had to take one home, which one should it be? Find out below when you discover their differences with the team at Hadwin-White Subaru!

2025 Subaru Crosstrek vs. Forester: Engines & Performance

One of the first considerations many drivers make when choosing their next SUV is its performance. Below, we’ve listed the engines and performance specs for the 2025 Subaru Forester vs. Crosstrek to help you make an informed decision regarding your needs:

2025 Subaru Forester

• 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® Engine: 180 hp / 178 lb-ft of torque / 1,500 pounds towing capacity
• Lineartronic® CVT w/ low shift mode (Base, Premium) or 8-speed manual mode (Sport, Limited, Touring)
• Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive

2025 Subaru Crosstrek

• 2.0L SUBARU BOXER® Engine: 152 hp / 145 lb-ft of torque / 1,500 pounds towing capacity
• 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® Engine: 182 hp / 178 lb-ft of torque / 3,500 pounds towing capacity
• Lineartronic® CVT w/ Incline Start Assist
• Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive

2025 Subaru Forester vs. Crosstrek: Capacities

All the power in the world is of little use if you don’t have a big enough cabin to carry all your passengers and their gear. Take your Myrtle Beach and Columbia adventures up a notch in a spacious and comfortable Subaru. Below, compare the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek vs. Forester interior dimensions:

2025 Subaru Forester

• Seating Capacity: Five
• Headroom w/o Moonroof (1st/2nd row): 41.2 inches / 39.6 inches 
• Headroom w/ Moonroof (1st/2nd row): 40 inches / 37.7 inches 
• Shoulder Room (1st/2nd row): 57.7 inches / 56.7 inches 
• Legroom (1st/2nd row): 43.3 inches / 39.4 inches 
• Passenger Volume (w/o / w/ Moonroof): 110.8 cubic feet / 106.6 cubic feet
• Cargo Space w/o Moonroof (Behind 2nd/1st row): 29.6 cubic feet / 74.4 cubic feet 
• Cargo Space w/ Moonroof (Behind 2nd/1st row): 27.5 cubic feet / 69.1 cubic feet 

2025 Subaru Crosstrek

• Seating capacity: Five
• Headroom w/o Moonroof (1st/2nd row): 39.8 inches / 38.0 inches
• Headroom w/ Moonroof (1st/2nd row): 38.7 inches / 38.0 inches
• Shoulder room (1st/2nd row): 56.8 inches / 55.3 inches
• Legroom (1st/2nd row): 42.9 inches / 36.5 inches
• EPA interior volume (w/o / w/ Moonroof): 100.5 cubic feet / 99.0 cubic feet
• Cargo volume (Behind 2nd/1st row): 19.9 cubic feet / 54.7 cubic feet (Base) / 20.0 cubic feet / 54.9 cubic feet (Premium, Sport, Limited, Wilderness)

Test-Drive These Subaru SUVs Near Charleston 

Reading about these vehicles is one thing. Taking them for a spin is another. So why not head on down to our Conway showroom and test-drive the Forester and the Crosstrek? Contact our team with any questions, and feel free to learn more about our family-run dealership that’s been in business for over 30 years in the meantime! 

Disclaimers (if applicable): *EPA fuel economy estimates. Actual mileage will vary with driving conditions and your vehicle’s condition.