2026 Subaru Crosstrek vs 2026 Subaru Forester
Published figures side by side. Rows where our sources have no value for a vehicle read “Not available”. Configurations differ within a model year, so ranges are shown where they apply.
| Specification | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek | 2026 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI), 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI; Hybrid) | Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI), 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI; Hybrid) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel type | Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid | Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid |
| Transmission and drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Gears | 6 to 8 | 6 to 8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel economy and range | ||
| Combined | 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) | 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) |
| City | 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) | 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) |
| Highway | 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) | 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) |