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Subaru Crosstrek vs Subaru Forester

Subaru Crosstrek vs. Subaru Forester

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Subaru Crosstrek

$492

Average Annual

Repair Cost

Subaru Forester

$632

Average Annual

Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

Excellent

The Subaru Crosstrek Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 1st out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $492 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the Crosstrek is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.

Above Average

The Subaru Forester Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 21st out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $632 which means it has average ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.

Cost

Average annual repairs total

$492

inexpensive

expensive

$632

inexpensive

expensive

Frequency

Average annual repair shop visits

0.13

not often

very often

0.37

not often

very often

Severity

Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent

not urgent

urgent

13%

not urgent

urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

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8 known problems

5 known recalls

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“This is a fantastic well rounded car - it comes with enough storage space for almost any situation and the all wheel drive gives it greatly improved handling compared with anything else in it's...”

“This is a fantastic well rounded car - it comes with enough storage space for almost any...”

1144 known problems

95 known recalls

Vehicle Comparison Rundown

The Subaru Forester and the Subaru Crosstrek are two SUVs from the same carmaker. The Forester is a compact, two-row SUV, while the Subaru Crosstrek is a compact two-row, car-based, five-door hatchback SUV. Both the Forester and the Crosstrek come with standard all-wheel drive.

The engine choices between the Subaru Forester and the Subaru Crosstrek vary. The Forester has a standard engine with 170 horsepower, and an optional engine with 250 horsepower. The car-based Crosstrek has a single engine choice, with an output of 152 horsepower. Forester wins on power, in both amount and choices.

Cargo capacity is one more major difference between these two Subaru vehicles. The Forester gives you 74.7 cubic feet of space with the rear seats folded. The Subaru Crosstrek, with its sloping hatchback roofline, has a total of 55.3 cubic feet behind the front row. That’s a big advantage for the Forester.

The choice between the Subaru Forester and the Subaru Crosstrek is mainly about how much space you need inside the vehicle. If you have a family, or need to carry larger loads on a regular basis, the Forester makes more sense. But if a smaller vehicle will suit your needs just as well, go with the Crosstrek. Otherwise, there’s not much difference between them, in off-road capability, price or even fuel economy.

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