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2025 Subaru Forester Base
2024 Volkswagen Taos S FWD
8.6 / 10
$23,995 Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1 / 10
Sub-Model Forester Sub-Model Taos
Make Subaru Make Volkswagen
Model Forester Model Taos
Model Year 2025 Subaru Forester Model Year 2024 Volkswagen Taos
Year 2025 Year 2024
Engine 2.5L Flat 4 Gas Engine 1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission CVT Automatic Transmission 8-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 180 hp Horsepower 158 hp
Torque 178 lb-ft Torque 184 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Maximum Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs Maximum Towing Capacity N/A
MSRP N/A MSRP $23,995
City N/A City 28 MPG
Highway N/A Highway 36 MPG
Combined N/A Combined 31 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity N/A Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City N/A Cruising Range City 369.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway N/A Cruising Range Highway 475.2 miles
Steering Type N/A Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter N/A Turning Diameter 37.6 ft
Wheels Type N/A Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension N/A Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension N/A Rear Suspension Torsion Beam
Head-Up Display N/A Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System N/A Navigation System Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls N/A Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate N/A Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) N/A Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control N/A Adaptive Cruise Control Standard
Automatic Parking N/A Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control N/A Climate Control Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s) N/A Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) N/A Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control N/A Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate N/A Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) N/A Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s) N/A Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel N/A Heated Steering Wheel Standard
Keyless Start N/A Keyless Start Standard
Keyless Entry N/A Keyless Entry Standard
A/C N/A A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C N/A Multi-Zone A/C Not Available
Rear A/C N/A Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat N/A Power Driver Seat Not Available
Power Passenger Seat N/A Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start N/A Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release N/A Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory N/A Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage N/A Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener N/A Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics N/A Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics N/A Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats N/A Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats N/A Cloth Seats Standard
Leather Seats N/A Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel N/A Leather Steering Wheel Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats N/A Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats N/A Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim N/A Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof N/A Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio N/A HD Radio Not Available
Satellite Radio N/A Satellite Radio Not Available
MP3 Player N/A MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input N/A Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection N/A Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System N/A Premium Sound System Not Available
Entertainment System N/A Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage N/A Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration N/A Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot N/A WiFi Hotspot Standard
Curb Weight N/A Curb Weight 3,181 lbs
Ground Clearance N/A Ground Clearance 6.4 in
Wheelbase N/A Wheelbase 105.9 in
Front Wheel Size N/A Front Wheel Size 17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size N/A Rear Wheel Size 17" x 7"
Front Tire N/A Front Tire P215/55HR17
Rear Tire N/A Rear Tire P215/55HR17
Front Width N/A Front Width 61.9 in
Max Width N/A Max Width 72.5 in
Height N/A Height 64.4 in
Length N/A Length 175.8 in
Front Seat Headroom N/A Front Seat Headroom 40.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room N/A Front Seat Shoulder Room 56.5 in
Front Seat Leg Room N/A Front Seat Leg Room 40.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom N/A Rear Seat Headroom 39.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room N/A Rear Seat Shoulder Room 55.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room N/A Rear Seat Leg Room 37.9 in