2025 Acura RDX vs. 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura RDX

2025 Acura
RDX

MSRP*: $44,700 to $54,450
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Picture of the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid

2025 Subaru
Forester Hybrid

MSRP*: $36,595 to $43,295
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MPG - City 21 MPG 35 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 27 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 69.1 ft3
Engine
  • 272-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 194-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 272 hp 194 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 187.4 in 183.3 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 72.0 in
Leg Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 40.0 in
Rear 37.7 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Acura RDX than the Subaru Forester Hybrid. The Subaru Forester Hybrid offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Acura RDX, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
With the Subaru Forester Hybrid, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Acura RDX, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Acura RDX will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Forester Hybrid, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Acura RDX is much wider than the Subaru Forester Hybrid, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Acura RDX, which is slightly longer than the Subaru Forester Hybrid.

Handling
The Acura RDX has a significantly larger turning radius than the Subaru Forester Hybrid, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Acura RDX will do just as well as the Subaru Forester Hybrid, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the Acura RDX greatly out-muscles the Subaru Forester Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Acura RDX does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Forester Hybrid.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura RDX and the Subaru Forester Hybrid.