2024 Ford Edge vs. 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford Edge

2024 Ford
Edge

MSRP*: $38,465 to $47,205
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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 19 - 21 MPG 35 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 73.4 ft3 69.1 ft3
Engine
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 335-hp, 2.7-liter, V6 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 250 - 335 hp 194 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 3,500 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 188.8 in 183.3 in
Exterior Width 75.9 in 72.0 in
Leg Room Front 42.6 in
Rear 40.6 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 40.3 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Edge than in the Subaru Forester Hybrid. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Ford Edge and the Subaru Forester Hybrid.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Edge as you will with the Subaru Forester Hybrid, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Ford Edge is somewhat more expensive than the Subaru Forester Hybrid.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Edge 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 Ford Edge, which is slightly longer than the Subaru Forester Hybrid.

Handling
The Ford Edge 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 Ford Edge will do just as well as the Subaru Forester Hybrid, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Ford Edge has a little more horsepower than the Subaru Forester Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Edge 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 Ford Edge and the Subaru Forester Hybrid. The Ford Edge has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Subaru Forester Hybrid.