2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs. 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar

MSRP*: $61,500 to $78,400
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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 - 22 MPG 35 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 70.1 ft3 69.1 ft3
Engine
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 394-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 194-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 247 - 394 hp 194 hp
Towing Capacity 5,291 - 5,511 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 188.9 in 183.3 in
Exterior Width 80.3 in 72.0 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 38.2 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 backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Forester Hybrid than in the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Subaru Forester Hybrid will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Land Rover Range Rover Velar 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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Forester Hybrid, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Range Rover Velar 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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, which is slightly longer than the Subaru Forester Hybrid.

Handling
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar 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
When considering towing capacity, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is clearly the choice over the Subaru Forester Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has a little more horsepower than the Subaru Forester Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar 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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and the Subaru Forester Hybrid. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Land Rover Range Rover Velar as you will in the Subaru Forester Hybrid.