2025 Subaru
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2025 Volvo
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| MPG - City | 35 MPG | Info not available |
| MPG - Hwy | 34 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 69.1 ft3 | 64.1 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 194 hp | 455 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 183.3 in | 195.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 72.0 in | 79.1 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 37.7 in |
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.5 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.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Forester Hybrid than in the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid.
The Subaru Forester Hybrid will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid.
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). Clearly, the Subaru Forester Hybrid is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Subaru Forester Hybrid is much slimmer than the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Subaru Forester Hybrid, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid.
Handling
The Subaru Forester Hybrid has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid is clearly the choice over the Subaru Forester Hybrid for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Subaru Forester Hybrid has a lot less horsepower than the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Subaru Forester Hybrid does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid.
Utility
The Subaru Forester Hybrid has less seating than the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid, making the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Subaru Forester Hybrid has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid.