Compare the Subaru Forester 2025 Premier AWD VS Subaru Forester 2023 CVT

Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
MSRP: 44995$
MSRP: 30995$
Features
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Body
Suv
Suv
Doors
4
4
Fuel
Gasoline Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Transmission
CVT w/OD
CVT w/OD
Engine
2.5L DI Subaru Boxer 4-Cyl 16V DOHC w/VVT
2.5L DI Subaru Boxer 4-Cyl 16V DOHC w/VVT
Transmission
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.56
-
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.70
3.70
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.07 - 0.94
3.60 - 0.75
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.38
3.69
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.73
0.56
Trans Description Cont.
CVT w/OD
CVT w/OD
Trans Type
8
7
Vehicle
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
EPA Classification
Small SUV 4WD
Small SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
Front Head Room
40 (in)
41.2 (in)
Front Hip Room
54.7 (in)
54.5 (in)
Front Leg Room
43.3 (in)
43.3 (in)
Front Shoulder Room
57.7 (in)
58.1 (in)
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Passenger Volume
106.6 (ft³)
111.6 (ft³)
Second Head Room
37.7 (in)
39.6 (in)
Second Hip Room
53.7 (in)
53.5 (in)
Second Leg Room
39.4 (in)
39.4 (in)
Second Shoulder Room
56.7 (in)
57.2 (in)
Weight Information
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
Base Curb Weight
3664 (lbs)
3474 (lbs)
Total Option Weight
0.00 (lbs)
0.00 (lbs)
Mileage
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
EnerGuide Estimate - City
9.1 (Est) (L/100 km)
9 (L/100 km)
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy
7.2 (Est) (L/100 km)
7.2 (L/100 km)
Trailering
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
150 (lbs)
150 (lbs)
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1499 (lbs)
1499 (lbs)
Maximum Trailering Capacity
1499 (lbs)
1499 (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
150 (lbs)
150 (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1499 (lbs)
1499 (lbs)
Engine
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
Displacement
2.5 L/152
2.5 L/152
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded H-4
Regular Unleaded H-4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
180 @ 5800
182 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
178 @ 3700
176 @ 4400
Type
2.5L DI Subaru Boxer 4-Cyl 16V DOHC w/VVT -inc: Horizontally opposed, electronic throttle control null
2.5L DI Subaru Boxer 4-Cyl 16V DOHC w/VVT -inc: Horizontally opposed, electronic throttle control null
Suspension
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Tires
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
Front Tire Size
P235/50HR19
P225/60HR17
Rear Tire Size
P235/50HR19
P225/60HR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
Wheels
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steel
Front Wheel Size
19 X 7.5 (in)
17 X 7 (in)
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steel
Rear Wheel Size
19 X 7.5 (in)
17 X 7 (in)
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
Compact (in)
Compact (in)
Steering
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35.4 (ft)
35.4 (ft)
Brakes
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.4 (in)
11.6 (in)
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.2 (in)
11.2 (in)
Fuel Tank
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
63 (L)
63 (L)
Exterior Dimensions
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
Height, Overall
68.1 (in)
68.1 (in)
Length, Overall
183.3 (in)
182.7 (in)
Liftover Height
28.6 (in)
28.6 (in)
Min Ground Clearance
8.7 (in)
8.7 (in)
Track Width, Front
61.8 (in)
61.6 (in)
Track Width, Rear
62 (in)
61.8 (in)
Wheelbase
105.1 (in)
105.1 (in)
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 (in)
71.5 (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
70.7 (in)
69.9 (in)
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
36.5 (in)
35.7 (in)
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
49.2 (in)
51.2 (in)
Cargo Box (Area) Height
28.9 (in)
32.2 (in)
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
43.3 (in)
43.3 (in)
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
69.1 (ft³)
74.2 (ft³)
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
27.5 (ft³)
31.2 (ft³)
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
27.5 (ft³)
31.2 (ft³)
Emissions
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
G/km Of CO2 Emissions
-
192

Equipment

Mechanical
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
3.70 Axle Ratio
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
4901# Gvwr
63 L Fuel Tank
Battery w/Run Down Protection
Double Wishbone Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Electronic Transfer Case
Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
Engine: 2.5L DI Subaru Boxer 4-Cyl 16V DOHC w/VVT -inc: Horizontally opposed, electronic throttle control
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Full-Time All-Wheel
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Permanent Locking Hubs
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Polished Tailpipe Finisher
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Transmission: Lineartronic CVT -inc: electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch, dual-function X-MODE, hill descent control, lock-up torque converter, manual mode w/paddle shift controls, SI-DRIVE (2-mode), shift lock and normal and 8-speed manual mode
3.700 Axle Ratio
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
63 L Fuel Tank
Battery w/Run Down Protection
Double Wishbone Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
Engine: 2.5L DI Subaru Boxer 4-Cyl 16V DOHC w/VVT -inc: Horizontally opposed, electronic throttle control
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Full-Time All-Wheel
GVWR: 2,223 kgs (4,900 lbs)
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Permanent Locking Hubs
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
Transmission: Lineartronic CVT -inc: electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch, X-mode, hill descent control, lock-up torque converter and shift lock
Exterior
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Headlamps
Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
Black Power Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Black Side Windows Trim
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body-Coloured Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
Body-Coloured Rear Step Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
Clearcoat Paint
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
Deep Tinted Glass
Express Open/Close Sliding Glass Panoramic 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade
Fixed Rear Window w/Variable Intermittent Wiper and Defroster
Front Fog Lamps
Front License Plate Bracket
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
LED Brakelights
Lip Spoiler
Metal-Look Bodyside Insert, Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park
Roof Rack Rails Only
Steel Spare Wheel
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tires: 235/50R19 All-Season
Wheels: 19" x 7.5" 15-Spoke Aluminum Alloy -inc: Two-tone w/machined finish Winter tires cannot be fitted to 19" wheels. Additional wheel purchase required for winter tires. Consult dealer for details.
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Headlamps
Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
Black Grille
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body-Coloured Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Body-Coloured Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
Body-Coloured Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Clearcoat Paint
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
Deep Tinted Glass
Fixed Rear Window w/Variable Intermittent Wiper and Defroster
Front License Plate Bracket
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
LED Brakelights
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Roof Rack Rails Only
Steel Spare Wheel
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tires: 225/60R17 All-Season
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Wheels: 17" x 7" Steel w/Wheel Covers
Entertainment
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
1 LCD Monitor In The Front
Integrated Roof Antenna
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock and Speed Compensated Volume Control
Radio: AM/FM/MP3/WMA Audio System -inc: premium 11-speaker harman/kardon system w/subwoofer and amplifier, 11.6" tablet-style infotainment system w/GPS navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, what3words navigation functionality, integrated steering wheel audio controls, Radio Data System, SiriusXM satellite radio w/360L (free 3-month trial subscription included), Subaru Live Traffic (free 1-year trial subscription included), front and rear USB-A and USB-C ports, Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity w/voice activation and Bluetooth streaming audio, auxiliary audio input in centre console and Subaru STARLINK connected services w/advanced automatic collision notification, automatic emergency stop notification, enhanced roadside assistance, SOS emergency service, enhanced service appointment scheduler, concierge, stolen vehicle recovery, stolen vehicle immobilizer, vehicle security alarm notification, boundary alert, curfew alert, speed alert, vehicle health, point of interests, remote horn and lights, remote door lock and unlock, remote engine start and stop, remote climate control, remote vehicle locator (free 3-year trial subscription included)
1 LCD Monitor In The Front
Fixed Antenna
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock and Speed Compensated Volume Control
Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA Audio System -inc: 4-speaker system, 6.5" touch-screen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, integrated steering wheel audio controls, Radio Data System, SiriusXM satellite radio w/Travel Link (free 3-month trial subscription included), front dual USB ports, Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity w/voice activation and Bluetooth streaming audio and auxiliary audio input in centre console
Interior
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
2 12V DC Power Outlets
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Heated Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
8-Way Driver Seat
Adaptive w/Traffic Stop-Go
Air Filtration
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Cargo Features -inc: Cargo Tray/Organizer
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim and Vinyl/Rubber Mat
Compass
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Digital/Analog Appearance
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Information Centre
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Front Centre Armrest and Rear Centre Armrest
Front Cupholder
Front Heated & Ventilated Bucket Seats -inc: 3 heat and ventilation settings, 10-way power-adjustable driver seat w/2-way lumbar support and 2 position memory, 8-way power-adjustable passenger seat and whiplash-reducing, removable, height adjustable head restraints
Front Map Lights
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
Heated Leather Steering Wheel
HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter
Illuminated Locking Glove Box
Immobilizer
Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert, Simulated Suede Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
Leather Upholstery w/Ultrasuede Inserts
Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
Leatherette Door Trim Insert
Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Memory Settings -inc: Door Mirrors and HVAC
Outside Temp Gauge
Passenger Seat
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks
Power Rear Windows
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Rear Cupholder
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 2 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Proximity Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel
Roll-Up Cargo Cover
Seats w/Leatherette Back Material
Trip Computer
Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch
Valet Function
1 Seatback Storage Pocket
3 12V DC Power Outlets
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
Air Filtration
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim
Cloth Door Trim Insert
Cloth Upholstery
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Digital/Analog Appearance
Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Information Centre
Driver Seat
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Front Centre Armrest
Front Cupholder
Front Heated Bucket Seats -inc: 2 settings for heat, 6-way manually-adjustable driver seat, 4-way manually-adjustable passenger seat and whiplash reducing removable head restraints w/height and tilt adjustment
Front Map Lights
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
Immobilizer
Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
Locking Glove Box
Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Outside Temp Gauge
Passenger Seat
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks
Power Rear Windows
Rear Cupholder
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 2 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Fuel
Seats w/Cloth Back Material
Trip Computer
Urethane Gear Shifter Material
Valet Function
Safety
Subaru Forester 2025
Premier AWD
Subaru Forester 2023
CVT
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Aerial View Camera System
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Back-Up Camera w/Washer
Collision Mitigation-Front
Collision Mitigation-Rear
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Driver Knee Airbag and Passenger Cushion Front Airbag
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Evasion Assist
EyeSight Lane Keep Assist Lane Departure Warning
EyeSight Lane Keep Assist Lane Keeping Assist
EyeSight Pre-Collision Braking
Front Camera
Lane Centring Assist
Left Side Camera
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Centre 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
Right Side Camera
Side Impact Beams
Subaru Rear/Side Vehicle Detection (SRVD) Blind Spot
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Back-Up Camera w/Washer
Collision Mitigation-Front
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Driver Knee Airbag
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
EyeSight Lane Keep Assist Lane Departure Warning
EyeSight Lane Keep Assist Lane Keeping Assist
EyeSight Pre-Collision Braking
Lane Centring Assist
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Centre 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
Side Impact Beams