Subaru Forester vs Toyota Highlander
The key differences
The Toyota Highlander is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 188 hp, 40 hp more than the Subaru Forester's best.
The Toyota Highlander is 394 mm (16 in) longer than the Subaru Forester.
Typical kerb weights are 2,025 kg for the Toyota Highlander and 1,592 kg for the Subaru Forester.
In the US, the Subaru Forester has the better EPA rating at up to 35 mpg combined, against 35 mpg for the Toyota Highlander.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| On sale since | — | — |
| Power | 134–148 hp (100–110 kW) | 188 hp (140 kW) |
| Torque | 182–247 Nm | 268–438 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7–12.2 s | — |
| Top speed | 188–205 km/h | — |
| Engines in Europe | 2 | 1 |
| Best economy (Europe) | 8.1 l/100 km | 7 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | 26–35 mpg | 24–35 mpg |
| Electric range (US) | — | — |
| Length | 4,656 mm (183 in) | 5,050 mm (199 in) |
| Width | 1,829 mm (72 in) | 1,989 mm (78 in) |
| Height | 1,730 mm (68 in) | 1,709 mm (67 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105 in) | 3,051 mm (120 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,592 kg (3,510 lb) | 2,025 kg (4,464 lb) |
| Sold in | United States | United States |