2014 Subaru Forester vs. Its Competition
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Compact crossover models have been becoming even more popular in recent years, and Subaru has been selling more Foresters than ever before, but the 2014 Forester will enter a very competitive market.
The Honda CR-V was just redesigned this past model year, and it stakes no claim on driving enjoyment but does a superb job in maximizing interior space and family-friendly versatility.
The Ford Escape is a different kind of vehicle, with a priority placed on styling and design, as well as a sporty driving personality.
It’s powered by an all-new set of turbocharged ‘EcoBoost’ four-cylinder engines that are responsive yet fuel-efficient.
The Hyundai Tucson, as well as the closely related Kia Sportage, are a bit smaller, and they don’t ride and handle nearly as well or have the trail ability of the Forester.
We like the sweet turbocharged powertrain you get in all Volkswagen Tiguan models, and it handles and maneuvers well, but it’s also a relatively small package.
The completely redesigned 2013 Toyota RAV4 may also prove to be one of the Forester’s strongest rivals.
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The sharp-looking 2014 Subaru Forester gets a lot more comfortable inside, and offers some useful driving aids and safety electronics. | After eleven years, a change-up: the 2013 Ford Escape drops the faux-SUV pitch and reels off authentically athletic looks and performance. | The 2013 Honda CR-V hits all the right marks for cost-conscious families—with its interior layout and safety ratings both best-in-class—although it doesn't feel as sprightly as former CR-V models. | Rich in value and interesting styling cues, the 2013 Hyundai Tucson's a pint-sized crossover that completely avoids SUV cliches of size and looks. | The 2013 Toyota RAV4 excels at mass-market talents like gas mileage and interior room--but for turbocharged fun in a crossover, you'll have to look elsewhere. | The 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan is a little conservative in look and feel, but otherwise it has everything that urban crossover shoppers want. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $21,995 | $22,470 | $22,795 | $20,395 | $23,300 | $22,995 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 22 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Regular Unleaded H-4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 2WD Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Style Name | |||||
| 4-Door Man 2.5i PZEV | FWD 4-Door S | 2WD 5-Door LX | FWD 4-Door Man GL *Ltd Avail* | FWD 4-Door LE (Natl) | 2WD 4-Door Man S *Ltd Avail* |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Transmission | |||||
| Manual w/OD | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
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