2015 Hyundai Tucson vs 2015 Subaru Forester

2015 Hyundai Tucson

2015 Subaru Forester

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AWD 4-Door GLS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tucson AWD 4-Door GLS	21	25	$22,235	$23,150
Tucson AWD 4-Door Limited	20	25	$26,531	$27,950
Tucson AWD 4-Door Limited PZEV	20	25	$26,531	$27,950
Tucson AWD 4-Door SE	20	25	$24,198	$25,200
Tucson AWD 4-Door SE PZEV	20	25	$24,198	$25,200
Tucson FWD 4-Door GLS	23	29	$20,821	$21,650
Tucson FWD 4-Door Limited	21	28	$25,121	$26,450
Tucson FWD 4-Door SE	21	28	$22,772	$23,700

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4-Door CVT 2.0XT Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.0XT Premium	23	28	$26,690	$28,495
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.0XT Touring	23	28	$30,927	$33,095
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.5i Limited PZEV	24	32	$26,313	$28,095
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.5i PZEV	24	32	$21,904	$23,195
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.5i Premium PZEV	24	32	$23,639	$25,095
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.5i Touring PZEV	24	32	$28,144	$30,095
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5i PZEV	22	29	$20,995	$22,195
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5i Premium PZEV	22	29	$23,203	$24,595

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,235

$26,690

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,150

$28,495

Monthly Payment Estimate

$386 / month

$475 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Hyundai Tucson is a stylish choice in the compact crossover segment, with solid but unexciting powertrains and a strong feature set.

The 2015 Subaru Forester remains one of the best cars you can buy, thanks to exceptional safety, versatility, and all-weather capability.

TCC Likes

Strong, efficient engines
Improved ride and handling
Decent interior space

Responsive ride and handling
EyeSight, Bluetooth, and great crash-test scores
Spacious cabin with top-notch visibility

TCC Dislikes

Steering feels artificial
Not very quick
Undesirable leather upholstery

Turbos exclude manuals
No turbo, no shift paddles
Optional navigation is dreadful

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

56.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.9

103.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

53.9

Second Leg Room (in)

38.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

37.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

65.2

68.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

61.1

Wheelbase (in)

103.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

60.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

173.2

180.9

Liftover Height (in)

28.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

25.7

31.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

55.8

68.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

25.7

31.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

42.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

71.9

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.9

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

37.1

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

10.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

12.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

15.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.7

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/60HR17

P225/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/60HR17

P225/55HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1000

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3373

3624

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

151 @ 4000

258 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

164 @ 6200

250 @ 5600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.65

4.11

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.77

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.50

2.35

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.58

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.16

3.50 - 0.97

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Tucson

Subaru Forester

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7

7.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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