2015 Subaru Crosstrek vs 2015 Subaru Forester

2015 Subaru Crosstrek

2015 Subaru Forester

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5-Door CVT 2.0i Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XV Crosstrek 5-Door CVT 2.0i Limited	26	34	$23,455	$24,795
XV Crosstrek 5-Door CVT 2.0i Premium	26	34	$22,071	$23,295
XV Crosstrek 5-Door Manual 2.0i	23	31	$20,507	$21,595
XV Crosstrek 5-Door Manual 2.0i Premium	23	31	$21,154	$22,295
XV Crosstrek Hybrid 5-Door	30	34	$24,735	$25,995
XV Crosstrek Hybrid 5-Door Touring	30	34	$27,804	$29,295

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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

$23,455

$26,690

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,795

$28,495

Monthly Payment Estimate

$413 / month

$475 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek is a small hatchback with an attitude, combining some extra capability with efficient engines and standard all-wheel drive.

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

TCC Likes

Mountain-goat all-wheel-drive agility
Comfortable ride
Compact maneuverability

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

TCC Dislikes

Mundane interior materials
Below-average acceleration
Tire and road noise at speed

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

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.5

103.3

Front Hip Room (in)

52.2

53.9

Second Leg Room (in)

35.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

53.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

Second Head Room (in)

37.7

37.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.2

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

43.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.1

Wheelbase (in)

103.7

103.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.1

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

60.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

175.2

180.9

Height, Overall (in)

63.6

68.2

Liftover Height (in)

28.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

42.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

51.9

68.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

64.2

71.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

22.3

31.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.9

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

29.5

31.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

22.3

31.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

37.1

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

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)

11.6

12.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/55HR17

P225/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/55HR17

P225/55HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3208

3624

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

145 @ 4200

258 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

148 @ 6200

250 @ 5600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded H-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

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)

3.70

4.11

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.67

2.35

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.58 - 0.62

3.50 - 0.97

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

Summary

Vehicle Name

Subaru XV Crosstrek

Subaru Forester

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

6.1 (Est)

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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