Comparison - Subaru Forester Sport 2019 - vs - Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid 2015

General

Other Names:

Also called:

--

Also called:

--

Subaru Forester 2018 First Drive Review | Drive.com.au
Subaru Forester 2019 | Commercial
2019 Subaru Forester | CarGurus Test Drive Review
2019 Subaru Forester Quick Drive | Consumer Reports
2017 Subaru Forester Review
2019 Subaru Forester | CarGurus Test Drive Review
2021 Subaru Forester: Review — Cars.com
2020 Subaru Forester Review | A Few Important Changes
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek test Driven - Review
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek - Review & Test Drive
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Commercial
2016 MY SUBARU XV crosstrek Promotional video commercial
2017 Subaru Crosstrek - Review, interior, exterior, walkaround
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Off-Road Rally Session
2016 MY SUBARU XV crosstrek Promotional video commercial
2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek Off roading
Average Price: 
$
28,795
Updated: 
11 May 2019
28,545
Updated: 
01 Dec 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2019
2015
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
no
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
16.60gals
13.70gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Ice silver metallic
#AAAAAA
Crystal white pearl
#FEFEFE
Dark blue pearl
#1A2539
Crystal black silica
#000000
Dark gray metallic
#7D7D7D
Color: 
Crystal Black Silica
#010000
Crystal White Pearl
#EAE9EA
Dark Gray Metallic
#1E1E20
Desert Khaki
#6E6E66
Ice Silver Metallic
#868F9A
Quartz Blue Pearl
#2A4C86
Tangerine Orange Pearl
#913D15
Venetian Red Pearl
#6B1A2C

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2019 Subaru Forester is a well thought-out crossover SUV with exceptional space, a great ride, and standard AWD without a fuel-economy penalty.

Pros
Fantastic utility
Comfortable ride
Great safety tech
Thrifty for a crossover
Good value

Cons
Sun Belters might want FWD
Manual and turbo gone
Sport trim about looks only
Dowdy styling

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Completely redesigned for 2019
More powerful 2.5-liter flat four-cylinder engine
Subaru's EyeSight system is standard on all models
Increased passenger and cargo space
2.0-liter turbocharged engine has been discontinued

Pros
Standard all-wheel drive
A full complement of driver assists is standard equipment
Off-road ability with better-than-average ground clearance
Generous cargo capacity

Cons
Handling isn't as composed as it is in some competitors
CVT automatic feels less responsive than a conventional automatic
Modest tow rating limits overall utility
Only available engine is underpowered

By: 
edmunds.com

It looks visually similar to the last model, so has enough changed to entice buyers into the all-new Subaru Forester?

Pros
Loaded with safety and convenience features
Ultra-wide passenger door opening aperture
Full-time all-wheel drive system
Fuel efficient four-cylinder petrol engine

Cons
Archaic three-year warranty
12,500km service intervals
Higher starting price

By: 
caradvice.com.au

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
26.00mpg
30.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
33.00mpg
34.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
flat
4
Flat
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.50L
2.00L
Torque: 
176ft-lbs
at 4 400rpm
163ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
Horsepower: 
182hp
at 5 800rpm
160hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Keyless Ignition
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
182.10in
175.20in
Width: 
71.50in
70.10in
Height: 
68.10in
63.60in
Ground Clearance: 
8.70in
8.70in
Front Track: 
61.60in
60.00in
Rear Track: 
61.80in
60.00in
Wheel Base: 
105.10in
103.70in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.20
39.80
Rear Head Room: 
37.70
37.70
Front Leg Room: 
43.30in
43.50in
Rear leg room: 
39.40in
35.40in
Front Hip Room: 
54.10in
52.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
58.20in
55.60in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.60in
53.10in
Rear Shoulder room: 
57.20in
54.20in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
70.90cu.ft
50.20cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1500lbs
1500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
33.00cu.ft
21.50cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
22.90degrees
18.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
24.60degrees
27.70degrees
Curb Weight: 
3531.00lbs
3451.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated mirrors
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Bucket Front Seats
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Cloth
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Bucket front seats
Multi-level heating driver seat
Cloth
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear stabilizer bar
rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Leather steering wheel
Cargo floor mats

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
no
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
6 Total Speakers
4 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
6 total speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Variable intermittent wipers
Roof rack
Rear window wiper
Privacy glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 X 7.0 In
17 x 7.0
Wheels more: 
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
All season tires
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear ventilated disc brakes
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
Lane Departure Warning Accident Avoidance System
Turn Signal Mirrors
LED Headlamp
Perimeter Alarm Shock Sensor
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Turn signal mirrors

Options

Packages: 
Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Reverse Automatic Braking + Multimedia Plus Audio + Harman Kardon Amplifier And Speakers + Power Rear Tailgate
Standard Model
Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Reverse Automatic Braking + Multimedia Plus Audio
Popular Package #2
Kicker Audio Upgrade Package 4
Popular Package #1
Standard Model - 2.0i Base or Hybrid
Popular Package #2
Exterior Options: 
Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl
Door Edge Guards - Crystal Black Silica
Door Edge Guards - Dark Blue Pearl
Wheel Locks - Alloy
Body Side Molding - Dark Grey Metallic
Door Edge Guards - Crystal White Pearl
Door Scuff Protector
Body Side Molding - Crystal Black Silica
Door Edge Guards - Ice Silver Metallic
Splash Guards
Body Side Molding - Dark Blue Pearl
Sport Grille - Black
Rear Bumper Cover
Door Edge Guards - Dark Grey Metallic
Body Side Molding - Ice Silver Metallic
Crossbar Kit - Round
Sport Mesh Grille Plasma Green Pearl
Body Side Molding Kit Ice Silver Metallic
Body Side Molding Kit Plasma Green Pearl
Sport Mesh Grille Quartz Blue Pearl
Body Side Molding Crystal White Pearl
Sport Mesh Grille Crystal White Pearl
Roof Spoiler Crystal Black Silica
Roof Spoiler Quartz Blue Pearl
Body Side Molding Kit Crystal Black Silica
Rear Bumper Cover
Roof Spoiler Ice Silver Metallic
Splash Guards - Crosstrek
Roof Spoiler Crystal White Pearl
Sport Mesh Grille Ice Silver Metallic
Roof Spoiler Plasma Green Pearl
Wheel Locks - Aluminum Wheels
Body Side Molding Kit Quartz Blue Pearl
Cross Bar Set - Aero
Interior Options: 
Auto-Dimming Mirror W/Compass And Homelink
Rear Seat Back Protector
Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade
Cargo Net
Side Sill Plates - Front
Auto-Dimming Mirror W/Compass
Sunshade
Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/Approach Lighting
Footwell Illumination Kit
Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/ Homelink & Approach Lighting
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror W/Approach Light
All-Weather Floor Liners
Pedal Pad Set CVT - STI
Tweeter Kit
Rear Seat Back Cargo Net
Center Console Tray Off Black
Auto Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink
Auto Dimming Mirror w/Compass
Rear Seat Back Protector
Interior Illumination Kit Red
Upgraded Speakers
10" Powered Kicker Subwoofer
110v Power Outlet
Center Console Tray - Ivory
Side Cargo Nets
All-Weather Floor Mats
Interior Illumination Kit Blue
Sunshade

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Gray, cloth
#B1ADAA
Color: 
Black, cloth
#131313