Subaru Forester vs Tesla Model Y

Name: Tesla Model Y
Brand: Tesla
Rating: 4.7 (2240 reviews)

Subaru Forester $34,795

Tesla Model Y $47,990 – $48,990

AI Comparison Summary

Comparing Subaru Forester vs Tesla Model Y. Subaru Forester offers the strongest value on price. Subaru Forester leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner Subaru Forester

Best Value Subaru Forester

Top Rated Subaru Forester

Fuel Economy Tesla Model Y

Performance Tesla Model Y

Winner

4.7/10

4.7/10

$34,795

Rating: 4.7/10

$47,990 – $48,990

Rating: 4.7/10

Specification	Subaru Forester	Tesla Model Y

Brand	Subaru	Tesla
Model	Forester	Model Y
Year	2026	2026
Type	—	Ev
Body Style	Compact Crossover SUV	Compact Crossover SUV

Current Price	$34,795	$47,990 – $48,990
MSRP	$34,795	$48,990
Dealer Price	$33,600	$47,990

Engine	2.5L Direct-Injection SUBARU BOXER 4-Cylinder	Dual Motor AWD
Horsepower	180 hp	384 hp (est.)
Torque	178 lb-ft	Instant electric torque
0–60 mph	8.0 sec (0-60 mph)	4.6 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	120 mph	135 mph

Fuel Type	Gasoline	Electric
Mileage / MPG	28 MPG Combined (25 City / 32 Hwy)	117 MPGe combined (EPA est.)
Range (EV)	N/A	330 miles EPA (Long Range AWD est.)
Emissions	LEV3-SULEV30 Certified	0 g/mi
Battery	N/A	Approx. 75 kWh (usable, est.)
Charging	N/A	250 kW DC peak (Supercharger V3)

Expert Rating	4.7/10	4.7/10
Community Reviews	142	2240
Performance Score	8.3	9.0
Comfort Score	9.4	8.7
Safety Score	EyeSight Driver Assist Technology	9.1
Fuel Economy Score	25 mpg	9.5
Technology Score	9.5	9.5
Value Score	9.2	9.0

Pros	Distinctive 19-inch bronze-finished alloy wheels and dark bronze exterior styling accents; Water-repellent StarTex seati...	Excellent EPA range for the class; Access to Tesla Supercharger network; Quick acceleration and smooth EV driving; Spaci...
Cons	Naturally aspirated 180 hp 2.5L engine offers adequate rather than exhilarating acceleration; 1,500 lb towing capacity i...	Minimalist interior may not suit all buyers; Ride can feel firm on larger wheels; Build quality can vary by production b...