Subaru Forester vs Toyota Corolla

Name: Toyota Corolla
Brand: Toyota
Rating: 4.6 (1680 reviews)

Subaru Forester $34,795

Toyota Corolla $28,799 – $29,500

AI Comparison Summary

Comparing Subaru Forester vs Toyota Corolla. Toyota Corolla offers the strongest value on price. Subaru Forester leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner Subaru Forester

Best Value Toyota Corolla

Top Rated Subaru Forester

Fuel Economy Toyota Corolla

Performance Subaru Forester

Winner

4.7/10

4.6/10

$34,795

Rating: 4.7/10

$28,799 – $29,500

Rating: 4.6/10

Specification	Subaru Forester	Toyota Corolla

Brand	Subaru	Toyota
Model	Forester	Corolla
Year	2026	2026
Type	—	—
Body Style	Compact Crossover SUV	Compact Sedan

Current Price	$34,795	$28,799 – $29,500
MSRP	$34,795	$29,500
Dealer Price	$33,600	$28,299

Engine	2.5L Direct-Injection SUBARU BOXER 4-Cylinder	2.0L Dynamic Force Inline-4
Horsepower	180 hp	169 hp
Torque	178 lb-ft	151 lb-ft
0–60 mph	8.0 sec (0-60 mph)	Approx. 8.1 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	120 mph	Approx. 118 mph

Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Mileage / MPG	28 MPG Combined (25 City / 32 Hwy)	35 MPG combined
Range (EV)	N/A	N/A
Emissions	LEV3-SULEV30 Certified	Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards
Battery	N/A	N/A
Charging	N/A	N/A

Expert Rating	4.7/10	4.6/10
Community Reviews	142	1680
Performance Score	8.3	8.0
Comfort Score	9.4	8.6
Safety Score	EyeSight Driver Assist Technology	9.3
Fuel Economy Score	25 mpg	9.2
Technology Score	9.5	8.5
Value Score	9.2	9.1

Pros	Distinctive 19-inch bronze-finished alloy wheels and dark bronze exterior styling accents; Water-repellent StarTex seati...	Excellent reliability reputation; Strong fuel economy; Comprehensive standard safety features; Affordable ownership and...
Cons	Naturally aspirated 180 hp 2.5L engine offers adequate rather than exhilarating acceleration; 1,500 lb towing capacity i...	Rear-seat space is moderate for tall adults; Performance is adequate but not sporty; Some premium tech requires higher t...