Subaru Forester vs Kia EV6
Overview | |
Years produced1998-Present | Years produced2022-Present |
MSRP$29,810 | MSRP$40,900 |
Average price$20,631 | Average price$50,268 |
Listings1238 | Listings381 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe Forester is one of Subaru's top sellers and one of the more popular compact crossovers in its segment as well, so it's hard to blame the automaker for not wanting to mess with a working formula. They seem to have focused more on refining an already popular car than creating a new car. In fact, the most obvious updates are to the vehicle's looks, which many would argue are inconsequential—but that's not a criticism. Verdict: The 2025 Subaru Forester improves on the outgoing version with a better-equipped base model, more advanced tech and safety offerings, and a blessedly quieter cabin. If it's not the most beautiful crossover we've ever seen, well, at least that's authentic to the Forester brand. | |
Reviews SummaryWe didn't expect them to go there. But the designers and engineers behind the 2022 Kia EV6 did—and deleted the template of their company's affordable, cost-conscious brand. This is an electric performance car that can genuinely compete with a Tesla Model 3 on everything from tech to style to acceleration to charging time. It's a masterclass of fresh thinking in a market segment dominated by rehashed ideas. And yet, it's hampered by the same major problems that, for decades, remain unresolved. The EV6 would be amazing with battery technology that hasn't yet been invented. For now, we'll tell you what the present life is like with this most unusual and exciting Kia in years. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 180 hp H4 | Engine167 hp Electric |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity58 kWh |
MPG City26 | MPG City127 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway100 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)51 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 180 hp H4 | Engine Name167 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)51 hours |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity58 kWh |
MPG City26 | MPG City127 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway100 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space29.6 cu ft | Cargo Space24.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3510 lbs | Curb Weight4017 lbs |
Height68.1 in | Height60.8 in |
Length183.3 in | Length184.3 in |
Width81.2 in | Width74.0 in |
Wheelbase105.1 in | Wheelbase114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload987 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1998-Present | 2022-Present |
MSRP | $29,810 | $40,900 |
Average price | $20,631 | $50,268 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Forester is one of Subaru's top sellers and one of the more popular compact crossovers in its segment as well, so it's hard to blame the automaker for not wanting to mess with a working formula. They seem to have focused more on refining an already popular car than creating a new car. In fact, the most obvious updates are to the vehicle's looks, which many would argue are inconsequential—but that's not a criticism. Verdict: The 2025 Subaru Forester improves on the outgoing version with a better-equipped base model, more advanced tech and safety offerings, and a blessedly quieter cabin. If it's not the most beautiful crossover we've ever seen, well, at least that's authentic to the Forester brand. | We didn't expect them to go there. But the designers and engineers behind the 2022 Kia EV6 did—and deleted the template of their company's affordable, cost-conscious brand. This is an electric performance car that can genuinely compete with a Tesla Model 3 on everything from tech to style to acceleration to charging time. It's a masterclass of fresh thinking in a market segment dominated by rehashed ideas. And yet, it's hampered by the same major problems that, for decades, remain unresolved. The EV6 would be amazing with battery technology that hasn't yet been invented. For now, we'll tell you what the present life is like with this most unusual and exciting Kia in years. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 180 hp H4 | 167 hp Electric |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 58 kWh | |
MPG City | 26 | 127 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 100 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 51 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 180 hp H4 | 167 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 51 hours | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 58 kWh | |
MPG City | 26 | 127 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 100 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 29.6 cu ft | 24.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3510 lbs | 4017 lbs |
Height | 68.1 in | 60.8 in |
Length | 183.3 in | 184.3 in |
Width | 81.2 in | 74.0 in |
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 987 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3000 lbs | |
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