Head to head
2026 Subaru Crosstrek vs Subaru Forester
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Subaru Crosstrek
Shown: 2026 Crosstrek AWD Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, the median MPG trim of 2 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 2
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 8
Subaru Forester
Shown: 2026 Forester AWD Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, the median MPG trim of 2 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 3
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 25
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek AWD Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 2026 Subaru Forester AWD Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Crosstrek AWD | Forester AWD |
| CO₂ | 307 g/mi | 310 g/mi |
| Length | 176 in | 183 in |
| Width | 71 in | 72 in |
| Height | 63 in | 68 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,373 lb | 3,580 lb |
| Recalls | 2 | 3 |
| Complaints | 8 | 25 |
| Park warning | Yes | No |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Subaru Crosstrek and the Subaru Forester both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.