2025 Subaru Forester 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
8.5s
- Sport AWD, 180 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 179 of 185 SUVs (2025).
- Horsepower: rank 172 of 185 SUVs (2025).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 178 lb-ft | 3,611 lb | 100 | 20.1 | 8.5 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $36,105 |
| Hybrid Touring AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 194 hp | 154 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.5 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $43,295 |
| AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 178 lb-ft | 3,510 lb | 103 | 19.5 | 8.6 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $29,995 |
| Premium AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 178 lb-ft | 3,569 lb | 101 | 19.8 | 8.6 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $33,385 |
| Wilderness AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | N/A | 3,620 lb | 101 | 19.9 | 8.6 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $36,285 |
| Hybrid Premium AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 194 hp | 154 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.6 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $36,595 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 178 lb-ft | 3,613 lb | 100 | 20.1 | 8.6 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $37,695 |
| Hybrid Sport AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 194 hp | 154 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.6 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $39,595 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 194 hp | 154 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.6 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $41,010 |
| Touring AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 178 lb-ft | 3,664 lb | 98 | 20.4 | 8.6 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $41,595 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 5 | 180 hp | AWD | $29,995 | Base | $1,324 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 1 | 182 hp | Wilderness AWD | $36,285 | +$6,290 | $1,477 | +$153 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 4 | 194 hp | Hybrid Premium AWD | $36,595 | +$310 | $1,097 | -$227 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes. All 10 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 10 | AWD | $29,995 | 8.5 s |
Rivals with a geared automatic
Nearest in price to the AWD ($29,995).
| Model | Trim | Transmission | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Hornet | GT AWD | 9-speed automatic | $29,995 | 6.5 s |
| Volkswagen Taos | SE 4MOTION AWD | 8-speed automatic | $30,095 | 8.9 s |
| Mazda CX-30 | 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD | 6-speed automatic | $30,140 | 8.8 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the AWD: 180 hp, 29 mpg, $29,995. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla Cross | Hybrid S AWD | 196 hp | 42 mpg | $28,495 | 6.7 s |
| Nissan Rogue | FWD S | 201 hp | 33 mpg | $28,590 | 7.5 s |
| Kia Sportage | Hybrid LX FWD | 227 hp | 43 mpg | $28,790 | N/A |
| Ford Escape | Plug-in Hybrid Active | 210 hp | 40 mpg | $29,515 | N/A |
| Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | 190 hp | 30 mpg | $30,100 | 7.8 s |
| Toyota RAV4 | Hybrid LE AWD | 219 hp | 39 mpg | $32,850 | 6.6 s |
Cheapest 6 of 7.
Forester by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Subaru Outback: 2.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 Subaru Outback.
| Measure | 2025 Subaru Forester | 2025 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Sport AWD | Onyx Edition XT AWD |
| 0-60 | 8.5 s | 6.1 s |
| Basis | Online | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 260 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,611 lb | 3,940 lb |
| hp per ton | 100 | 132 |
| lb per hp | 20.1 | 15.2 |
| MSRP | $36,105 | $41,225 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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