Dodge Hornet vs Subaru Forester (2025)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$575

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Hornet GT AWD vs Forester AWD
Measure	Hornet	Forester	Winner
MSRP + destination	$31,990	$31,415	About the same
Horsepower	268 hp	180 hp	Hornet
Torque	295 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	Hornet
MPG combined	24 mpg	29 mpg	Forester
Cargo, max	54.7 cu ft	74.4 cu ft	Forester
Cargo, seats up	27.0 cu ft	29.6 cu ft	Forester
Rear legroom	N/A	39.4 in	N/A
Front legroom	N/A	43.3 in	N/A
Length	178.0 in	183.3 in	Not scored
Width	72.4 in to 82.0 in	72.0 in	N/A
Curb weight	3,527 lb to 4,134 lb	3,510 lb	N/A
Towing	2,000 lb	1,500 lb	Hornet
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	8.0 in	8.7 in	Forester
0-60 mph	6.5 s tested	8.6 s published	Hornet
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Hornet GT AWD $29,995	Forester AWD $29,995	$0
Forester AWD $29,995	Hornet GT AWD $29,995	$0

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Forester costs $2,230 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Hornet wins.

Forester wins if Power weight is 2 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.