GMC Terrain vs Subaru Forester (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$750

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

Terrain Elevation FWD vs Forester AWD
Measure	Terrain	Forester	Winner
MSRP + destination	$32,195	$31,445	Forester
Horsepower	175 hp	180 hp	Forester
Torque	184 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	Terrain
MPG combined	27 mpg	29 mpg	Forester
Cargo, max	63.5 cu ft	74.4 cu ft	Forester
Cargo, seats up	29.8 cu ft	29.6 cu ft	About the same
Rear legroom	39.7 in	39.4 in	About the same
Front legroom	44.0 in	43.3 in	Terrain
Length	181.0 in	183.3 in	Not scored
Width	74.5 in	72.0 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,446 lb	3,510 lb	Not scored
Towing	800 lb	1,500 lb	Forester
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.8 in	8.7 in	Forester
0-60 mph	8.3 s estimate	8.6 s published	Terrain
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
Terrain Elevation FWD $30,200	Forester AWD $29,995	$205
Forester AWD $29,995	Terrain Elevation FWD $30,200	$205

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Forester costs $1,339 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: Forester wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.