2020 Subaru Forester vs. 2020 Toyota Highlander
The 2020 Subaru Forester is named as one of the best compact SUV for families with its superior passenger and cargo space combo. It has also had reliable safety ratings as well as plenty of positive reviews from auto ranking sites.
The 2020 Toyota Highlander is highly ranked within the mid-sized SUV class with one of its strengths being positive reliability rankings. Its cabin is well-designed and relaxing with a high-performance engine.
Design & Style
The 2020 Subaru Forester is furnished with a 2-row seating for 5 people on cloth upholstery which is its standard. Car owners can also however opt for leather upholstery and leather-wrapped steering wheel too as a variant. Its front and rear seats are heated and adjustable up to 10 different ways. The car’s cabin legroom is also lengthened due to the longer wheelbase and the space provides easier access through wider openings.
The 2020 Toyota Highlander offers 3 rows of seats to accommodate up to 8 people. Seating is extremely comfortable especially in the first 2 rows fitted with textured leather for all. Seats in the middle can be well-adjusted according to the heights of the passengers to offer more legroom. In an upper trim, the total number of seats can be reduced to 7 if the bench seat is to be exchanged for more luxurious captain charis.
Technology & Safety
The 2020 Subaru Forester offers clean graphics on its infotainment system with an intuitive touchscreen that bolds large buttons to control climate and other functions alongside the standard Apple/Android compatibility. It is also equipped with various safety features including a pre-collision brake system, reverse auto brakes, and Subaru’s latest DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation system that helps monitors signs of fatigue in the driver and sends an alert.
The 2020 Toyota Highlander keeps families connected with the Driver Easy Speak PA system that enables rear passengers to hear the driver’s amplified voice. It also has a standard infotainment system on an 8-inch touchscreen that can be linked to a smartphone or a navigation system. For its safety aids, the Highlander offers a 5-star rating of crash tests and second in rating for a small overlap front test. It also has automatic emergency brakes, pedestrian detection system, lane departure and steering assist, and cruise control.
Performance
The 2020 Subaru Forester does not offer turbocharged engines and it makes 182 horsepower on its 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with a continuous variable transmission which is similar to an auto. This in turn offers a really good fuel-efficiency as much as 22 mpg for the city and 33 mpg for highways.
The 2020 Toyota Highlander runs on a 2.7L 4-cylinder engine with a 6-speed auto transmission. This means lower power but drivers are offered the option of switching to a 3.5L V6 engine. The Highlander also has good fuel efficiency of 20 mpg cruising the city and 24 mpg on highways.
The Bottom Line
Both the Forester and Highlander are great at cruising with the Highlander saving more fuel while at it. Past reviews have sought for more power with the Highlander whereas with the Forester, drivers are quite satisfied alongside the elegant interior.
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