Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Venza
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Subaru Forester and Toyota Venza contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Subaru Forester and the Toyota Venza.
When we compare the Subaru Forester's and the Toyota Venza's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Forester has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Toyota Venza has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Subaru Forester's and the Toyota Venza's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2015 Subaru Forester ranges from $6,999 to $17,998 while a used 2015 Toyota Venza is priced between $9,760 to $20,134.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Subaru Forester’s base engine makes 170 horsepower, and the Toyota Venza base engine makes 182 horsepower. The Forester is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 461 miles. The Venza is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 460 miles. This gives the Subaru Forester the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Venza. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Venza has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Subaru Forester, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Subaru Forester has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
22195
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
23173
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
20150 - 26255
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
29065
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
28869
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
20695 - 33975
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
12544
Price Range:
6999 - 17998
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
11537
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
7970 - 16031
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
861
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
117176
# Good or Great Deals:
412
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
14820
Price Range:
9760 - 20134
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
13806
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
9071 - 23650
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
81
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
121109
# Good or Great Deals:
41
Subaru Forester Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota Venza Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Forester
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
1.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.2 - 5.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.208
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Venza
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.4 - 6.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.203
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.263004562040819
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 9.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7879026570590841
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.8 - 8.3
Subaru Forester Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 67Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 18Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 56Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 67Ranking
14 out of / 67Ranking
14 out of / 18Ranking
24 out of / 67Ranking
25 out of / 67Ranking
26 out of / 56Ranking
32 out of / 67Ranking
47 out of / 67Toyota Venza Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Subaru Forester Trim Levels
2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring
Toyota Venza Trim Levels
LE, Limited, XLE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
170 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
174 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
182 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 461 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
354 / 460 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
34.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
142.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Cargo Space:
36.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
70.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
144.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3296 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
66.4 inches
Length:
180.9 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3760 lbs
Width:
75 inches
Height:
63.4 inches
Length:
189 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Silica
Blue
Quartz Blue Pearl
Brown
Burnished Bronze Metallic
Gray
Dark Gray Metallic
Green
Jasmine Green Metallic
Red
Venetian Red Pearl
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Satin White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Attitude Black Metallic
Blue
Parisian Night Pearl
Brown
Not available
Gray
Cosmic Gray Mica / Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Celestial Silver
White
Blizzard Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Light Gray
Beige
Ivory
