At Charlie's Subaru, we know that there's a lot to think about when it comes to picking the perfect vehicle. You need to consider price and available incentives, safety concerns, preferences regarding technology and comfort, and the interior space that will work for you and your Auburn area household. If you're like some of our Bangor area customers, you may have narrowed down your choices to the Subaru Forester and Subaru Crosstrek. Which one might be best?
Interior Preferences
The first thing to decide is what type of cabin you'd like to have. While these two models both have two rows of seats, they are different in their dimensions. Second-row legroom in the Crosstrek is 36.5 inches, and in the Forester, it's 39.4 inches. In terms of cargo volume, the Forester has a rear cargo area that has a volume of about 30 cubic feet. Cargo capacity can be expanded to about 75 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded down. In contrast, the cargo hold in the Crosstrek has a volume of a little over 20 cubic feet. Its maximum cargo capacity is approximately 55 cubic feet.
When looking at the cabin of these vehicles, there are many similarities. With both models, the trims can either have 6.5-inch or eight-inch touchscreens that come with Bluetooth® and smartphone compatibility. Navigation, a premium sound system, and Wi-Fi capability are available in both the Forester and Crosstrek. Something for Portland area shoppers to keep in mind is that the Forester comes standard with EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, while the Crosstrek offers this as standard on the higher trims and optional on the lower trims. This safety package includes:
- Pre-collision braking
- Lane departure and sway warning
- Adaptive cruise control with lane centering
For the Forester, here's a quick rundown of its performance:
- 2.5-liter engine
- 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque
- Standard symmetrical all-wheel drive
- Lineartronic continuously variable transmission
In comparison, here's the information regarding the Crosstrek:
- 2.0-liter engine with 152 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque OR 2.5-liter engine with 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque
- Six-speed manual transmission or Lineartronic continuously variable transmission
- Standard symmetrical all-wheel drive
See The New Forester And Crosstrek At Charlie's Subaru, Serving South Portland, ME
Can't decide which Subaru SUV is perfect for you and your Augusta area lifestyle? Make an appointment with Charlie's Subaru to test drive both today!
