Subaru Forester 2026 vs Subaru Crosstrek 2025
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The true 5-year cost estimate
| Subaru Forester 2026 | Subaru Crosstrek 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 87,782 SAR (1,463 SAR per month) | 87,758 SAR (1,463 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 3,303 SAR | 3,049 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 2,260 SAR – 5,650 SAR | 2,300 SAR – 5,750 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 76,732 SAR (68%) | 78,090 SAR (68%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 67 | 66 |
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| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 113,000 SAR – 153,000 SAR | 115,000 SAR – 129,000 SAR ~ |
| Used market price | — | — |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 180 hp | 154 hp |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.8 s | 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 195 km/h | 194 km/h |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.2 km/L | 14.3 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,655 mm | 4,480 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Boot capacity | 508 L | 315 L |
| Weight | 1,678 kg | 1,551 kg |
| Ground clearance | 220 mm | 220 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| NCAP rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| ADAS systems | 4
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years / 100,000 km | 3 years / 100,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, Subaru Forester 2026 or Subaru Crosstrek 2025?
Subaru Forester 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 113,000 SAR versus 115,000 SAR for Subaru Crosstrek 2025 — a difference of about 2,000 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, Subaru Crosstrek 2025 costs roughly 3,049 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 3,303 SAR for Subaru Forester 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: Subaru Forester 2026 between 2,260 SAR and 5,650 SAR, and Subaru Crosstrek 2025 between 2,300 SAR and 5,750 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
Subaru Forester 2026 scores 67/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 66/100 for Subaru Crosstrek 2025 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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