Subaru Forester vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 Comparison

    Subaru Forester

    Hyundai IONIQ 5

    2024 Subaru
    Forester
    vs
    2024 Hyundai
    IONIQ 5
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
    0.0
    7.9
    8.0
    0.0
    Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
    Based on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 IONIQ 5 2WD (58.0kWh)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Off-roadingOff-roading
    Fuel Efficiency
    48L - 63L
    322 to 466 km
    NA
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $37,890 - $50,140
    $69,800 - $114,383
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    CarExpert's Take

    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Quality, premium-leaning interior
    • Sportier handling
    • STI appears again...
    Misses
    • ...like this?
    • Hardly a special edition
    • Dreary CVT
    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Impressive real-world efficiency
    • Class-leading DC charge capacity
    • Lower starting price is welcome
    Misses
    • Real-world range trails Model Y
    • Interior technology needs an overhaul...
    • ...and an updated model is imminent

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:

    • Crystal White Pearl
    • Ice Silver Metallic
    • Brilliant Bronze Metallic
    • Crimson Red Pearl
    • Autumn Green Metallic
    • Horizon Blue Pearl
    • Cascade Green Silica
    • Magnetite Grey Metallic
    • Crystal Black Silica
    • Sapphire Blue Pearl

    The Ioniq 5 is available in the following paint finishes:

    • Atlas White (solid)
    • Galactic Grey Metallic
    • Phantom Black
    • Digital Teal-Green
    • Lucid Blue Mica
    • Gravity Gold (matte)

    Matte paint is a $1000 option.

    The interior is available in the following colourways:

    • Obsidian Black
    • Dove Grey/Dark Pebble Grey two-tone
    • Dove Grey/Dark Teal two-tone

    Specs

    Type
    DIRECT FUEL INJELECTRIC
    Size (cc)
    1995 - 2498-
    Size (L)
    2.5L, 2.0L0.0
    Induction
    FLAT 4NOT APPLICABLE
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMNOT APPLICABLE
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16-
    Power
    110kW - 136kW125kW - 448kW
    Power RPM
    5800 - 6000-
    Torque
    196Nm - 239Nm350Nm - 740Nm
    Torque RPM
    4000 - 4400-
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    12.1 - 12.5-

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