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Subaru Forester vs Hyundai Tucson Comparison
Subaru Forester
Hyundai Tucson
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2024 Subaru
Forester
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2024 Hyundai
Tucson
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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.
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7.8
8.3
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Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD)
Based on the Hyundai Tucson ELITE N LINE (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
54L
340 to 437 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$37,890 - $50,140
$34,900 - $55,150
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent outward visibility
- Rear doors open to 90 degrees
- Practical second row and boot
Misses
- Uninspiring performance
- In dire need of an interior overhaul
- Short-ish service intervals
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious cabin
- N Line extras look and feel special
- Diesel's grunt
Misses
- Annoying touch controls
- N Line cabin is very dark
- A bit pricey
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
White Cream is the standard paint colour, with all other finishes costing an extra $595. The palette comprises:
- Titan Grey
- Shimmering Silver
- Phantom Black
- Deep Sea
- Amazon Grey (excludes base model)
- Silky Bronze (Highlander only)
N Line models are available only in:
- Crimson Red
- White Cream
- Phantom Black
- Titan Grey
Comparison
Reviews
7.8
2024 Subaru Forester review
The Subaru Forester has informally become the definition of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. It's still a practical and dependable SUV.
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Jack Quick
8.3
2023 Hyundai Tucson Elite N Line 2.0D AWD review
The Hyundai Tucson range is sprawling with variants, but this Elite N Line 2.0D AWD is arguably the sweet spot in the local line-up.
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Matt Campbell
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2498 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 136kW | 115kW - 137kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 - 6000 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 196Nm - 239Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4400 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.1 - 12.5 | 10.5 - 16 | |
