
Performance and Capabilities
The Subaru Forester boasts a whole lot to love. Its rugged design includes a Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive system and a hefty SUBARU BOXER engine that's capable of reaching up to 33 mpg on the highway. Further sitting an impressive 8.7-inches off the ground, this SUV will be more than capable of roughing it over backroads laden with washboards from heavy travel no matter the season.
The Nissan Rogue offers a 2.5-liter engine to deliver a similarly high 33 highway mpg rating but doesn't include its Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive as standard like the Subaru Forester.
The Ford Escape sits slightly under the Rogue and Forester offering a sensible 29 highway mpg rating while further promoting 22 mpg for in-city driving as delivered through its 2.5-liter engine.
Last but not least, the Honda CR-V offers all the agility you could need on the highway and through the city while further offering a capable Real Time All-Wheel-Drive system.
If you're looking for the most bang for your buck in the arena of performance and foul-weather confidence, we'd suggest exploring the Subaru Forester and it's world-renowned reliability!
Interior Space
Cargo volume; it's the name of the game when it comes to crossover SUVs. The Subaru Forester features an ample 76.1 cubic feet of interior space for your luggage, gym bags, and weekend vacation supplies thanks to it's 60/40 split-folding rear seats. Within a flash you can have adjust your Forester to fit what your current driving necessities demand.
The Nissan Rogue doesn't quite stand up to the cavernous interior ratings of the Forester, but it still provides ample room for all your day-to-day items with it's available 70 cubic feet of room.
Sitting at third place is the Ford Escape which features a versatile 68 cubic feet of interior cargo volume with its second-row seats folded flat while the Honda CR-V takes second in our race with its hefty 75.8 cubic foot cargo volume rating.