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Chevrolet Captiva Sport vs Subaru Forester

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport

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2026 Subaru Forester

Overview

SpecChevrolet Captiva SportLS FleetSubaru ForesterForester SUV
Selected trimLS FleetForester SUV
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typeflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)regular unleaded
Transmission6-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typeflex-fuel (FFV)gas
Model year20152026

Pricing & market

SpecChevrolet Captiva SportLS FleetSubaru ForesterForester SUV
MSRP$24,370 (best)$29,995
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecChevrolet Captiva SportLS FleetSubaru ForesterForester SUV
Combined MPG23 MPG29 MPG (best)
City MPG20 MPG26 MPG (best)
Highway MPG28 MPG33 MPG (best)
Fuel tank19 gal (best)16.6 gal

Performance

SpecChevrolet Captiva SportLS FleetSubaru ForesterForester SUV
Horsepower180 hp180 hp
Torque172 lb-ft178 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2.4 L2.5 L (best)
CylindersI4flat 4

Size & capability

SpecChevrolet Captiva SportLS FleetSubaru ForesterForester SUV
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume56.4 cu ft74.4 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity1,500 lbs (best)
Payload1,024 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,801 lbs3,510 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.8 in8.7 in (best)
Wheelbase106.6 in (best)105.1 in
Length180.1 in183.3 in (best)
Width72.8 in (best)72 in
Height67 in68.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecChevrolet Captiva SportLS FleetSubaru ForesterForester SUV
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimChevrolet Captiva SportSubaru Forester
1

LS Fleet

$24,370 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Forester SUV

$29,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

LS Fleet

$25,155 MSRP

Premium

$33,385 MSRP

3

LT Fleet

$25,985 MSRP

Premium Hybrid

$34,730 MSRP

4

LTZ Fleet

$29,505 MSRP

Sport

$36,105 MSRP

5

Limited

$37,695 MSRP

6

Sport Hybrid

$37,930 MSRP

7

Wilderness

$38,385 MSRP

8

Limited Hybrid

$38,995 MSRP

9

Touring Hybrid

$41,545 MSRP

10

Touring

$41,595 MSRP

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