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FIAT 500X vs Subaru Forester

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

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Overview

SpecFIAT 500XPopSubaru ForesterForester SUV
Selected trimPopForester SUV
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)regular unleaded
Transmission9-speed shiftable automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20232026

Pricing & market

SpecFIAT 500XPopSubaru ForesterForester SUV
MSRP$30,245$29,995 (best)
Lowest listing price$9,997 (best)$13,997
Median listing price$9,997 (best)$27,995
Highest listing price$9,997 (best)$42,263
For sale now189 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecFIAT 500XPopSubaru ForesterForester SUV
Combined MPG26 MPG29 MPG (best)
City MPG24 MPG26 MPG (best)
Highway MPG30 MPG33 MPG (best)
Fuel tank12.7 gal16.6 gal (best)

Performance

SpecFIAT 500XPopSubaru ForesterForester SUV
Horsepower177 hp180 hp (best)
Torque210 lb-ft (best)178 lb-ft
Engine size1.3 L2.5 L (best)
CylindersI4flat 4

Size & capability

SpecFIAT 500XPopSubaru ForesterForester SUV
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume39.8 cu ft74.4 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity2,000 lbs (best)—
Curb weight3,305 lbs (best)3,510 lbs
Ground clearance7.9 in8.7 in (best)
Wheelbase101.2 in105.1 in (best)
Length167.2 in183.3 in (best)
Width70.7 in72 in (best)
Height63.7 in68.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecFIAT 500XPopSubaru ForesterForester SUV
NHTSA overall—5 / 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 pole—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)1 (best)3

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.

TrimFIAT 500XSubaru Forester
1

Pop

$30,245 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Forester SUV

$29,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Sport

$33,275 MSRP

Premium

$33,385 MSRP

3—

Premium Hybrid

$34,730 MSRP

4—

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

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Touring Hybrid

$41,545 MSRP

10—

Touring

$41,595 MSRP

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FIAT 500X vs Subaru Forester FAQ

Which is better: 2023 FIAT 500X or 2026 Subaru Forester?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2023 FIAT 500X vs 2026 Subaru Forester on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2023 FIAT 500X or 2026 Subaru Forester?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Subaru Forester starts lower at $29,995. Live FIAT 500X listings start at $9,997. Live Subaru Forester listings start at $13,997.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2023 FIAT 500X or 2026 Subaru Forester?
The 2026 Subaru Forester leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (29,995).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2023 FIAT 500X or 2026 Subaru Forester?
The 2026 Subaru Forester leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (35).
Which has better horsepower: 2023 FIAT 500X or 2026 Subaru Forester?
The 2026 Subaru Forester leads on horsepower in this comparison (194).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2023 FIAT 500X or 2026 Subaru Forester?
The 2026 Subaru Forester leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2023 FIAT 500X vs 2026 Subaru Forester?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Subaru Forester (5/5 NHTSA overall).