2026 Land Rover Defender vs 2026 Subaru Forester Comparison

    Land Rover Defender

    Subaru Forester

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    2026 Land Rover
    Defender
    vs
    2026 Subaru
    Forester
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Land Rover Defender 90 review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Good
    Read the 2025 Subaru Forester review
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    Based on the Land Rover Defender 90 D250 S (183kW)
    Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Off-roadingOff-roading
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    85L - 89L
    289 to 1166 km
    63L
    391 to 498 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $98,400 - $304,500
    $43,490 - $55,990
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    CarExpert's Take

    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • SWB body is a total looker
    • D250 inline six is a peach
    • Still a rugged 4WD at heart
    Misses
    • Expensive options
    • Updated MY26 range incoming
    • No ANCAP safety rating for 90
    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

    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

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO, SUPERCHARGER-
    Size (cc)
    1997 - 49992498
    Size (L)
    4.4L, 5.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L2.5L
    Cylinders
    8, 6, 44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 3216
    Power
    183kW - 467kW136kW - 145kW
    Power RPM
    4000 - 60005800
    Torque
    550Nm - 750Nm247Nm
    Torque RPM
    1250 - 25003700
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    --

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