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KGM Rexton vs Subaru Forester comparison

Compare performance (202 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 34,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – KGM Rexton or Subaru Forester?

KGM Rexton vs Subaru Forester: Key differences

KGM Rexton

  • markedly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Subaru Forester

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Rexton

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Subaru Forester is slightly cheaper – starting at 34,700 £ , while the KGM Rexton costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Forester uses 8.1 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the KGM Rexton with 8.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Forester

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the KGM Rexton offers markedly more power – delivering 202 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the KGM Rexton is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.2 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the KGM Rexton delivers considerably more torque with 441 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 259 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: KGM Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Forester is markedly lighter – 1,693 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 377 kg.

Looking at boot space, the KGM Rexton offers clearly more boot space – 784 L compared to 508 L. That’s a difference of about 276 L.

When it comes to payload, the KGM Rexton carries considerably more – 845 kg compared to 492 kg. That’s a difference of about 353 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The KGM Rexton is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,100
Rexton

KGM Rexton

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 202 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.2 - 8.4 L/100km
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Dirk
8 Dec 2025, 17:00:06

It's indeed much more expensive, but it drives brilliantly. I have the automatic — fantastic. It's a bit noisy for such an expensive car, and servicing at a Subaru dealer isn't cheap. It's certainly not economical.

On the other hand, very little breaks and it will never leave you stranded. And that space... 500 litres more is really about a 40% increase.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 50,900 £
Price
34,700 - 42,200 £
Consumption L/100km
8.2 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
216 - 219 g/km
co2
183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,070 - 2,105 kg
Curb weight
1,693 - 1,739 kg
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Trunk capacity
508 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
730 - 845 kg
Payload
446 - 492 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
202 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
441 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
149 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
KGM
Brand
Subaru
Is the KGM Rexton offered with different drivetrains?

The KGM Rexton is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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