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Subaru Forester vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Forester or Maserati Ghibli?

Subaru Forester vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Subaru Forester

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Maserati Ghibli

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Forester

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,618 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Forester uses 8.1 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Ghibli

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Maserati Ghibli offers substantially more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 294 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Ghibli is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.2 s. That’s about 7.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Ghibli delivers considerably more torque with 580 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 398 Nm more.

Forester

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Forester is a bit lighter – 1,693 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Forester offers marginally more boot space – 508 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 8 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries slightly more – 577 kg compared to 492 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Ghibli is far ahead overall 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 £88,800
Ghibli

Maserati Ghibli

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 330 - 430 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
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Subaru Forester

The Subaru Forester is a practical all-rounder that quietly does everything right, with roomy comfort, excellent visibility and a real fondness for weekend adventures off the beaten path. It won't set your pulse racing like a sports car, but for buyers who prize reliability, safety and sensible charm, it's a brilliantly steady companion with a cheeky streak.

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Reviews Subaru Forester

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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
35,100 - 42,800 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
183 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,693 - 1,739 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
508 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
-
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
-
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 492 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
182 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Maserati
What drivetrain options does the Subaru Forester have?

The Subaru Forester is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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