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Subaru Forester vs Toyota Mirai comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 182 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 58,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Forester or Toyota Mirai?

Subaru Forester vs Toyota Mirai: Key differences

Subaru Forester

3.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Toyota Mirai

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • clearly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Subaru Forester is clearly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Toyota Mirai costs 58,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,571 £.

Mirai

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 Toyota Mirai offers markedly more power – delivering 182 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Mirai is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.2 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.2 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Mirai delivers clearly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 118 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 1,900 kg. The difference is around 207 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Forester offers clearly more boot space – 508 L compared to 300 L. That’s a difference of about 208 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Mirai carries barely more – 515 kg compared to 492 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Mirai holds a slight edge 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 £58,700
Mirai

Toyota Mirai

  • Engine Type Hydrogen
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 182 HP
  • Electric Range 650 km
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Reviews Subaru Forester

3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Marie-Sophie
6 Jul 2026, 15:22:11

Unfortunately Citroën isn't sold here in the Americas, otherwise I would have chosen the C5.X!

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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.

Toyota Mirai

The Toyota Mirai arrives as a bold, futuristic saloon that turns heads with sleek, almost sci‑fi styling and a cabin that feels more lounge than cockpit. It trades petrol fuss for a whisper‑quiet hydrogen setup that delivers composed, effortless progress and makes long-distance cruising a relaxed pleasure — a compelling choice if you want cutting-edge eco tech without sacrificing comfort.

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Reviews Toyota Mirai

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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Adrian
4 May 2026, 18:27:24

Great car, I switched from a Lexus NX300h F-Sport, and in terms of comfort the Mirai wins.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 42,800 £
Price
58,700 - 66,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
650 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
183 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,693 - 1,739 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 1,930 kg
Trunk capacity
508 L
Trunk capacity
300 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
446 - 492 kg
Payload
485 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
182 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
182 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
134 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
Subaru
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Subaru Forester have?

The Subaru Forester is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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