2026 Subaru Forester vs 2026 Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 84.9 to 73.1, on fuel & range. The Subaru Forester is ahead on safety.
2026 Subaru Forester
The 2026 Subaru Forester is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Forester Hybrid AW…
2026 Tesla Model Y
The 2026 Tesla Model Y is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Model Y Long Range RWD, is …
2026 Tesla Model Y
Clear winThe Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 84.9 to 73.1, on fuel & range. The Subaru Forester is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2026 Subaru Foresteroverall 73.1 | 2026 Tesla Model Yoverall 84.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 28.9 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 92.9 | 66.1 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 73.1 | 84.9 |
Subaru Forester: model-level data · Tesla Model Y: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPSubaru Forester
Top recalls
- highVisibility26V346000 · 69,663 vehicles
- highStructure25V889000 · 5,603 vehicles
- minorEquipment26V436000 · 541,237 vehicles
Tesla Model Y
Top recalls
- highSuspension26V558000 · 19 vehicles
- highStructure26V445000 · 15 vehicles
- highElectrical System25V690000 · 12,963 vehicles
- highExterior Lighting25V658000 · 260 vehicles
- highElectrical System25V490000 · 6 vehicles
- highSeats25V410000 · 48 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Subaru Forester | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Forester Hybrid AWD | Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 35 | 138 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,800 | $550 |
| EV range | — | 321 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Subaru Forester or the 2026 Tesla Model Y?
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 84.9 to 73.1, on fuel & range. The Subaru Forester is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Tesla Model Y scores 84.9 and the 2026 Subaru Forester 73.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Subaru Forester or the 2026 Tesla Model Y?
2026 Subaru Forester: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 recalls. 2026 Tesla Model Y: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 8 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.