2025 Subaru Forester 2.0i vs 2026 MG RX8 2.0T STD (AWD)
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Subaru Forester vs MG RX8, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceSubaru Forester: AED 97,125MG RX8: AED 98,000Subaru Forester is AED 875 cheaper (1%).
- PowerSubaru Forester: 156 hpMG RX8: 220 hpMG RX8 makes 64 hp more.
- TorqueSubaru Forester: 196 NmMG RX8: 360 NmMG RX8 makes 164 Nm more.
- Fuel economySubaru Forester: 13.5 km/LMG RX8: 10.1 km/LSubaru Forester goes 3.4 km further per litre.
- LengthSubaru Forester: 4640 mmMG RX8: 4923 mmMG RX8 is 283 mm longer.
- SeatingSubaru Forester: 6 SeaterMG RX8: 7 SeaterSubaru Forester seats 6 Seater; MG RX8 seats 7 Seater.
Which is better in the UAE: Subaru Forester or MG RX8?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Subaru Forester is AED 875 cheaper (1%). MG RX8 makes 64 hp more. Subaru Forester goes 3.4 km further per litre. Subaru Forester seats 6 Seater; MG RX8 seats 7 Seater. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Subaru
Forester 2.0i
AED 97,125*
MG
RX8 2.0T STD (AWD)
AED 98,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4.0
2000
156
196
Petrol
4.0
2000
220
360
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
4.0
Displacement (cc)
2000
2000
Power (hp)
156
220
Peak Torque (Nm)
196
360
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
CVT
-
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Drive
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
CVT
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
6-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
63
13.5
70
10.1
Fuel Tank Size (L)
63
70
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
13.5
10.1
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
10.3
193
9.1
180
0 to 100 (s)
10.3
9.1
Top Speed (km/h)
193
180
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
5
4640
1815
1730
2670
1573
-
-
1775
-
5
4923
1930
1840
2850
-
255/60R18
255/60R18
-
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
4640
4923
Width (mm)
1815
1930
Height (mm)
1730
1840
Wheelbase (mm)
2670
2850
Weight (kg)
1573
-
Front Tyres
-
255/60R18
Rear Tyres
-
255/60R18
Cargo Space (L)
1775
-
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
6 Seater
7 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
6 Seater
7 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist