2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Hyundai Kona vs Subaru Forester
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Kona starts $7,446 lower (MSRP $26,749 vs $34,195 for the Forester).
- The Kona is fully electric; the Forester burns fuel.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the Kona: 9.8/10 vs 7.1/10.
- The Kona has more power: up to 201 hp vs 194 hp.
- Transport Canada lists 3 safety recalls for the 2026 Kona and 2 for the Forester.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec |  | SubaruSubaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $26,749 | $34,195 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 9.8/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Electric | Hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 2 | 6.9 |
| City | 1.8 | 6.8 |
| Highway | 2.3 | 7 |
| Electric range | 420 km | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | — | 161 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 201 hp | 194 hp |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD, FWD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 10 | 6 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 3 | 2 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.