Geely EX2 vs Subaru Forester
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Subaru Forester scores higher, 76 vs 68
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 8 Oct 2026, price 29 Oct 2026
Geely EX2
16 of 27 standard · no option data · 11 no dataFrom
$26,490
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Hatchback
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Permanent Magnetic Synchronous Motor
- Power
- 60kW
- Energy use
- No data
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2026
- Boot (seats up)
- 375L
Geely Australia offer: Finance offer, ends 30 Nov 2026. Terms
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Subaru Forester
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 9 no dataFrom
$45,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 136kW
- Economy
- 7.9 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 496L
Top CarSorted Score, 76 vs 68, but the Geely EX2 is $19,500 cheaper
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 30 Nov 2026
Manufacturer's terms: Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits any rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
Offer from Geely Australia, checked 12 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the manufacturer prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
Geely EX2: we're still completing kerb weight, transmission and braked towing.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$26,490RRP
- no option data for this car
$45,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Geely EX2 Complete
$26,490
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
Subaru Forester AWD
$45,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 29 Oct 2026
$45,990 drive-away in NSW, as published by Subaru Australia
No lowest cost is named: these totals leave out different parts (2026 Geely EX2 Complete excludes servicing and insurance; 2026 Subaru Forester AWD excludes insurance).
Every column on the same basis: 15,000 km a year (fixed for every comparison) in VIC, repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Each car's fuel or charging price is in its own breakdown. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
No lowest cost is named: these totals leave out different parts (2026 Geely EX2 Complete excludes servicing and insurance; 2026 Subaru Forester AWD excludes insurance).
Cash outlay over 5 years: the deposit, the repayments and the running costs. Excludes resale value. Every column on the same basis: 15,000 km a year in VIC, repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Standard features per $10,000: not ranked, too few features are known for both cars. On the rated figures, the Subaru Forester leads on price per kw: $442 per kW on RRP for the Geely EX2; $338 per kW on RRP for the Subaru Forester. On the rated figures, the Geely EX2 leads on price per litre of boot: $71 per litre of boot on RRP for the Geely EX2; $93 per litre of boot on RRP for the Subaru Forester. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.
The Geely EX2 starts $19,500 lower on RRP.
The Geely EX2 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Subaru Forester does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$99/wk(≈$431/mo)
Estimate on the Geely EX2 at $26,490 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Geely EX2Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the Geely EX2 at 5 stars (2026) and the Subaru Forester at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2026 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Geely EX2 and 9 in the Subaru Forester.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Geely EX2 and 7 on the Subaru Forester.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Geely EX2
None open on our record
Subaru Forester
- REC-006737 · published 7 Oct 2026Due to a manufacturing defect in the intermediate case of the transaxle, cracks may develop in the support section of the parking pawl.Year range on the notice: 2026
- REC-005831 · published 20 Nov 2023The front drive shaft may not meet manufacturing specifications and the outer race of the front driveshaft may crack.Year range on the notice: 2023
- REC-001604 · published 2 Jun 2021The rear stabiliser bracket bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened during production.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2020
- 9 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging and range
The rated figures side by side: electric range and fuel use with the battery depleted for a plug-in hybrid or range extender, the km each battery-electric car adds overnight on its own onboard charger, and the DC time in the window each document prints.
| 2026 Geely EX2 Complete | 2026 Subaru Forester AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Battery electric | Petrol or diesel |
| Added overnight, 10A power point (2.4 kW) | 151 km in 10 h | Not applicable |
| Added overnight, 7.4 kW wallbox | 415 km in 10 hCapped: this car accepts 6.6 kW AC | Not applicable |
| DC fast charge, as printed | No data | Not applicable |
| Charging connector | No data | Not applicable |
| Portable charger supplied | Supplied | Not applicable |
| Type 2 cable supplied | No data | Not applicable |
| Front boot | 70 L | No data |
- Km added in 10 hours: the charger rate, capped by the car's own onboard charger, over its own rated energy use. A car without an onboard charger or energy figure is No data, never an assumed rate.
- DC times are printed only in the window the document gives (0-80% or 10-80%). Different windows are not one measure, so nobody leads across them.
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
35.4kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
Same as public DC: this car caps at 60kW
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (6.6kW AC, 60kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
What's in the boxGeely EX2
- Portable chargerSupplied
- Type 2 cableNo data
From the manufacturer's own equipment list for this car. A Type 2 cable is what an untethered public AC post needs; a portable charger plugs into a household socket.
Feature Showdown
The Geely EX2 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.8-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Forester gets a 11.6-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Geely EX2 stands out with V2L: features our data doesn't list for the Subaru Forester. The Subaru Forester counters with wireless charging and heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Geely EX2 gets premium leather-like upholstery while the Subaru Forester offers cloth.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Geely EX2 uses a Permanent Magnetic Synchronous Motor producing 60kW and 150Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 14.2 seconds.
The Subaru Forester responds with a Petrol making 136kW and 247Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels.
The Subaru Forester has the clear power advantage at 136kW vs 60kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Geely EX2 measures 4,135mm long on a 2,645mm wheelbase, 520mm shorter than the Subaru Forester at 4,655mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Forester generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 375L in the Geely EX2 and 496L in the Subaru Forester, giving the Subaru Forester a 121L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1320L vs 1174L.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Geely EX2's turning circle is 0.9 m tighter, 9.9 m against 10.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Front boot (frunk)
Geely EX2
70 L
Subaru Forester
No data
Cost to own
We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.
The weekly and 5-year figures in the price section above add repayments, rego, servicing and tyres to this; use our Fuel Cost Calculator for your own driving.
Warranty: 7 years / unlimited km (Geely EX2) and 5 years / unlimited km (Subaru Forester). Capped-price servicing: no data (Geely EX2), 5 years (Subaru Forester).
- No break-even: the Geely EX2 costs less to buy and less in energy.
Energy only. Excludes servicing, rego, insurance, finance interest and resale. Prices are compared only on one basis.
Where each one leads
The Geely EX2: the lower starting price ($26,490 against $45,990) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).
The Subaru Forester: more power (136kW against 60kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (496L against 375L).
The Verdict
Subaru Forester scores higher, 76 vs 68
The Subaru Forester scores 76 to the Geely EX2's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Subaru Forester ahead by 27 points), practicality (Subaru Forester ahead by 16 points). Boot space with the seats up: 375L in the Geely EX2, 496L in the Subaru Forester. Warranty: 7 years on the Geely EX2, 5 on the Subaru Forester.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$99/wk(≈$431/mo)
Estimate on the Geely EX2 at $26,490 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Geely EX2Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Geely EX2 and Subaru Forester?
The Geely EX2 is the cheapest at $26,490 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Subaru Forester by $19,500.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Geely EX2 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2026) and Subaru Forester holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2026 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Subaru Forester has the largest boot at 496L with the seats up (1,174L with the seats folded).
Which can tow the most?
The Subaru Forester has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,800kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Geely EX2 has the longest warranty at 7 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Subaru Forester makes the most power at 136kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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