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The Edge has more powerful engines than the Forester:
Horsepower
Torque
Edge 2.0 turbo 4 cyl.
245 HP
275 lbs.-ft.
Edge 3.5 DOHC V6
280 HP
250 lbs.-ft.
Edge Sport 2.7 turbo V6
315 HP
350 lbs.-ft.
Forester 2.5i 2.5 SOHC 4 cyl.
170 HP
174 lbs.-ft.
Forester 2.0XT 2.0 turbo 4 cyl.
250 HP
258 lbs.-ft.
As tested in Motor Trend the Edge Sport 2.7 turbo V6 is faster than the Forester 2.0XT 2.0 turbo 4 cyl. (automatics tested):
Edge
Forester
Zero to 60 MPH
5.7 sec
6.2 sec
Quarter Mile
14.3 sec
14.8 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile
95.9 MPH
95.8 MPH