Subaru Outback 2013 vs Subaru Forester 2013
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 3 HP more power than Subaru Forester, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Subaru Outback consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Outback consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.74 m | |
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Subaru Outback is larger, but lower. Subaru Outback is 20 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 3 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Outback is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 526 litres | 505 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. Subaru Outback has 21 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.4 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Subaru Outback can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 17 800 | |
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